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2012/2013 Program Availability

North
Fall:
Open
Winter:
Open
Type:
Advanced Diploma
Campus: North
Program Code:
03501
Length:
Six semesters, beginning in September and January
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Muhammad Khan, program co-ordinator | 416.675.6622 ext. 4091 | muhammad.khan@humber.ca
  • Our Program
    With Humber’s Computer Engineering Technology program, you can build your knowledge and skills in hardware and software, electronics and networking, along with a variety of systems. These skills allow you to develop and design the cutting-edge technologies that propel some aspect of businesses in multiple sectors. As well, learn to upgrade and incorporate new technological advances into existing systems.
     
    Innovation and adaptation are at the heart of the curriculum that teaches you to apply your knowledge and skills to complex problems, new development, new applications. This advanced diploma features courses in programming, electronics, UNIX/Ubuntu and the Internet that lay the groundwork to build software skills and expertise in data communications, networking and security. You’ll develop, install and operate systems, work on various network protocols and microcontrollers, and learn to refine and develop current applications.
     
    In your final year, focus on integrating all your skills by examining the inner workings of networks, using different application programming interfaces (APIs) to build network applications, comparing different computer architectures and completing a major project using an embedded system.
  • Industry Partnerships
    This program stays current through continuous communication and contact with various industry professionals. Our Advisory Committee meets regularly to discuss the curriculum and keep it relevant to today’s needs.
  • Your Career
    Computer engineers strive to make software and hardware better, cheaper and faster as they push to stay ahead of constant consumer demand. Analytical and design skills are at the forefront of this ever-evolving career. System implementation, testing, maintenance and the need for continuous improvement and upgrading keep graduates at the top of their game.
  • Admission Requirement
    • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
    • Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U). If English is not your first language visit the English Language Proficiency Policy
    • Grade 12 Mathematics (MAP4C, MCT4C, MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U)
    • Two Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, U or M courses in addition to those listed above
    • Applicants who do not possess the required courses may complete admission testing to determine equivalencies. Invitation and booking of admission testing is done using the email address provided on the online application
    • Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet applications is required. Students who lack the requisite com­puter skills will be required to take a computer course at their own expense. Students must have acquired these computer skills before the beginning of second semester
    Note: For further information, refer to the Selection Procedures section in this publication.
     
    Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

     

  • Alternative Course of Study
    Humber also offers the Computer and Network Support Technician diploma program 20421, which places less emphasis on computer programming and more emphasis on computer networking and security.
  • Your Future Study Options
    Qualified graduates of this program may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study at many postsecondary institutions. For detailed information, visit our website at humber.ca/transferguide.
  • Fees
    The 2011/2012 fee for two semesters was
     
    – domestic $3,367.08
    – international $12,200.
     
    Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2011/2012 academic year.
     
    Fees are subject to change.

    For more information visit Fees and Financial Assistance.

  • Student Work

    The Micro-Mouse Competition is the final project of the third year computer engineering students. The design challenge is to build an autonomous robot vehicle that can navigate through a maze and accomplish a simple task.

  • Student Work

    The Micro-Mouse Competition is the final project of the third year computer engineering students. The design challenge is to build an autonomous robot vehicle that can navigate through a maze and accomplish a simple task.

Curriculum