Light technology is one emphasis of the School of Applied Arts and Technology at Algonquin College in Ottawa. The school offers a program in photonics with an emphasis on biophotonics and alternative energy. This program requires two semesters of co-op work experience.
Other programs offered by the school include computer engineering, computer systems technology, geographic information systems, architecture and traditional civil and mechanical engineering programs.
School of Applied Arts and Technology
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave.
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Canada
613-727-4723
algonquincollege.com
Conestoga College's School of Information Technology and Media Studies in Kitchener, Ontario offers curriculums in computer programming and information technology support services. There are also programs that prepare students to become software engineer technicians or system analysts. The school's computer programming curriculum requires students to complete an e-commerce business application that will meet the demands of regional businesses.
Conestoga College
299 Doon Valley Drive
Kitchener, ON N2G 4M4
Canada
519-748-3556
conestogac.on.ca
The University of Alberta in Edmonton offers students a chance to learn leading-edge technologies. The school has programs in biomedical engineering, nanoscale system design, nanoengineering and nano and functional materials. The school also offers technical programs that train students for careers in civil engineering, electrical engineering and engineering physics. QS World University Rankings rates the University of Alberta's engineering and technology programs as the 46th best in the world.
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2R3
Canada
780-492-3111
ualberta.ca
The University of Waterloo says its technical programs are focused on cooperative education and the establishment of regional, national and international relationships. Besides mainstream technical programs in chemical, civil, electrical and mechanical engineering, Waterloo also offers programs in environmental, geological and software engineering. The school also has an architectural program.
Its nanotechnology program offers courses that allow students to design micro and nanoinstruments, nanomaterials, nanoelectronic systems and nanobiosystems. Students learn how to create products that are lighter weight, more energy efficient and have higher molecular versatility than products currently on the market.
For the five-year Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in nanotechnology, University of Waterloo requires 24 months of co-op work experience. The university reports that it "was the first in Canada to offer the co-operative system of study." QS World University Rankings rates Waterloo's engineering and technology programs as the 27th best in the world.
University of Waterloo
200 University Ave. West
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1
Canada
519-888-4567
uwaterloo.ca