British Columbia Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (Telecommunications and Networks Option)

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Faculty:School of Energy
Degree:Diploma; Co-op
Field of Study:Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $6,873

Cost shown is for the first year of study.

Description:

Building on the knowledge and skills gained in the first year of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology program, students learn the principles required to design, develop, manufacture, and test telecommunication systems and networks. The program covers land mobile radio systems, digital data transmission, fibre optic and microwave technology, satellite communications, radio frequency (RF) design, local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs), wireless networks, internet engineering technology, digital signal processing (DSP) techniques and the application of microcontrollers. Students will also complete a student-initiated or industry-sponsored project.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade12 Principles of Mathematics  or  Grade12 Precalculus 
  •  Grade12 Physics 
  •  Grade11 Chemistry 
English: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following: English Studies 12 (67%) or English First Peoples 12 (67%) or Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (67%) from a recognized institution

Math: one of the following: Pre-Calculus 12 (73%) or Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or MATH 0001 - Technical Mathematics (73%)

Chemistry 11 (67%)

Physics: one of the following: Physics 12 (67%) or PHYS 0312 - Technology Entry Physics 2 (67%)

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 23, 2021