“Computers are not the thing— they are the thing that gets us to the thing.”
~ Lee Pace as Joe MacMillan in AMC’s ‘Halt and Catch Fire’
Computer Engineering Technology
Computer Engineering Technology courses look at the small elements of computing systems such as logic, transistors, and resistors, computing components like CPU's and hard drives, and newer elements of technology that are constantly evolving. Computer technology is an expanding branch of engineering, with roots in both electrical engineering and computer science. It includes the related areas of computer hardware and software; computer interfacing, programming, and networking; analog and digital electronics; and robotics.
Courses
Computer Technology - TEJ2O - Grade 10 (Open)
This course introduces students to computer systems, networking, and interfacing, as well as electronics and robotics. Students will assemble, repair, and configure computers with various types of operating systems and application software. Students will build small electronic circuits and develop computer programs to control simple peripheral devices or robots. Class hardware includes Circuit Playground Express (CPX) and other Arduino based micro-controllers. Students use LEDs, servos, motors, and a variety of input sensors. Students will also develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will learn about secondary and post-secondary pathways and career opportunities in computer technology.
Prerequisite: None
Computer Engineering Technology - TEJ3M- Grade 11 (College/University)
This course examines computer systems and control of external devices. Students will develop knowledge and skills in electronics, robotics, programming, and networks. Students will build systems that use computer programs and interfaces to control and/or respond to external devices. Student projects may Students will program in block-based languages and the Arduino language. Students will develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will learn about college and university programs leading to careers in computer technology.
(Prerequisite: None)
Computer Engineering Technology - TEJ4M - Grade 12 (College/University)
In grade 12 students continue to develop a foundation in programming via microcontrollers, embedded systems, and robotics. User-centric design is a focus as students use a variety of design and planning tools to implement digital-technology-based solutions. The course also focuses on the understanding of digital components being developed from simple transistors to logic gates to integrated circuits. Students design circuits using a Hardware Description Language (HDL.)
(Prerequisite: TEJ3M)
