Ministry Curriculum

Overview

Computer engineering is an expanding branch of engineering with roots in both electrical engineering and computer science. It includes the design, operation, and maintenance of computer hardware and peripherals (printers, scanners,multimedia devices, and so on). Computer engineers work in every sector of society and industry designing new products and services. Within the field of computer engineering there are also a number of areas of specialization including communications, control systems, and software engineering. Computer engineering education provides a hands-on understanding of the technology involved in many consumer products and industrial processes. It also teaches generically useful skills, including communication, time management, organization, and teamwork. Ontario high school students can now interact directly with computer hardware and peripherals and gain a better understanding of the opportunities that this field presents. A foundation in this discipline will provide students with an introduction to the excitement and opportunity offered by computer engineering and will begin to prepare them for careers in computer hardware and networking.