Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings
08 - Architecture, engineering, and related trades
14. - Engineering
This series comprises instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the solution of practical problems.
14.10 - Electrical, electronics and communications engineering
This subseries comprises instructional program classes 14.1001 to 14.1099.
14.1001 - Electrical and electronics engineering
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical and electronic systems and their components; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.
Illustrative example(s)
- electrical and electronic engineering
- electrical and electronics engineering
- electrical engineering
- electrodynamic engineering
- electronic engineering
- electronics engineering
- total ship systems engineering
Exclusion(s)
- broadcast technology(10.0202)
- communications engineering(14.1004)
- communications technology(10.0105)
- digital communication and multimedia(09.0702)
- electrical power engineering(14.4802)
- electrical, electronic and communications engineering technology(15.0303)
- electromechanical engineering(14.4101)
- electromechanical engineering technology(15.0403)
- electronic and communications engineering(14.1099)
- sound engineering(15.0307)
- telecommunications technology(15.0305)
14.1003 - Laser and optical engineering
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of optical systems, lasers and related electronic devices. These programs include courses in wave theory and mechanics, electromagnetic applications, linear and non-linear optics, photon detecting, laser beam properties, directed energy, harmonic generation, optical systems, shielding and the design and implementation of related systems and equipment.
Illustrative example(s)
- electro-optic engineering
- laser and optical engineering
- laser engineering
- optical engineering
Exclusion(s)
- engineering physics(14.1201)
14.1004 - Telecommunications engineering
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and maintenance of telecommunications technology, networks, and systems. These programs include courses in telecommunications, computer networking, communications networks and systems, signals, circuits, fiber optics, and wireless systems and technology.
Illustrative example(s)
- communications engineering
- communications systems engineering
- telecommunication engineering
- telecommunications engineering
Exclusion(s)
- communication studies(09.0100)
- computer network specialist(11.1001)
- computer systems telecommunications (university)(11.0901)
- electrical and electronics engineering(14.1001)
- emergency telecommunications(43.0399)
- network engineering technology(15.1299)
- network management(11.1002)
- telecommunications management(52.2101)
- telecommunications technology(15.0305)
- telematics and networking engineering(14.0999)
14.1099 - Electrical, electronics and communications engineering, other
This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Electrical, electronics and communications engineering.
Illustrative example(s)
- electronic and communications engineering
- other electrical, electronics and communications engineering
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