PROGRAM INFORMATION

TECHNICIAN DIPLOMA - ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

This programme, is in the process of being nationally accredited by the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists/Canadian Technology Accreditation Board, and is designed:·

• to provide a broad education in the electronic technician discipline.
• to prepare students for employment in the marine electronic, land-based and offshore industries.
• to develop analytical skills complemented by “hands-on” practical training.

PROGRAM ENTRY

Please refer to the Admissions section of this Calendar.

Potential students should call their local recruiting centre at 1-800-856-8488 and indicate your interest in Navy programs at the Marine Institute.

Interested candidates will also find more information on line at the following sites:

• http://www.recruiting.dnd.ca/engraph/enrolment/index_e.aspx
• http://www.navy.forces.gc.ca/mspa_home/index_e.asp

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Besides fundamental studies in subjects such as Mathematics, Physics and Communication Skills, first year students receive training in Electro-Magnetic Radiation Hazards found onboard naval ships, and Electronic Devices. As well there are courses in Digital Electronics, Electrotechnology and Digital Signal Processing which provide the basics of electronic theory and develop laboratory skills in electrical circuit set-up and measurement.

Students entering the second year of the programme at the Marine Institute will have acquired a good foundation in fundamental subjects and will also grasp the electrical and electronic fundamentals which will be applied to specific courses in the programme.

The laboratory exposure in the primary year ensures that students will have the familiarity with electronic components and measurement instruments necessary for laboratory work in the Electronic Technician Programme.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

This programme is designed to graduate students with a variety of strengths that can be used in a large array of employment areas.

• Discipline-related and application courses are supplemented by further courses in Mathematics, to support technical content.
• The programme prepares students for employment with the military, technical sales, and engineering companies in both marine and land-based installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair. This preparation is supported by courses in Communications, Controls, Troubleshooting, and Computer LAN Systems.
• Some students find employment as electronic technicians on board ships, and this is reflected by the inclusion of marine applications in many courses, notably the Radar and Sonar course.
• The program is designed to meet the ongoing requirements of the Canadian Navy for the academic and technical education of Naval Electronic Technicians responsible for the installation, repair and operation of communications systems on board naval vessels including radio, radar, and satellite systems.

PROGRAM OUTLINE

TERM 1

• CMSK 1103 (Introduction to Technical Communication & Computer Applications)
• ELTK 1101 (Electrotechnology
• ELTR 1103 (Electronic Fabrication Techniques)
• ELTR 2102 (Digital Logic)
• MATH 1102 (Pre-Calculus)

TERM 2

• CNTL 2108 (Control Devices & Basic Control Theory)
• ELTK 1201 (Electrotechnology)
• ELTR 1102 (Basic Electronic Devices)
• ELTR 2113 (Fibre Optics & Networking Cabling)
• ELTR 2114 (Electromagnetic Radiation)
• MATH 1103 (Introduction to Calculus)

TERM 3

• ELTK 2107 (Electrotechnology)
• ELTR 2110 (Analog Communications)
• ELTR 2202 (Analog Transistor Circuits)
• ELTR 3105 (Pulse & Switching Circuits)
• ELTR 3114 (Radar & Sonar Systems)

TERM 4

• CNTL 2204 (Controls)
• CPSK 1101 (Computer Operations)
• ELTR 3100 (Analog Integrated Circuits)
• ELTR 3104 (Digital Signal Processing)
• ELTR 3108 (Microcomputer Interfacing)

TERM 5

• CMSK 1202 (Technical Reports using Computer Applications)
• ELTR 2107 (Electronic Troubleshooting)
• ELTR 3116 (Advanced Networking)
• ELTR 3208 (Computer Troubleshooting)