British Columbia Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (Automation and Instrumentation 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

Description:

Students undertake a comprehensive study of control strategies, measurement techniques, communications
systems, and electronic and computer systems used in the automatic control of commercial and industrial equipment/machines. A strong component of the program involves the student developing relevant, practical skills by working with modern industrial equipment in well-equipped labs. Students will graduate with a solid foundation in automatic measurement and control systems.

Graduates of this option may obtain a dual diploma in another ECET option by completing all the additional required courses for that option. Entry to this second option is competitive and priority is given to students completing their first option.

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