Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy, Diploma

Program at a glance

Credential

Diploma

Work experience

Co-op / internship

Study options

Full-time

Open to International

Yes

Area of study

Technologies & Engineering

Length

2.5 years

Ways to learn

Gain practical skills and professional networks that shape your career.

Co-op education

The essence of high tech

Start in September

Electronics and computer engineering embodies today’s high technology applications. This program puts you at the leading edge.

Want more information?
Our next in person info sessions are April 25, May 30, June 27 at 6 pm.
Join us at the Interurban campus in the Technologies Building, room 173.
Questions, email the department chair, James van Oort at vanOort@camosun.ca

Diversify your skills

The Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology – Renewable Energy program provides you with all the knowledge you need to work in a variety of positions associated with the electronics industry.

You'll develop analytical skills and learn how to apply them to electronic circuits and systems.

A world of possibilities

This unique program provides strong training in both hardware and software so you can be ready to take on a wide array of challenges in industry as a technologist. You will graduate with skills in embedded systems, communications, microelectronics, signal processing and control, with a particular focus on renewable energy solutions.

After graduation

You may convert your diploma into a degree by applying to the Electronics and Computer Engineering Bridge.

The eight-month bridge program leads directly into the third year of a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering at UVic; or to the final two years at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Career opportunities

As a graduate of the Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology—Renewable Energy program, you'll leave Camosun College with a broad knowledge of both electronics and computer engineering systems, enabling you to embrace high technology in all its forms, support local industry in maintaining current products and systems, and in creating the products of the future.

The ECET program gives special emphasis to the technologies and control of renewable energy systems, a growth sector in Canada and around the world. You'll receive hands-on experience with leading edge systems and products, and with industry standard development environments, which will help facilitate your smooth transition into the workplace.

As an Electronics or Computer Engineering Technologist, you'll have the opportunities to work on:

Computer-aided design (CAD)
Analog and digital circuitry design
Microelectronics fabrication and testing (hardware and software)
Instrumentation and data acquisition
Microcontroller system design
Data gathering, processing and monitoring of renewable systems
Communications systems design and installation
Electronic control systems, robotics
Design and testing of microelectronics systems
Technical and sales support of solar-powered devices
Design of renewable energy solutions

What you'll learn

Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in myCamosun.

Program outline

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.

Program outline

Be the change

In the classroom, you’ll learn the theory behind analog and digital circuits, electronic devices and the major renewable energy sources being tapped today. In the laboratory, you’ll work with semiconductor devices, microprocessors, programming languages, solar panels, hydrogen fuel cells and small wind turbines.

What to expect

The program is delivered over five semesters, starting in September and running through to the end of April. You will have options of taking paid co-op or internship work terms but you do not have to decide until later in first year.

The program is rigorous, requiring you to do work outside of the classroom. In addition to approximately 30 hours per week of class time, you should expect to spend between 15-20 hours outside of the classroom per week.

Year 1

In your first year, you'll learn some fundamental electrical theory and apply this to semiconductors. You'll learn to program in the C language and will have completed your first microcontroller course.

Digital fundamentals will be understood and you'll have the opportunity to program PLDs using both a graphical interface as well as by VHDL. You'll also be introduced to a wide range of renewable energy technologies.

Year 2

In second year, you'll expand your knowledge to include more semiconductor devices and will learn about wireless communications.

You'll also learn about embedded Ethernet controllers, power electronics, control systems, DSP, operating systems such as LINUX, ARM microcontrollers, raspberry pi embedded systems, Internet of things technology, circuit board design, and transducers.

Year 3

You will have one final semester in the third year that covers project management and design for manufacturing.

Also in this third year you will work on a major Capstone project in a small team to design and build a prototype system. There will be a showcase event where you will be able to present your project and participate in a tradeshow-like environment.

Co-operative Education

In your co-op program, you’ll complete five academic terms and at least six months of work terms during the first two years. During the final year of the program, you'll complete the last two academic terms as well as a final work term.

Tuition and fees

Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025

Estimated tuition

Tuition estimates are for the entire program.

Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy, Diploma

$15,881 (domestic)
$39,906 (international)

Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy, Diploma, Co-op designation

$17,263 (domestic)
$43,288 (international)

Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.

For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.

Student fees

In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to: Student Fees.

Financial assistance

You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.

Financial Aid & Awards

Admission Requirements

One of:

C in English 12
C in ENGL 092
C in ENGL 103
C in ENGL 130
C in ENGL 142
C in ELD 092
C in ELD 097
C in ELD 103

One of:

C+ in Pre-calculus 12
C in Math 12 Camosun Alternative

And one of:

C in Physics 11
C in Physics 11 Camosun Alternative
C in PHYS 151

When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.

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