Labs

Students are required to wear appropriate safety attire in all lab/shop environments. At a minimum the following is required:

• Safety boots/shoes, green triangle (i.e. CSA approved – with a Grade 1 protective toe) is the standard required for all labs/shops
• Clear lens safety glasses

At the discretion of the faculty, and dependent on the lab, students may also be required to:

• Coveralls, properly worn (i.e. not tied around waist etc.)
• Wear hearing protection rated for no less than 33db
• Wear clothing that is appropriate to that lab (i.e. no shorts, no loose clothing, no Tyvek suit, etc.)

Users of the laboratories are expected to comply with the required safety rules and regulations. Students will be provided with a list of specific rules and requirements for the laboratory in which their experiment is held. All lab rules, general and specific, will be reviewed by the instructor during the first lab.

The instructor/technologist responsible for the lab will enforce penalties for non-compliance with the rules including expelling the student from classes should any of the rules and regulations be broken.

There may be limited access to Centennial’s computers and specialty labs. For your health and safety, follow any posted protocols (e.g., physical distancing, cleaning, etc.).

Equipment

The following items are not provided by the college and must be purchased: safety glasses, safety shoes, electronics lab kits etc.

BringIT (BYOD) Program Device Requirements

Minimum Recommended Specifications for Electrical Engineering Technician (3822):

• Windows Laptop with:
  • Intel Core i5 processor (7th generation or later) or equivalent;
  • 8GB of RAM; 500GB HD;
  • A High-End Graphics Card;
  • USB & HDMI Ports;
  • 13 inch Monitor;
  • Windows 10 Edition OS
• Recommended:
  • Built-in Ethernet Port; Audio/Mic combo;
  • A Solid State Drive (SSD);
  • 15 inch Touch Screen;
  • A laptop with battery life of 3hrs or better

Minimum Recommended Specifications for Electrical Engineering Technology (3823):

• Windows Laptop with:
  • Intel Core i7 processor (7th generation or later) or equivalent;
  • 16GB of RAM; 500GB HD;
  • A High-End Graphics Card;
  • USB & HDMI Ports;
  • 13 inch Monitor;
  • Windows 10 Edition OS
• Recommended:
  • Built-in Ethernet Port; Audio/Mic combo;
  • A Solid State Drive (SSD);
  • 15 inch Touch Screen;
  • A laptop with battery life of 3hrs or better

Software

Students have access to industry-leading software packages and bundles that can be found in rooms, labs, and podiums across our campuses. Computers at each campus will be loaded with the applications for use in your courses. To access these features, you must log in to the network using your student number. You can see a comprehensive list of software and software packages installed by room and by campus here.

Digital Resources

CSA OnDemand is now available. This database contains the CSA (Canadian Standards Association) current and historical standards.

Also included in this package is online access to all of CSA’s major codes and handbooks, including:

• C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code
• C22.1HB, Canadian Electrical Code Handbook

These works are only available to view online (no downloads). Users can set up their own user account within CSA OnDemand and save items to their personal library.

https://library.centennialcollege.ca/library-news-events/new-e-resource-csa-ondemand/

Library Collections

Instructors may make course readings available online through the eReserves service in eCentennial or as physical items that can be borrowed from a campus library on short-term loan. If your instructor is using eReserves, you will see a module in the course content on eCentennial. The list may include links to library resources like databases, articles, and eBooks; book chapters; web links; and open educational resources. Check your course outline or contact your instructor for information about where your assigned course readings are located.