THE APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCE DIVISION

GENERAL INFORMATION

The concept of the “‘comprehensive college’”’, which offers both academic and tech-
nological programmes of study, is new to Canada. A word of explanation is there-
fore in order.

The Applied Arts and Science (Technology Programme) is designed for students
who want training and education at the post-secondary school level, but who do not
want to proceed on a purely academic course of studies leading to a university
degree. In most cases, the technology programmes will be completed after two years
of study, at which time the student will be awarded a diploma signifying that he is
equipped to enter the world of industry, commerce or business as a trained techni-
cian, or to continue his studies at a more advanced technical institute.

The basic requirement for entry to the Applied Arts and Science (Technology
Programme) is high school graduation on the University or General Programme. It
must be understood, however, that high school graduation on either programme
does not automatically guarantee that the student will be immediately eligible to
enrol in a full course of studies in the Applied Arts Division. The technology
courses are of college standard. They demand adequate background in mathematics
and science, as well as some competence in written expression. Students who cannot
meet these standards will be required to take college preparatory courses in the
subject in which they are deficient before they will be granted full standing in the
Applied Arts and Science Division. It is important to note that all of the technology
programmes offered, are open to both men and women.

Students will be encouraged to undertake three months of supervised employment
in the field of their technology between the first and second year of study.

The point must be made and emphasized, that the course of studies prescribed in
the Applied Arts and Science Division (Technology Programme) is as important
and demanding as that provided in the Liberal Arts and Science Division (University
Transfer Programme).

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Electrical—Electronics Technology

The objective of the College’s programmes in the Applied Arts and Science Division
is to provide graduate technicians equipped for entry into industry.

The electrical and electronic industry is a vital and rapidly expanding part of
Canadian life. (The use of electrical energy in Canada doubles every ten years.)
This expansion touches almost everyone’s life daily in the areas of communication,
transportation, industry, automation, defence, and personal comfort. Modern in-
dustry in particular, has a constant demand for skilled and technically trained
workers who are familiar with the principles and practical applications of electricity
and electronics.

The two-year Electrical and Electronics Programme will provide sufficient training
for the graduate to enter industry at the semi-professional level in a wide variety of
positions: technical sales and marketing; electrical and electronic repair; electrical

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