Computer Engineering Technology

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Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Duration

3 yrs (6 semesters)

Location

Davis Campus

7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton

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Courses

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Semester 1

CODE	TITLE	CREDITS
ENGI12578	Electrical Fundamentals	4
ENGI16434	Electronic Fabrication	4
PROG10082	Object Oriented Programming 1 - Java	6
COMM16165	Technical Reports and Presentations	3
MATH17688	Mathematics 1	3
ENGI12195	Practical Circuits	2
Total:		22

Semester 2

CODE	TITLE	CREDITS
ENGI10701	Digital Principles 1	4
ENGI27907	Electronic Devices/Circuits	4
PROG24178	Object Oriented Programming 2 - Java	6
SYST13416	Linux/Unix Operating Systems	3
MATH24376	Applied Calculus	3
	General Education Elective (Open)	3
Total:		23

Semester 3

CODE	TITLE	CREDITS
DBAS27198	Database Design and Implementation 1	4
ENGI21917	Digital Principles 2	4
PROG20016	Applied C Programming	4
SYST26671	Computer Architecture	3
ENGI14322	Electronic Drafting and CAD	2
	General Education Course (Open)	3
COWT10022	Cooperative Education Forum	1
Total:		21
COWT19999	Co-op Work Term	7

Semester 4

CODE	TITLE	CREDITS
DBAS32100	Database Management	3
ENGI22245	Microprocessors	4
ENGI38263	Analog Circuits	4
ENGI25469	Industrial Robotics	3
INFO20172	IT Project Management Using PMP	3
TELE13167	Introduction to Data Communications and Networking	3
	General Education Course (Open)	3
Total:		23
COWT20799	Co-op Work Term	7

Semester 5

CODE	TITLE	CREDITS
TELE20483	Cloud Enabled Networks	3
ENGI22637	Microcontroller Applications	3
ENGI31179	Digital Applications	4
ENGI20123	Wireless Communications	4
INFO37545	Capstone Project Research Prep	1
ENGI27230	Programmable Controllers	3
ENGI30199	Data Acquisition and Control	3
Total:		21
COWT39207	Co-op Work Term	7

Semester 6

CODE	TITLE	CREDITS
ENGI30000	Embedded Systems Applications	3
INFO24178	Computer Network and Security	3
ENGI37926	Engineering AI	3
ENGI35749	Internet of Things Applications	4
INFO39599	Capstone Project	6
	General Education Course (Open)	3
Total:		22

Courses subject to change.

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Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Duration

3 yrs (6 semesters)

Location

Davis Campus

7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton

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Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:

One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)

plus

Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology (MCT4C) or Grade 11 Functions (MCF3M) or Grade 11 Functions and Relations (MCR3U) or any Grade 12 (U) Mathematics

or

Mature student status.

Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements will be invited to complete pre-admission tests in mathematics and English. Applicants asked to take the test are considered for admission to Term 1 contingent on receiving a minimum grade of 60% in both the pre-admission mathematics/English tests.

Applicants lacking the Mathematics admission requirement for this program may wish to upgrade their Mathematics prior to application. For upgrading information, please contact us.

Applicants may also consider applying to our Technology Fundamentals program. Successful completion of this program will meet the Mathematics requirement and will provide a broader sense of the Science and Technology fields.

Applicant Selection

Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of their previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses), and/or results of pre-admission testing.

Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program may be advised individually regarding other related programs.

English Language Proficiency

All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan’s English proficiency requirements.

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Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Duration

3 yrs (6 semesters)

Location

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7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton

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Career Opportunities

Computer engineering technology skills are extremely marketable across many industries. Sheridan graduates are particularly well-qualified for jobs that involve programmable controllers, data acquisition systems, embedded controllers and electronic instrumentation.

Potential fields of work include:

Computer Engineering Technologist
Computer Network Technologist
Software Developer
Embedded System Developer
Network Administrator
Product Development Technologist
Hardware/Software Support Technologist
Hardware/Software Sales Representative

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Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Duration

3 yrs (6 semesters)

Location

Davis Campus

7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton

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Co-op

Students in this program may apply to the co-op program during their second academic semester. Enrolment in the co-op program is limited through an additional co-op application process that takes place at the end of the first year. Students in the co-op program are eligible to complete three co-op work terms prior to graduation. The program-specific academic standard required for participation in co-op can be found here: Academic Standards for Co-op and Internship.

Co-operative Education is a form of work-integrated learning that links classroom learning with paid or unpaid work experience within a professional environment. Co-op work terms are related specifically to the academic studies of each student. The work terms provide an opportunity to learn by doing. You’ll apply theory to practice, develop a meaningful view of the working world, and cultivate an awareness of yourself as a professional.

Students receive in-class and 1-on-1 career education support to help prepare for the work term. The Co-op component is delivered by Sheridan’s Co-operative Education Office, which facilitates over 1,800 co-op and internship work terms per year Sheridan-wide.

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Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Duration

3 yrs (6 semesters)

Location

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Degree Completion

As a graduate of a Computer Engineering Technician/Technology diploma or advanced diploma, you may be eligible to complete the following Sheridan degree through our "Degree Completion" program:

Honours Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences (Information Systems Security)

Get your degree in less time

Degree Completion allows you to apply your diploma credits toward a Sheridan degree. You’ll get significant credit for the courses you completed in your diploma, which means you can complete your degree and advance your career sooner.

How to apply

To apply for Degree Completion, visit ontariocolleges.ca and submit an application using the appropriate program code (see chart below).

Degree Completion: Honours Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences (Information Systems Security)

Admission Requirements: Successful completion of an eligible diploma or advanced diploma with a minimum cumulative average of 65% in core courses

ELIGIBLE 2-YEAR DIPLOMA	PROGRAM START	ENTRY LEVEL	DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM CODE
Computer Engineering Technician	May	September entry into Year 2 (after completing a bridging semester from May–August)	PBISB

ELIGIBLE 3-YEAR ADVANCED DIPLOMA	PROGRAM START	ENTRY LEVEL	DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM CODE
Computer Engineering Technology	May	September entry into Year 3 (after completing a bridging semester from May–August)	PBSSB

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Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Duration

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Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

Identify, analyze, design, develop, implement, verify and document the requirements for a computing environment.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, document and monitor technical problems using appropriate methodologies and tools.
Analyze, design, implement and maintain secure computing environments.
Analyze, develop and maintain robust computing system solutions through validation testing and industry best practices.
Communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure effective working relationships.
Select and apply strategies for personal and professional development to enhance work performance.
Apply project management principles and tools when responding to requirements and monitoring projects within a computing environment.
Adhere to ethical, social media, legal, regulatory and economic requirements and/or principles in the development and management of the computing solutions and systems.
Investigate emerging trends to respond to technical challenges.
Integrate multiple software and hardware components using appropriate systems, methodologies and connection protocols.
Analyze, plan, design, develop, test, and implement computing devices and networked systems (software or hardware) in accordance with appropriate functional requirements and standards.
Apply principles of digital and analog circuits to design, implement, and troubleshoot computing devices, including embedded components and systems.
Design, build, test, implement and maintain embedded (including IoT*) devices and applications.
Develop, test and maintain software applications for systems integration.

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Ontario College Advanced Diploma

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Program Fees

Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees shown here are for the 2022–2023 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website.

Fees for Canadian students

$4,765.50

Notes: Co-op students must pay an additional fee of $535 in the term prior to each co-op work term.

Fees for International students

$18,539.50

Financial Aid & Awards

Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:

International Entrance Scholarship

All new international students beginning their full-time postsecondary studies (ESL excluded) in Spring 2022, Fall 2022 or Winter 2023 semesters in Year 1 (Semester 1) will receive an entrance scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $2,000.

Bursaries for Grade 12 Students Pursuing Studies Toward a Career in Law

The annual Bursary Program for grade 12 students pursuing careers in the justice sector at an Ontario university or college is now open! Bursaries are offered by the Association of Justices of the Peace of Ontario (AJPO), the Association of Ontario Judges (AOJ) and the Ontario Superior Court Judges’ Association (OSCJA). Each association offers one bursary per year in each of their judicial regions for a total of 22 bursaries province-wide!

Applications close on May 27, 2022. Spread the word to students! Visit the Bursary web page for more information.

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Computer Science Specializations

In our Honours Bachelor of Computer Science program, you'll learn foundational skills that prepare you to work in any area of computer science. But you’ll also have the chance to specialize in one of four emerging fields that interests you the most.

In the first year of the program, you’ll be introduced to each of these four fields: cloud computing, data analytics, game engineering, and network engineering.

Then, you’ll focus your studies on your selected specialization. You’ll take eight courses in your specialization of choice, gaining specific skills that are not taught in traditional diploma and degree programs. Your computer science specialization will give you a competitive advantage when you graduate.

You can specialize in one of the following fields:

Cloud Computing
Get a deeper understanding of cloud computing — the delivery of computing system resources such as software, databases, servers, data storage, and more — over the Internet. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of private, hybrid or public cloud delivery.

Specialized Courses

Internet of Things

Storage Systems

Virtualization

Cloud Infrastructure

Distributed & Parallel Computing

Security & Privacy in the Cloud

Cloud Economics

Cloud Monitoring & Governance

Specialized Career Opportunities

Cloud Software Engineer: Develop large-scale production clouds.

Cloud Developer: Create new cloud services and improve current cloud products.

Cloud Automation Specialist: Design and implement automated technologies and processes that support your employer’s cloud offerings.

Cloud Architect: Use software development and information technology skills to build hybrid DevOp platforms that leverage your employer’s web services, cloud and on-premise data centres.

Systems Administrator – Cloud Operations: Automate, organize, monitor and maintain all of your employer’s cloud-based systems.

Cloud Services Adviser: Sell and market various cloud solutions, such as Office 365 or Watson analytics.
Data Analytics
Learn how to apply statistical analysis, data mining and other advanced techniques to draw new and useful insights from large data sets. Confidently interpret and share information about the data patterns you discover.

Specialized Courses

Business Processes

Data Analysis & Visualization 1

Big Data Management & Processing

Data Analysis & Visualization 2

Data Warehouse Design & Implementation

Machine Learning Techniques

Data Mining

Business Communication

Specialized Career Opportunities

Data Scientist: Perform data analysis and develop and implement predictive models.

Data Architect: Design and implement big data solutions that support the Data Warehouse Environment (DWE).

Data Analyst: Apply current technologies, concepts and methodologies to build development projects that integrate various data sources.

Data Developer: Use Big Data architectures to migrate data from various databases, implement latest technologies and meet functional and technical requirements.

Big Data Platform Engineer: Design, build and administer platforms that combine several big data applications and utilities within a single solution.
Game Engineering
Master the algorithmic, programming and mathematical techniques used to develop software components for computer games.

Specialized Courses

Gameplay Programming 1

Game Engine Architecture

Gameplay Programming 2

Computer Graphics & Animation

Artificial Intelligence for Games

Game Tools and Data-Driven Design

Multiplayer Games

Games in Emerging Technologies & Hardware

Specialized Career Opportunities

Game Developer: Design new games, including art and animation, or write programs to implement a game.

Gameplay Programmer: Enhance computer games with gameplay features that improve the user experience.
Network Engineering
Learn the specialized skills needed to plan, construct, optimize and manage the computer networks that businesses and organizations rely on every day.

Specialized Courses

IP Engineering 1

Network Access Technologies

Network Service Applications

IP Engineering 2

Enterprise Network Operations

IP Engineering 3

Emerging Topics in Networking

Internet Core Technologies

Specialized Career Opportunities

Network Engineer: Design, install, maintain and support computer networks.

Data Network Services: Troubleshoot computer network performance issues, analyze network traffic, plan capacity solutions and ensure service readiness.

Network Quality Assurance Engineer: Perform manual and automatic quality assurance testing for networks.

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Program Mission

Our mission is to utilize harmonious, comprehensive and specialized training to empower our learners with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to demonstrate the Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians at Entry to Practice.

Program Vision

Our vision is to graduate highly-skilled life-long learners who uphold professional integrity and promote quality and safety in practice.

Critical Performance Statement

Upon graduation, students in Sheridan’s Pharmacy Technician diploma program will have demonstrated the ability to pursue the career of pharmacy technician and to practice safely in a community or hospital while adhering to the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians.

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