1. ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

2. Outline  Heritage College  Why Electronics Engineering?  Electronics – based systems  The IPhone  The Electronics Engineering Technology Program  Past projects Examples  Work Prospects  Co-op  Student Video  Hands-on Workshop 2

3. Heritage College  The Heritage College Mission  Heritage College is an English CÉGEP proudly committed to your success through a diverse and innovative, community- driven learning experience.  The Heritage Experience  Heritage College, a student- centered community, promotes academic excellence through a personal and supportive environment that recognizes the importance of continuous learning. 3

4. Heritage College  The Heritage Promise  Heritage College graduates will: respect human diversity participate in their community demonstrate leadership skills value working with others behave ethically safeguard the environment.  For more information : http://www.cegep-heritage.qc.ca/ 4

5. Electronics Engineering  Why Electronics Engineering ?  Good job prospects  Hands-on training  Students get to build and work on interesting projects  Co-op  Where can you find electronics-based devices? 5

6. Well known  Computers, laptops  Cell phones / handheld PCs  Internet Devices (Routers, switches)  MP3 Players  Digital Watches  GPS devices  Cameras  TV’s, radios, DVD players, Blu-ray Disc players, videogame consoles 6

7. Not so well known  Washing Machines / Dryers  Air conditioning and heating units  Garage Doors  Toaster Ovens  Blenders  Automotive Diagnostic Systems for vehicles  Security Locks  Sliding Doors  Traffic Lights systems  Water Treatment Plants  Assembly line automation systems ........  The list goes on and on and on 7

8. Electronics-based systems  Electronics based systems are embedded everywhere!!!!  Most electronics based systems have a microprocessor ( μ P).  Require different programming philosophy than traditional PC programming  Hardware and firmware components of design  Continuous operation for years without crashing!!! 8

9. Example – IPhone 3Gs  One of the most popular smart-phones on the market  21 million+ sold to date  lets look inside 9

10. IPhone 3Gs Revealed 10

11. Iphone 3Gs Electronics Pictures courtesy of PhoneWreck.com 11

12. Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) Program 12  The EET program specializes in computers and networks and includes four major streams:

13. Circuits – Analog  4 Courses  Electrical Concepts Electrical circuit fundamentals Resistor based circuits  AC Circuits I Capacitor and inductor based circuits Passive filter design  AC Circuits II Transistor-based circuits Operational amplifiers Active filter design  AC Circuits III Digital Signal Processing Fast Fourier Transforms Digital filter design 13

14. Circuits - Digital  3 Courses  Digital Circuits I Combinational Circuits  Digital Circuits II Sequential Circuits  Digital Circuits II Digital Design using FPGA’s 14

15. Computers and Microprocessors  5 Courses  Computer as a Tool Circuit simulation Data Management Software  Microprocessors I Fundamentals of programming microprocessors / microcontrollers in C 15

16. Computers and Microprocessors  Microprocessors II Advanced programming microprocessors / microcontrollers in C  Application Software C++ programming basics  Windows Programming GUI Programming using Visual C++ and.Net 16

17. Computer Systems & Networks  6 Courses  Computer Workstations PC Hardware USB, Serial, Parallel ports Operating Systems  Networks and TCP/IP OSI Model Network Operating Systems (NOS) Network Administration  VoIP networks  Network security  WANs and LANs  Wireless and fiber optics technologies 17

18. Projects  4 Courses  Computer Aided Design I Schematic Capture PCB Layout  Computer Aided Design II Design, Build, Assemble, and wire PCBs. Mechanical Design and Assembly  Project integration I (Introduction to Projects ) Design Project Feasibility Study. Writing a Manufacturing Document.  Project integration I (Computer Project) Computer Controlled Device Hardware/Software Interfacing 18

19. Past Projects Windows Controlled Submersible Rover Nancy Contois  Nancy created a underwater rover equipped with LED lights, a camera and six submersible pumps. It was controlled through the Windows program that she developed.  Currently, Nancy works in the Federal Government Patent Office at Place Portage, Gatineau. 19

20. Past Projects PC controlled Radar Gun Dan Nadeau  The radar gun rotation is controlled by the PC. It has a camera mounted on it so that the computer could record the image and speed of an object onto the hard-drive of the PC.  Dan works for Department of Foreign Affairs. He lives in London, England and maintains all electronics systems (networks, telephones, satellite feeds, security systems, computers) in Embassies throughout Europe, Iceland, Greenland, Northern Africa and the Middle East. Dan travels frequently. 20

21. Past Projects Internet Video Email Kiosk Alexander Docherty  Put in your money and record a two minute video with sound message, then send it by email to anywhere in the world. This project includes a touch screen monitor, coin slot, and custom Windows computer and program. The Kiosk can be used by any tourist who can speak French, English or Spanish. This could be setup to operate in tourist areas of the city like airports or Parliament Hill.  Alex is currently studying Communications at Concordia University.  More past student projects at http://www.morpheustechnology.com/ http://www.morpheustechnology.com/ 21

22. Work Prospects  Work prospects for Electronics Technologists in the 2010- 2011 time frame are expected to be GOOD in the Outaouais and Ottawa regions. Outaouais Ottawa  Wages after graduation:  labourmarketinformation.ca is an HRSDC site that is regularly updated.  Be sure to check it out for more information!! http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca Average WageHigh WageLow Wage $22.50 per Hr$33.55 per Hr$14.00 per Hr 22

23. Work Prospects  “Job postings soar as tech sector faces skills shortage” (Feb 2008) http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2008/02/04/tec h-it-jobs.html http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2008/02/04/tec h-it-jobs.html  Labor shortage could cripple Canada's tech industry: report (Jan 2008) http://www.financialpost.com/story.html?id=253575 http://www.financialpost.com/story.html?id=253575  Gates to students: Consider IT careers (Feb 2008) http://www.eschoolnews.com/2008/02/25/gates-to- students-consider-it-careers/ http://www.eschoolnews.com/2008/02/25/gates-to- students-consider-it-careers/ 23

24. CO-OP  The EET program offers two co-op work terms.  get real work experience while you study.  Employer could offer you a full time job right after graduation. RCMP 24

25. Navy Accreditation  Currently the program is in the process of receiving accreditation from the Royal Canadian Navy.  Students signed up with the Navy are offered a subsidized education plan that provides a salary, covers education costs, and guarantees them a job upon graduation. http://www.forces.ca/html/subsidized technicaltraining_en.aspx 25

26. Career opportunities  Computer/Network Administrator  Pre-Sales Engineer  Support Engineer (Phone)  Professional Services (Deployment – hands on)  PLM’s/R&D – Development – Programmers  Sales Account managers  Technical Marketing  PCB Designer  Test Technologist/Engineer 26

27. Student Video  Tom Lariviere  Graduated from the EET program at Heritage College.  Currently working for the RCMP. 27

28. Hands-On Workshop in the Electronics Labs at Heritage  Build an electronic dice and it is yours to keep  Gain soldering skills  Transportation to and from the college will be provided  A pizza lunch is offered after the workshop 28

29. Questions ??  Sami Nicola – Electronics Professor Dept. Coordinator  Office: 819.778.2270 # 2094  email: snicola@cegep-heritage.qc.casnicola@cegep-heritage.qc.ca  Hussam Al-Hertani– Electronics Professor  Office: 819.778.2270 # 2020  Email: halhertani@cegep-heritage.qc.cahalhertani@cegep-heritage.qc.ca 29