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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.
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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 Digital Electronics 1, Electrical Technology 1, Engineering Science, Engineering Mathematics 1, C Programming 1, Analogue Electronics 1 and Project 1 (this is a small group project).
Project 1
During the first year the learner will be introduced to basic PCB soldering skills. After which they will build and test a light activated switching device. Having completed this they will move on to building and testing a light following robotic device. Finally the project will culminate with the building and testing of a device controlled by a Arduino micro controller.
Digital Electronics 1
This module introduces the learner to digital electronic circuits and devices. The student will build and debug many small digital circuits such as counters, adders, shift registers and Arithmetic and Logical Units (ALUs).
C Programming 1
In this module we will lean how to program computers and micro-controllers in the industry standard C Programming Language. Micro-controllers are a vital part of Electronic Engineering, they are small computers that can be used to control an electronic circuit. We will also learn how to use the Linux operating system and gain experience with industry standard software tools. No experience with programming or Linux is assumed.
Engineering Maths 1
The modern approach to engineering maths has changed beyond recognition in recent years. In the electronics department, we focus on just what you need to support the rest of your studies. We do not make any assumptions about what you already know, or what you have learned at leaving cert about maths. We build everything from the ground up. In addition, there are many student supports specifically for maths issues such as a learning centre where you can get independent one to one tuition. There is a reduced emphasis on the end of year exam with half of your marks coming from continuous assessment and lab work on maths problems. Maths should be fun, interesting, and hands on and not something to be feared.
Analogue Electronics 1
The module aims to build a strong foundation in the understanding of the theory and typical applications of analogue electronic devices and electronic circuits. The student will learn about various circuit elements, theory, laws that govern them and how they work in real life. The student will learn how to read circuit diagrams and build prototype circuits on breadboard. The student will learn how to use measurement equipment to measure resistance and voltage and the current flowing in the circuit.
Engineering Science
Engineering Science is an introductory and foundation level subject covering some aspects of Physics in the leaving Cert. The level is somewhere between Pass and Hon Physics. This module extracts the engineering aspects from the broader range of Physics. By the end of the year you will be knowledgeable in areas such as Statics, Dynamics, Fluids, Heat, Energy, Sound and Light etc. More importantly if you do not have Physics in the leaving Cert then don’t panic! We assume you did not take this subject in the LC; we always start from scratch!
Electrical Technology 1
Electrical technology deals with all machines, tools, devices, and systems in which a current or a flow of electrons takes place through conductors and metals. It involves the design and development of high-voltage systems and components such as motors, generators, heaters, electrical power transmission and distribution systems, radio wave and optical systems, converters, and control systems for operating light and heavy machinery. Almost all of our low or high-tech gadgets today involve the use of electrical current to operate, making electrical energy the main and possibly the only factor to define what electrical technology is.
Year 2 Analogue Electronics 2, Engineering Mathematics 2, Telecommunications & Networking Principles, Digital Design & Microcontrollers, C Programming 2, Project 2 and Electronic CAD (Computer Aided Design).
Project 2
In allocated class time the learner will:
design, build and test a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) to be used in, for example, a mini-weather station measuring temperature, wind-speed and direction;
develop a circuit schematic and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout;
mount and solder components on the PCB;
test and locate any faults on this PCB.
A report will be written and a short presentation will be given by the learner.
Digital Design and Micro-Controllers
This module expands on the digital foundation gained in year 1 of the programme and it also introduces micro - controllers. The student will learn to program, build and fault find smart micro-controller based devices.
Telecommunications and Networking Principles
This module introduces the learner to basic wired, wireless and fibre-optic analogue and digital transmitters and receivers; it gives the learner knowledge of signal processing, modulation and transmission methods used in analogue and digital telecommunication systems; it gives the learner knowledge of networking and internetworking principles.
Electronic CAD
In the second year the Learner is introduced to the National Instruments Circuit simulation program Multisim so that they may carry out DC and AC analysis. From there the learner is introduced to basic PCB layouts using National Instruments Ultiboard program. Finally the Learner will be guided through the steps to create a circuit diagram in Multisim with the correct footprints and the automatic transfer to Ultiboard with auto-routing as a priority. The learner will then produce the PCB and test it to complete the fabrication process.
Engineering Mathematics 2
This module expands on the repertoire of Mathematical techniques encountered in Year 1, incorporating a wide range of diverse applications in Engineering Mathematics, such as Exponential functions, data modelling, techniques in Differentiation and Optimisation, Integration, Fourier Series and Probability theory. This material is supplemented by laboratory sessions using MATLAB software, which is used globally in the field of Engineering.
Analogue Electronics 2:
This module extends the learners understanding of analogue electronic circuits including real world amplifier and power supply systems.
C Programming 2
This module builds on the foundation learned in first year and covers more advanced concepts in the C Programming Language such as pointers, memory management, the creation of data structures and the application of common algorithms. This module also contains a large project where you will combine all of the skills and techniques that you have learned to produce a large computer program.
Year 3 This year is divided into two semesters. Students spend from September to February studying on campus and partake in a work-placement/project from March to August.
Digital Communications
This Module includes all aspects of modern digital transmission of information; it includes WiFi, fibre-optic networking, Mobile Communications systems 2G, 3G, 4G (LTE), 5G, HD Digital Television, MPEG compression standards, Digital Video Broadcast (DVB), antenna systems, radio propagation, satellite communications, error detection and correction, digital baseband and modulated transmission, transmission lines, information theory and coding, data security and the Data Protection Act.
Micro-Controllers and Peripheral Interfacing
This module is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge and understanding of microcontrollers and to enhance the learner's ability to design and work with microcontrollers in embedded systems. The module will use the C programming language to programme a micro-controller. The student will learn how to connect peripheral devices such as ADCs, DACs, LCDs, keyboards etc. to micro-controllers.
Advanced networking and Internet Technology
Making full use of the capabilities of modern networking technology is a very powerful tool for electronics engineers. In this module student will learn how to add remote access to systems using tools such as web sites and mobile apps. Students learn about interactive web site and app development tools and use single board computers such as Raspberry PIs to control and operate hardware, read and collect data such as temperature and humidity etc. In addition, students learn how such networked systems can scale up to significant size and how to integrate them into the wider internet and the internet of things.
Analogue Electronics 3:
This module gives learners an in-depth understanding of operational amplifier circuits. They will learn how to design & analyse electronic systems and interface with sensors using Data Acquisition systems.
Object Oriented Programming
In this module the concept of Object Oriented Programming using the C++ Language is introduced and the SOLID principles of object oriented design are explored. Programming using object oriented techniques increases the modularity, flexibility, reusability and safety of code. The C++ Language was originally created as an enhanced version of C, which builds on the knowledge and experience gained in earlier programming modules.
Data Acquisition and PC Interfacing
Capturing real world physical phenomena accurately such as temperature, pressure, flow rate etc. is especially relevant to industrial applications (e.g. chemical plants, breweries) as well as laboratory environments.
This module is designed to give learners a practical knowledge of how to capture data from real world Analog sensors, plot the data real-time as well as save to disk on a PC using a graphical programming language called LabVIEW.
Industry Placement
Graduates of Electronic Engineering are some of the most sought after and well paid graduates in the world. Industrial experience is an invaluable asset for employers as well as for students when deciding on which graduate position to take. This module gives the student the opportunity to gain valuable experience while in many cases earning some money to help out towards the end of a degree programme. The placement starts in March of year three and runs until September of the same year. Students will then return to the electronics department at LIT to complete year 4 of the honours degree programme. The Electronics department has strong links with all of the relevant companies in the region, many of whom are blue chip multinational electronics companies such as Analog Devices, OnSemi, Micro-semi, EI and many more.
Semester 1 September to February
Digital Communications, Micro-Controllers and Peripheral Interfacing, Advanced Networking and Internet Technology, Analogue Electronics 3, Object Oriented Programming, Data Acquisition and PC Interfacing, Engineering Mathematics 3.
Semester 2 Industry Placement, March to August.
Graduates of Electronic Engineering are some of the most sought after and well paid graduates in the world. Industrial experience is an invaluable asset for employers as well as for students when deciding on which graduate position to take. This module gives the student the opportunity to gain valuable experience while in many cases earning some money to help out towards the end of a degree programme. The placement starts in March of year three and runs until September of the same year. Students will then return to the electronics department at LIT to complete year 4 of the honours degree programme. The Electronics department has strong links with all of the relevant companies in the region, many of whom are blue chip multinational electronics companies such as Analog Devices, OnSemi, Micro-semi, EI and many more.
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. Graduates Work For 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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