Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy, Diploma

Program at a glance

Credential

Diploma

Work experience

Co-op / internship

Study options

Full-time

Open to International

Yes

Area of study

Technologies & Engineering

Length

2.5 years

Ways to learn

Gain practical skills and professional networks that shape your career.

Co-op education

The essence of high tech

Start in September

Electronics and computer engineering embodies today’s high technology applications. This program puts you at the leading edge.

Want more information?
Information sessions are held February-August on the third Thursday of every month.
Join us at the Interurban Campus in the Technologies Building, Room 175.
Questions, email the department chair, James van Oort at vanOort@camosun.ca

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Diversify your skills

The Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology – Renewable Energy program provides you with all the knowledge you need to��work in a variety of positions��associated with the electronics industry.

You'll develop��analytical skills��and learn how to apply them to electronic circuits and systems.

A world of possibilities

This unique program provides strong training in both��hardware and software��so you can be ready to take on a wide array of challenges in industry as a technologist. You will graduate with skills in embedded systems, communications, microelectronics, signal processing and control, with a particular focus on renewable energy solutions.

After graduation

You may convert your diploma into a degree by applying to the��Electronics and Computer Engineering Bridge.

The eight-month bridge program leads directly into the third year of a��Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering��or��Computer Engineering��at��; or to the final two years at��in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Career opportunities

As a graduate of the Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology—Renewable Energy program, you'll leave �ٸ��ֱ�� with a broad knowledge of both electronics and computer engineering systems, enabling you to embrace high technology in all its forms, support local industry in maintaining current products and systems, and in creating the products of the future.

The ECET program gives special emphasis to the technologies and control of renewable energy systems, a growth sector in Canada and around the world. You'll receive hands-on experience with leading edge systems and products, and with industry standard development environments, which will help facilitate your smooth transition into the workplace.

As an Electronics or Computer Engineering Technologist, you'll have the opportunities to work on:

Computer-aided design (CAD)
Analog and digital circuitry design
Microelectronics fabrication and testing (hardware and software)
Instrumentation and data acquisition
Microcontroller system design
Data gathering, processing and monitoring of renewable systems
Communications systems design and installation
Electronic control systems, robotics
Design and testing of microelectronics systems
Technical and sales support of solar-powered devices
Design of renewable energy solutions

What you'll learn

The program is delivered over five semesters, starting in September and running through to the end of April. You will have options of taking paid co-op or internship work terms, but you do not have to decide until later in the first year.

The program is rigorous, requiring you to do work outside of the classroom. In addition to approximately 30 hours per week of class time, you should expect to spend between 15-20 hours outside of the classroom per week.

Courses

Year One

Academic Term One

All of:

MATH 166��-��Applied Math for Electronics 1
ENGL 170��-��Technical & Professional Communication 1
ECET 190��-��Electronics Project
ECET 161��-��Digital Electronics 1
ECET 140��-��Circuit Fundamentals
ECET 130��-��Engineering Applications in C

Academic Term Two

All of:

PHYS 157��-��Physics for Electronics
MATH 168��-��Applied Math for Electronics 2
ECET 165��-��Embedded Microcontrollers
ECET 162��-��Digital Electronics 2
ECET 141��-��Analog Devices
ECET 120��-��Renewable Energy Systems
CDEV WPS��-��Workplace Preparation Skills

Year Two

Academic Term Three

All of:

ECET 281��-��System Dynamics
ECET 280��-��Data Acquisition & PLCs
ECET 260��-��ARM Microcontrollers & the Internet of Things
ECET 250��-��Analog Communications
ECET 242��-��Analog Electronics
ECET 230��-��Object-Oriented Programming in Hardware

Academic Term Four

All of:

ECET 282��-��Digital Signal Processing
ECET 261��-��Embedded Networking & Operating Systems
ECET 251��-��Digital Communications
ECET 231��-��CAD for Electronics
ECET 221��-��Control Systems for Renewable Energies
ECET 220��-��Industrial Electronics for RE

Year Three

Academic Term Five

All of:

ENGL 273��-��Technical Communication
ECET 292��-��Design for Manufacturing
ECET 291��-��Engineering Project Management
ECET 290��-��Applied Research Project

Optional Program Credential Designation

Cooperative Education

Two of:

ECET 304��-��Work Term 3
ECET 204��-��Work Term 2
ECET 104��-��Work Term 1

Program outline

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Tuition and fees

Effective from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026

Estimated tuition

Tuition estimates are for the entire program.

Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy, Diploma

$16,200 (domestic)
$41,262 (international)

Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy, Diploma, Co-op designation

$17,609 (domestic)
$44,759 (international)

Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.

For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.

Student fees

In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:��Student Fees.

Financial assistance

You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.

Financial Aid & Awards��

Admission Requirements

One of:

C��in English 12��
C in ENGL 092��
C in��ENGL 103��
C in��ENGL 130��
C in��ENGL 142��
C in��ELD 092��
C in��ELD 097��
C in ELD 103��

One of:

C+ in Pre-calculus 12 ��
C in Math 12 Camosun Alternative��

And one��of:

C in Physics 11��
C in Physics 11 Camosun Alternative��
C in PHYS 151

When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.

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