Optical Systems & Sensors

BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY www.bitdegree.ca an Advanced Technology diploma from Algonquin . The program offers High quality graduates that have both a comprehensive education combined theoretical and practical ability is important with practical experience. You will build in selecting new research and development a strong foundation in mathematics, employees at Ciena. The program delivers programming, physics, and optics prior the exact mix of skills we need today, and the to tackling specialized topics including: breadth to develop for the future. optical communications, optoelectronic devices, computer vision, signal and image R.G. Wilson, Senior Director, Ciena processing, biomedical applications, quantum computing and lasers. You will learn about all of these topics while enjoying extensive hands-on experience with state-of- INTRODUCTION the-art equipment. You will also take courses Light has played a key role in technology in business, marketing, humanities to round of the last century, however this century it out your knowledge and awareness of the will dominate the industry. Development role of technology in society. The program of optical and light-based technology is emphasizes the development of oral and accelerating at an astonishing rate and written communication skills. companies need trained professionals that CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION understand the intricacies of the field. Autonomous cars require computer vision A flexible co-operative education option and LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) to will be available to you as an OSS student. navigate busy streets, robotic manufacturing The co-op option adds an additional year to use machine vision cameras to detect your studies. Usually, you will complete your defects and process materials rapidly, key first co-op term in the summer after your infrastructure networks use fibre-optic second year of studies, and your second, systems to communicate at speeds in third and (optional) fourth co-op terms in excess of 1 Terabits / second. Lasers are the winter, summer and fall after the fall being used for everything from scanning term of your third year. Your placements architectural artifacts to cutting and are expected to be in the large number of manufacturing various materials, and even companies working in optical systems and delicate surgical operations. If you want to sensor technologies found in , but a be at the forefront of this technology, then range of other opportunities exist in areas the Optical Systems and Sensors program such as Toronto, Montreal and further afield. may be just what you are looking for. The This also helps you to build contacts for both program is designed to provide you with the summer and future employment. expertise to work in many areas in the field and the ability to shape its future. FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES Technologies from the program permeate PROGRAM OVERVIEW education, research, and many different has joined forces with industries. Your future could be as varied Algonquin College to offer this unique as designing displays for next-generation program. When you graduate, you will smartphones to developing life-changing receive both a Bachelor of Information laser-based surgical equipment. All of this Technology degree in Optical Systems through one program! & Sensors from Carleton University and ADVANTAGES OF THE PROGRAM Year 1 • Calculus Once registered for this program, you • Newtonian Physics will be considered a student at both • Programming and Problem Solving Algonquin and Carleton. You will benefit • Applications in Photonics & Optoelectronics from the outstanding facilities, teaching • Intro. to Automation and Simulation staff, resources and expertise that both • Linear Algebra institutions offer. This unique combination • Electromagnetism & Modern Physics of resources and expertise will give you a • Optics/Optical Fibers • Introduction to Optics clear advantage in this area. • Intermediate Programming Note: The program has been designed for Year 2 full-time studies. To ensure the necessary • Intro. to Signals and Systems student/teacher interaction, enrolment in • Fundamentals of Light Sources the program is limited. • Circuits and Signals • Manufacturing Photonics Components LABORATORY FACILITIES • Integrated Circuits • Optical Communications Networks I Carleton University’s laboratory and • Laser Systems computer facilities are extensive, our well • Assembly & Machine Language established optical and semiconductor • Intro. to Statistics fabrication facility and a new Centre for • Differential Equations & Multivariate Calculus Nanoscale Technology. At Algonquin Year 3 College, courses are offered in advanced • Fundementals of Electromagnetics lasers and photonics, and optical • Digital Signal Processing communication network laboratories. Both • Data Structures institutions offer smart classrooms and • Software Design for OSS state-of-the-art computer and optics labs. • Optical Communication Networks II • Optical Waves, Waveguides, and Sensors TUNED INTO INDUSTRY • Communication Skills • Real-Time Systems Both institutions regularly consult with • Project Management representatives from related industries • Design of Optical Components & Systems to track changing trends in the IT, optics, Year 4 communications, computer vision, and • Remote Sensing display fields. • Introduction to Business • Image Processing THE CAPITAL ADVANTAGE • Computer & Machine Vision Systems Where better to study optical systems • Optoelectronic Devices than in Ottawa, ’s capital? Ottawa • Photonics Research Project • Marketing in the IT Sector has a thriving high-tech sector that makes • Medical Imaging & Biosensors extensive use of optics-related technologies, • Arts and Humanities Elective as well as important government research facilities in optics and specifically lasers. Note: As study terms and courses are continually evolving to meet the needs COURSES of industry, please refer to the Carleton University Undergraduate Calendar at To graduate from this program, you will carleton.ca/cuuc for an up-to-date list. need 20.0 credits, generally completed over four years. The required courses include: CAREERS CONTACT US Typical careers for students graduating in For more information on the Optical the OSS program include: Optical Network Systems and Sensors program, or any Designer, Photonics Specialist, Optical of the other programs under the BIT Internet Security Researcher, Photonics degree/diploma (Information Resource Software Technologist, Fiber Sensor Management, Interactive Multimedia and Designer, Optical Sensor Integration Design, or Network Technology), visit the Specialist, Photonics, Optical Medical BIT website at bitdegree.ca, consult the Diagnostics Technician, Display Researcher, Carleton University Undergraduate Calendar Remote Sensing Technician, Computer at carleton.ca/cuuc, or contact Carleton Vision Developer, LIDAR Software Developer University or Algonquin College as indicated below: COMPANIES Carleton University Graduates and coop students from the Undergraduate Recruitment Office program are currently employed at the 315 Robertson Hall following companies: Nokia, Ciena, Viavi 1125 Colonel By Drive Solutions, Mitsubishi, OZ Optics, Allied Ottawa ON K1S 5B6 Scientific Pro, General Dynamics, Magellan Canada Aerospace, National Research Council, Bell Canada, JGR Optics, Iridian, Juniper Tel: 613-520-3663 Networks, and Defense Research and Toll-free in Canada: 1-888-354-4414 Development Canada. Email: [email protected] ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Website: admissions.carleton.ca Algonquin College To be eligible for admission to the first year of the Optical Systems and Sensors 1385 Woodroffe Avenue Program, students must have an Ottawa ON K2G 1V8 Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Canada with a minimum of six 4 U/M courses. Your six courses must include: Tel: 613-727-0002 (General inquiries) PROGRAM QUESTIONS • Advanced Functions (MFV4U) Email: [email protected] For all applicants outside of Ontario, please Website: bitdegree.ca/OSS visit admissions.carleton.ca/requirements.

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