Electronics Engineering Technician

Program Overview

Centennial College's Electronics Engineering Technician program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of electronics, preparing them for careers in the field. Through a balance of theoretical and practical learning, students gain hands-on experience in electronics testing, measurement, and troubleshooting, while developing analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. The program offers flexible options, including transfer to a technologist program, direct admission for qualified applicants, and a Samsung Pathway for high-achieving students.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Electronics Engineering Technician program at Centennial College prepares students for a career in electronics engineering. The program features a balance of practical and theoretical learning, covering areas such as wireless and data communications, microcontrollers, and industrial systems. Students work in labs with modern equipment, gaining hands-on experience in electronics testing, measurement, and troubleshooting.

Objectives:

• To provide students with a solid foundation in modern electronics.
• To prepare students for a career in the electronics field.
• To develop students' analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Program Description:

• Option to Transfer to Technologist Program: Students may choose to transfer into the fifth semester of the Electronics Engineering Technologist program with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
• Direct Admission for Qualified Applicants: Graduates of college or university programs with a background in electronics may be eligible for direct admission into semester three of the program.
• Samsung Pathway Option: Students with a GPA of 3.5 or above may enroll in the Samsung Pathway, which includes preparatory courses for the TSSA GAS Technician 3 certification exam.
• Duration: Two years (four semesters).
• Delivery Mode: Hybrid (in-person and online).

Outline:

Semester 1

• Computer Systems
• Digital Fundamentals
• Mathematics for Electronics
• Introduction to Communications
• Introduction to Electronics
• Lab: Computer Systems
• Lab: Digital Fundamentals
• Lab: Introduction to Electronics

Semester 2

• Electronic Circuits
• Instrumentation
• Communications
• Microcontrollers
• Discrete Electronics
• Lab: Electronic Circuits
• Lab: Instrumentation
• Lab: Communications

Semester 3

• Advanced Communications
• Advanced Microcontrollers
• Industrial Systems
• Engineering Economics
• Lab: Advanced Communications
• Lab: Advanced Microcontrollers
• Lab: Industrial Systems

Semester 4

• Engineering Project
• Wireless Communications
• Data Communications
• Engineering Ethics
• Lab: Engineering Project
• Lab: Wireless Communications
• Lab: Data Communications

Assessment:

The Electronics Engineering Technician program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:

• Exams
• Quizzes
• Assignments
• Projects
• Lab reports
• Presentations

Teaching:

The Electronics Engineering Technician program is taught by experienced faculty with expertise in the field. The program uses a hands-on approach to learning, with students completing assignments and projects in state-of-the-art labs.

Careers:

Graduates of the Electronics Engineering Technician program may find employment in various industries, including:

• Electronics manufacturing
• Telecommunications
• Industrial automation
• Automotive
• Aerospace