Post-Secondary Program Energy Systems Engineering Technology (Optional CO-OP) - Programa en Ingeniería de Sistemas Energéticos

The Energy Systems Engineering Technology program at Centennial College focuses on society´s changing views of energy and the environment, which are transforming the utility and construction sectors. This advanced diploma program presents you with the opportunity to learn how to integrate and use modern sustainable energy technologies in a manner consistent with our urban environments.

The courses in this program teach you the fundamental skills to understand energy and its uses in modern society. These courses include hands-on practice that mimics real-world scenarios.

This applied science program is challenging, but offers a unique blend of technical, managerial and entrepreneurial skills that modern energy and sustainable building companies are seeking.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission
Mathematics Grade 11 M or U, or 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take a Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission

Start Date:Fall, Winter

Semester 1
College Communications 1
Energy, Environment and Society
General Education Elective
Technology Mathematics 2
Physics
Electric Circuits
Computer Aided Drafting

Semester 2
College Communications 2
Fabrication and Installation
Chemistry Applications and Climate
Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
Technology Mathematics 3
Applied Statics
Electronic Devices

Semester 3
Applied Ethics in Technology and the Environment
Digital & Power Electronics
Boilers & Auxiliaries
Renewable Energy System
General Education Elective
Differential Calculus and Analytic Geometry
Mechanics and Materials

Semester 4
Fluid Mechanics & Dynamics
Wind and Solar Energy
Power Engineering and HVAC
Pneumatics/ PLC
General Education Elective
Integral Calculus

Semester 5
Power Generation 1
Motion Controls and Network
Refrigeration and HVAC
Microcontrollers
Statistics & Energy Auditing
Thermodynamics 1

Semester 6
Power Generation 2
Distributed Generation and Transmission
Geothermal Heat Pumps: Installation and Design
Building Automation Systems
Final Project
Energy Storage and Management

Power application assistant
Wind/solar technologist
Power systems supervisor
Energy analyst
Field installation specialist