SCHOOL OF

INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY, 2016Christopher W. Smelser

Carleton University and Algonquin College

A World of Light

Photonics?

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Electronics

Photonics

Metal or Semiconductor

Semiconductor or dielectric

The Laser

pho·ton·ics

Term that is used to describe technologies that

were derived from the discovery of the laser. laser.

Cameras

Megapixel sensor, LED

flash, Lens

Display

Liquid Crystal or

Organic LED

Memory

Made through

photolithography

Data

Transmitted over

fiber optic network

Ambient Light Sensor

Saves on Battery

Every Minute of Every Day!

Photonics

Medicine

Lighting

Industrial

Applications

Green Energy

DisplaysTelecommunications

A Single Strand of Fiber!

100 Gbps

Download every single

movie ever created in 2

Days!

In HD!

You Think That’s Good?

255Tbps:

The whole

internet over

a single fiber!!

The Newest Technologies and Ideas

3D optical

circuits and

data storage

Photonic Crystal Fiber

Metamaterials:

Invisibility

Cloak?

Carbon Nanotubes and

Graphene

Photonics:

Putting Light to

Work!

School of Information Technology : Overview

• Common Aspects

• Programs

• Information Resource Management (IRM)

• Interactive Multimedia & Design (IMD)

• Network Technology (NET)

• Photonics & Laser Technology (PLT)

Common Aspects

• Collaboration – Practical & Theoretical

• Collaboration between Carleton University & Algonquin College

• Key reason for collaboration: Practical &

Theoretical Mix

• Practical: Hands on experience in modern facilities,

students are “Job-Ready”

• Theoretical: Key technical knowledge allowing for a

key career expansion, leading from entry-level jobs to

fully fledged supervisor positions

• Industrial oversight!

Common Aspects

• Collaboration – Degree & Diploma

• Each program provides a Degree and a Diploma

• Carleton:

• Bachelor of Information Technology (IMD/PLT/NET/IRM)

• Algonquin:

• Advanced Diploma in Applied Arts (IMD)

• Advanced Technology Diploma (PLT / NET)

• Library and Information Technician Diploma (IRM)

• Taken separately would require approximately 7 years

Common Aspects• Collaboration – Integration

• From day one, students take classes at both Algonquin and Carleton (on alternate days)

• Approximately 60% of courses taken at Carleton, 40%at Algonquin

• All facilities available at both institutions: Library, Gym, Pool, Tennis/Squash Courts, Residences, etc.

• All applications are made through Carleton (cannot be done through Algonquin)

Common Aspects

• Competitive Cooperative Education

• Minimum 12 months out in industry

• First co-op term is in the Summer after 2nd year

• Can apply to co-op option on admission – or wait until

the fall of your 2nd year

Common Aspects

• Competitive Cooperative Education

• Optional, but highly beneficial …

• Adds real-world experience to your education

• Carleton assists students with job search and interviews

• Excellent placement success rate

• Various companies available

Common Aspects

• Environment

• Work in Teams: Studio and/or Lab-based approach

• Outstanding student/instructor ratio

• State-of-the-Art Equipment

• Latest software & industry standard

• Dedicated machines (dual monitor)

• 24/7 access to computer labs

Our Programs

Information Resource Management

• Overview

• Emerging era of information technology has resulted in the

digitization of most forms of data.

• 639TBs of data traffic per minute over the internet!!!

• Increasing demand for graduates with expanded technology skills

to manage and utilize digital information

• Unique Advantages

• Flexible structure of the program enables students to incorporate a

minor of their choice to develop a subject area specialty

Reference: “What Happens in an Internet Minute?”

http://scoop.intel.com/what-happens-in-an-internet-minute/

Information Resource Management

• Career opportunities

• Data or Information Analysis

• Web Development

• Data or Information Management

• Library and Information Science

• E-Commerce

• Web Services and

Database Development

• and more …

• French requirement for employment in the federal government

• Salaries vary but are generally >$70000.

Information Resource Management

• Admission Requirements (72-75% cut-off)

• English (ENG4U)

• One 4U Math

• Advanced Functions (MHF4U)

• Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U)

• Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U)

• Four additional 4U/4M Credits

Interactive Multimedia & Design

• Covers the range of Digital Media

• 2D & 3D Graphics/Animation

• Game Design & Development

• Web Design

• Digital FX

• Provides an Artistic/Technical Mix

• After Graduation

• Animation Industry

• Visual Effects

• Game Design and Development

• Web Design

• Graphic Design

• Graduate School (Masters & PhD)

Interactive Multimedia & Design

• Excellent Studios

• Motion Capture Studio (IMD)

• Industry Standard

• Film & Recording Studios (IMD)

• High-Definition Cameras

• Green Screen + Dolly Tracks

• Sound Studios (IMD)

• Acoustically balanced room

• Voice/Music Recording

• Animation and Game Voice Tracks

Interactive Multimedia & Design

• Admission Requirements (72-75% cut-off)

• Advanced Functions (MHF4U)

• Five additional 4U/4M Credits

• A Portfolio (Due March 1st)

• Cover Letter/Letter of Intent (why you’re a good match)

• Resume (Education, awards, skills, experience)

• Index (description of the samples)

• Five to Six Samples (showing creative work)

• No Portfolio = No Admission

Network Technology

• Overview

• Focused specifically on the design, installation, operation and

management of future complex information networks

• Specialized networking courses that capture most of the networking

concepts and skills required by networking engineers

• Examples of courses:

• Networking Fundamentals, Enterprise Internetworking, Wide Area

Networking, Enterprise Network Management, Wireless Network,

Emerging Network Technologies

Network Technology

• Certification

• Hands-on lab work on the world’s leader in networking equipment

manufacturer CISCO and Nokia (Alcatel-Lucent)

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

• Possible, but exam cannot be taken until 2 years following graduation

• Salaries vary significantly but median is approximatley $80K.

Network Technology

• Admission Requirements (72-75% cut-off)

• One 4U Math

• Advanced Functions (MHF4U)

• Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U)

• Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U)

• Five additional 4U/4M Credits

Photonics & Laser Technology

• Overview

• Program focuses on technologies that apply light to a variety of real

world applications

• Strong IT background and hands on optics knowledge that will help

graduates find employment in the a variety of fields

• Industries

• Fiber optic telecommunications

• Biomedical Sensors and Medical Instrumentation

• Renewable Energy (Solar Cells)

• Laser Manufacturing (Automotive and Aerospace)

• Optical component design

• Defence

• Graduate School (Masters and PhD)

• Median Salary of approx. $80000.

• State-of-the-art Lab Facilities

• Optophotonics Lab

• Advanced Optics & Laser Lab

• Optics & Imaging Lab

• Optical Fiber Devices

• Physics Lab

Photonics & Laser Technology

Photonics & Laser Technology

• Admission Requirements (72-75% cut-off)

• Advanced Functions (MHF4U)

• Five additional 4U/4M Credits

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