Computer Technology and Engineering
Teacher: Mr. Elgersma, Mr. Perry
Grade 9
TEJ1O - Computer Technology
Prerequisite: None
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 write computer programs to control simple peripheral devices or robots. Students will also develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will learn about secondary and postsecondary pathways and career opportunities in computer technology.
Grade 10
TEJ2O - Computer Technology, Open
Prerequisite: None
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 write computer programs to control simple peripheral devices or robots. Students will also develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will learn about secondary and postsecondary pathways and career opportunities in computer technology.
Grade 11
TEJ3M - University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: None
This course examines computer systems and control of external devices. Students will assemble computers and small networks by installing and configuring appropriate hardware and software. Students will develop knowledge and skills in electronics, robotics, programming, and networks, and will build systems that use computer programs and interfaces to control and/or respond to external devices. 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.
Grade 12
TEJ4M - University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: Computer Engineering Technology, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
This course extends students’ understanding of computer systems and computer interfacing with external devices. Students will assemble computer systems by installing and configuring appropriate hardware and software, and will learn more about fundamental concepts of electronics, robotics, programming, and networks. Students will examine related environmental and societal issues, and will explore postsecondary pathways leading to careers in computer technology.
Some Postsecondary and Career Areas Related to Computer Technology
Apprenticeship Training
- Computer Network Technician
- Help Desk Technology Support Analyst
- Telecommunications Installation and Repair/Network Cabling Specialist
- Telecommunications Line and Cable Worker
College Pathway
- Applied Computing
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologist and Technician
- Electronic Service Technician
- Engineering
- Game Level Design
- Game Design
- Interaction Design
- Systems Testing Technician
- User Support Technician
- Web and Multimedia Design
University Pathway
- Computer Engineer
- Computer Programmer and Interactive Media Developer
- Computer Sciences
- Game Design
- Information Systems Analyst
- Software Engineer and Designer
- Technical Sales Specialists