ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY MAJORS
A major (also known as a major concentration or concentration) is a term most commonly applied to a program of study leading to a bachelor's degree. Community college programs generally do not have majors as such. Their 1- to 3-year diploma and certificate programs (which are of varying lengths and comprehensiveness) carry a designation, for instance Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology, which is much more specific than, say, Bachelor of Engineering Technology or Associate of Science. As well, many programs are offered in partnership, or meet industry standards, such that the completion of an industry practicum and qualifying provincial examination will lead to industry certification.
Often, students in a community college program--sometimes all the students in the department--will take a common set of core foundational courses in the first year (or term, in the case of shorter programs) which then enables them to pursue a specialized area of study. But generally the field of study at the community college level is career-focused to the point where students do not take "elective" courses as they do for bachelor's degrees. Hence the designation of the diploma effectively stands in for the "major."
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Career Explosion “While I was getting the crowd ready to sing karaoke in an Agassiz, B.C. bar, it hit me: This is no career.”That’s how Pauline Westlin describes her zigzagging education and work life before landing a job as a systems verification engineer at Nortel Networks in Ottawa. “I just love my engineering job,” she raves. “I wake up every morning and it’s like ‘WOW.’”
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Career Search: Engineering and Technology Software Testing Engineer:
Before a computer company launches a new product, they must first test the software. Software testing engineers are responsible for running the new software through a series of tests to determine whether or not there are bugs in the system before it is launched to consumers. It's a big job, but lots of fun. Testers enjoy getting into the product and reviewing its d... >[more]
Computers Called DaVinci “When I was in high school,” says Heather Penney, “I had lofty notions of being both an actress and an artist. I just knew creativity and design were for me. But I was against computers. I wanted to do everything hand-drawn and hands-on.”
The earth moved after she landed a job at a print shop. Expecting to continue sketching with a pencil, Heather quickly learned she could ... >[more]
Engineer Yourself a Career Without engineers, life would be pretty boring. When you get home from school, do you like to slouch in front of the computer, surf the net, and send an email or two? Thank an engineer. Maybe you travel on buses, ride a bike, or drive a car. Thank an engineer. Or maybe you just like to chill out chatting to your friends on the phone. Again, thank an engineer.
OK, you get the picture. But wh... >[more]
Evolution of a Career in Biotechnology Everyone knows the hype that centred on Dolly, the world's first cloned sheep. But there is a huge team of scientists and technologists behind the scenes that made Dolly possible. Campus Starter sat down with Dr. Ron James, now retired former Managing Director of PPL Therapeutics (the company that cloned Dolly), to talk about how students can get started in the fascinating field of biotechnology&#... >[more]
High Schools Have New Partners While most high school students were splashing about at the beach, Vedrana Toperic spent her summer vacation swimming in very different kind of currents and waves.
By taking a summer course in digital circuitry at the DeVry Institute of Technology’s Scarborough campus, Toperic was one of twenty-four students from Georges Vanier Secondary School who earned one more credit towards her high s... >[more]
High-tech TV Cops vs. Today's Reality You wouldn't think that computer and technology skills would be a requirement for somebody wanting to enter the field of law and security but with today's rapidly advancing technology and computers entering the workplace, these skills are definitely a must. Computers are able to record and cross-reference important facts from all over the world, allowing law enforcement officers to do their jobs b... >[more]
I, Spy! Imagine a typical day of work, making a living as a spy: tearing through the streets of exotic locales in your suped-up, gadget-ridden car, rappelling down the sides of buildings and then cracking the secret code just in time to disarm the bomb and save the world. While this may fit the bill in a James Bond movie, most people who work in the field of espionage are more likely to look like your nei... >[more]
In the Market — Marco Soldano Marco Soldano says the pay cut he took when he accepted a part-time job with Ecreations Software Inc. was well worth it.
As a second-year computer science student at Dawson College in Montréal, Soldano was more than happy to leave his bank job for a web designing position at Ecreations.
“What I want to do in the future is something along the lines of what I’m doing here, so just for the... >[more]
Look Where A Trade Can Take You As cliché as it may sound, the working world is truly filled with opportunity. Whether it's working on the ground, under the ground, in the sky or underwater, a career in the trades can take you practically anywhere.
"There is no doubt, trades are booming," said Murray Sharfenberg, who promotes skilled trades to Alberta high school students. "One of the issues which was identified in the mid 9... >[more]
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McMaster University Faculty of Engineering The Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University (McMaster) has established itself as one of the premier engineering schools in North ...
McMaster University Faculty of Engineering The Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University (McMaster) has established itself as one of the premier engineering schools in North ...
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