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LC279 Electronic Engineering - BEng |
Electronic Engineering - BEng(Level 7)
Programme Code: | | LC279
| Course Level: | | Level 7
| Department: | | Electrical & Electronic Engineering
| CAO Points: | | | Duration: | | | Campus: | | Limerick (Moylish)
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What is the programme about? This programme is ideal if you want to build an Electronics Engineering career in Design, Manufacturing, Servicing, Marketing or Consultancy. As a graduate, you will have both practical and academic expertise in the area of electronic engineering, telecommunications and in computer and networking systems. The programme includes practical and project-based learning in well-equipped modern laboratories. The department maintains close links with local industries and consequently many of our graduates are offered employment even before graduation.
The hands-on nature of this programme means that you learn more than just the theory, you learn the skills that will put you a step ahead of the competition upon graduation. The wide scope of this programme gives you many possible career paths and allows you to develop your strengths for future employment. Who is the programme suited to? This programme is ideal if you want to build an Electronics Engineering career in Design, Manufacturing, Servicing, Marketing or Consultancy. Top 3 Reasons 1. The hands-on nature of this programme means that you learn more than just the theory, you learn the skills that will put you a step ahead of the competition upon graduation.
2. There is an opportunity to further your studies and achieve an Honours Degree (Level 8) at LIT and at other institutes and universities in Ireland and aboard.
3. The wide scope of this programme gives you many possible career paths and allows you to develop your strengths for future employment. Class Contact Hours Year 1 Electronics 1, Electrical Technology, Engineering Science, Engineering Mathematics 1, Introduction to C Programming, Technical Communications, and a Mini Project (this is a small group project). Year 2 Applied Electronics, Engineering Mathematics 2, Telecommunications & Networking Principles, Digital & Microcontrollers, Advanced C Programming, Electronics Project & CAD (Computer Aided Design). Year 3 This year is divided into two semesters. Students select just one of the electives offered in the semester. Semester 1 Electronics, Engineering Mathematics 3, Microcontroller Fundamentals & Digital I/O, Digital Communications & Networks, Project. Electives: Labview & Data Acquisition, Project Management, Motion Control & Robotics, Introduction to iPhone programming, Telecommunications 3, Networking, Applied Control Systems & Automation. Semester 2 Power Electronics, Probability & Statistics, Digital Communications, Advanced Networking & Internet Technology, Project. Electives: Microcontroller Interfacing & Analogue I/O, Business Start-up, Applied Control Systems, Advanced iPhone Programming. Entry Requirement
Leaving Certificate:
Applicants must satisfy a minimum entry requirement of grade O6 in four Leaving Certificate subjects including English or Irish plus a minimum grade of O5 in Ordinary Level Mathematics.
FETAC Applicants and Mature Applicants: Refer to section ‘Entry Requirements
CAO Please visit www.cao.ie for further information on how to apply to this course. Graduate Profile “I attended the LIT Open Days and enquired about the programmes in the Electrical and Electronics Department. If not for the friendly manner and approachable staff on the Open Days, I probably would not have had the confidence to return to college.”
John Moloney Further Studies Graduates are eligible to progress to the one-year add-on Level 8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Electronic Systems programme. This programme is ideal if you want a career as an Electronics Engineer working in Design, Manufacturing, Servicing, Sales, Marketing or Programming (including smart phone).
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