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| | Optical Systems and Sensors (OSS) (BIT) | | |
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| School | Carleton University | | |
| Location | Ottawa, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | University | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 20,049
Full-time Graduate: 3,905 | | |
| Degree | Bachelor | | |
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| Length | 4 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 75% to 77% | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | Physics [SPH4U] is strongly recommended. | | |
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| Description | As a student in one of our Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) degree programs, you will acquire the knowledge and practical skills needed to address the IT issues of today and shape the possibilities of tomorrow.
Gain a strong IT foundation and skills in designing applications for optical systems and sensors. This program combines computer programming, automation, signal processing and optics courses with physics, mathematics and business. Acquire a strong IT background while learning about optical communication networks, lasers, manufacturing and advanced optical component design through our specialized hands-on laboratories. Take courses in remote sensing for autonomous vehicles and drones, medical imaging and biosensors, smart sensors in agriculture and computer vision. Our strong ties with industry ensure the program remains current. You will graduate from the OSS program with both a Bachelor of Information Technology from Carleton and a Photonics and Laser Technology advanced diploma from Algonquin College. OSS students are employed at Ciena, Mitsubishi, Nokia, OZ Optics, the RCMP and Viavi Solutions. OSS career: areas autonomous vehicles; defence and security; industrial automation; laser industry; medical imaging/biosensors; optical communications; optical component design; remote sensing. | | |
| Next Steps | Request Info | | |
*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.