Electronic Engineering with Computer Systems - BEng (Hons)

Course Code: US903

Level

Duration

4 Years

Department

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

CAO Points

329

Course Type

Undergraduate - CAO, Undergrad Add Ons

Location

Limerick

The modern day ‘smart economy’ is powered by equally smart electronic circuits andsystems. The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronic Engineering with Computer Systems is a four-year engineering programme that provides graduates with a range of practical skills and competences in the areas of hardware development and validation, product software development, embedded systems and digital communications – all highly relevant skillsets for the innovative Electronic Engineer.

The programme starts off with basic analogue and digital circuits and programming and progresses towards the development of modern day intelligent circuits and systems. It includes practical and project-based learning and professional development in well-equipped modern laboratories. 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.

Direct entry onto year 4 is possible for learners with appropriate existing level 7 qualification.

What are the entry requirements?

Leaving Certificate

A minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects, including English or Irish and a minimum of an O4 in Mathematics.

Mature Applicants

Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.

International Applicants

International applicants should apply directly to the International Office at TUS, allowing plenty of time for completing the visa process. Applications for September start should be made by 1st June at the latest to ensure visas are processed in time. You should familiarise yourself with visa processing times for your country of origin to ensure you make a timely application. Find out more here.

Who can I contact?

electronics-level8@lit.ie

What modules will I study?

Year 1

Title: Analogue Electronics 1

Credits: 10
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To introduce the learner to analogue electronic circuits and devices.

Title: C Programming 1

Credits: 10
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Introduction to computer programming on Linux using the C programming language.

Title: Digital Electronics

Credits: 10
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This module introduces the learner to digital electronic circuits and devices.

Title: Electrical Technology 1

Credits: 10
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To introduce the learner to basic electric circuits and electrical devices.

Title: Engineering Mathematics 1

Credits: 10
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This module provides a foundation in mathematical principles: arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, complex numbers, elementary calculus and statistics. The theory is kept to a minimum, with problem-solving used extensively to establish and exemplify the theory. The material will provide engineering applications; the learner will be able to apply standard mathematical techniques to analyse and solve electrical, electronic and related engineering problems.

Title: Engineering Science

Credits: 5
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The aim of the module is to introduce students to a broad knowledge of fundamental Principles and Practical applications in Engineering Science neccessary to support other core modules. The module provides a comprehesive grounding in fundamental Engineering that is relevent to multiple Engineering courses in the department.

Title: Project 1

Credits: 5
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To provide the learner with an opportunity to develop valuable transferable personal and professional skills. Utilising an active learning strategy, the learners will develop their skills in in a range of areas such as project management, decision-making, problem solving, team working and communications. The student will apply these skills to a series of mini projects.
Year 2

Title: Analogue Electronics 2

Credits: 10
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To extend the learners understanding of analogue electronic circuit devices including amplifiers and switching devices. Design opamp circuits for real world applications. Further the understanding of power supplies and data aquisition systems.

Title: C Programming 2

Credits: 10
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This modules covers the more advanced features of the C language, including memory mangement, pointers, structures, file and port I/O

Title: Digital Design and Micro-Controllers

Credits: 10
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This module expands on the digital foundation gained in year 1 of the programme and it also introduces micro - controllers.

Title: Electronic CAD, Build and Simulation

Credits: 5
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The aims of this module are to give the learner a detailed knowledge of schematic capture of electronic circuits, their layout and simulation in a commercial CAD package. The learner will also construct a prototype to meet the specification given by the supervisor to incorporate and integrate aspects of other modules on the programme.

Title: Engineering Mathematics 2

Credits: 10
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To give the learner broad competencies in applied engineering mathematics. At the end of this module, the learner will be able to apply standard mathematical techniques to model and solve problems in engineering.

Title: Project 2

Credits: 5
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To provide the learner with an opportunity to develop valuable transferable personal and professional skills. Utilising an active learning strategy, the learners will develop their skills in in a range of areas such as project management, decision-making, problem solving, team working and communications. The student will apply these skills to a series of mini team projects.

Title: Telecommunications and Networking Principles

Credits: 10
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To give the learner knowledge of some signal processing, modulation and transmission methods used in digital and analog telecommunication systems. To give the learner knowledge of networking and internetworking principles.
Year 3

Title: Advanced Networking and Internet Technology

Credits: 5
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Advanced topics in enterprise class networks such as security, scalibility and emerging technologies as well as internet connectivity for embedded electronic applications including interactive programming methods and data processessing and storage techniques.

Title: Analogue Electronics 3

Credits: 10
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To give the learners in-depth understanding of operational amplifiers circuits and power supply devices. Design and analyse opamp circuits. Develop an understanding of DACs & ADCs. Learners will also be introduced to power electronics.

Title: Data Acquisition and PC Interfacing

Credits: 5
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This module provides the learner with knowledge of the hardware and signal conditioning circuity used in Data Acquisition hardware. This module also provides the learner with a basic working knowledge of the LabVIEW language and its use in Data Acquisition aswell as PC Interfacing.

Title: Digital Communications

Credits: 10
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This Module includes all aspects of modern digital transmission of information; it includes fibre-optic networking, error detection and correction, digital baseband and modulated transmission, transmission lines, information theory and coding, Digital Television, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 compression standards, Digital Video Broadcast (DVB), Mobile Communications systems 2G, 3G, 4G, LTE, antenna systems, radio propagation, satellite communications, data security and the Data Protection Act.

Title: Engineering Mathematics 3

Credits: 5
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To provide the learner with the necessary mathematical background to model, analyse and solve problems in electrical engineering.

Title: Micro-Controllers and Peripheral Interfacing

Credits: 10
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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 assembly language and C programming to interface a micro-controller to peripheral devices such as ADCs, DACs LCDs etc..

Title: Object Oriented Programming

Credits: 5
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This modules covers Object Oriented Programming principles such as polymorphism and inheritance.

Title: Work Placement

Credits: 10
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This placement module will provide students with an opportunity to apply the theoretical and practical knowledge gained on their programme while working in a professional engineering environment. It will also afford them the opportunity to gain valuable career experience and develope their understanding of working in such an environment.
Year 4

Title: Application Development 1

Credits: 5
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This module introduces the C# language for graphical desktop application development.

Title: Advanced Digital Communications

Credits: 5
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Advanced Digital Communications: Sampling, multiplexing and PCM; Baseband transmission and line coding; Optimum filtering for transmission and reception, raised cosine and matched filtering; Information Theory, source coding, compression and encription; Error control coding, error detection and correction systems; Bandpass modulation of a carrier signal, ASK, FSK, PSK, QPSK and QAM.

Title: Advanced Digital Communications and Networking

Credits: 5
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Advanced Digital Communications and Networking: system noise and communications link budgets; fixed point microwave link budgets; mobile and cellular radio, FDMA, TDMA, CDMA and (ultra) wideband systems including 2G, 3G, 4G and LTE; video transmission and storage, HD TV, Digital Video Broadcast and packet video; MPEG 1,2,3,4; network applications, topologies and architecture; network protocols; network performance; switched networks and WANs, space switching time switching and packet switching, ADSL, HDSL,VDSL, Fibre To The Home, Fibre To The Cabinet; broadcast networks and LANs, Wireless LANs, 802.11, Bluetooth, Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure networks, HomePlug.

Title: Advanced HDL

Credits: 5
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This module introduces the student to advanced HDL system design and test techniques using HDL languages. The students will learn how to use a scalable structured digital design methodology to address large scale design problems. They will also learn how to properly document an advanced design so that designs are transferable and reusable. The students will also learn about the various stages in design flow process from concept through to finished product.

Title: Application Development 2

Credits: 5
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This module covers using the C# language to perform I/O and data manulation.

Title: Applied Statistical Analysis

Credits: 5
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At the end of this course students should have the theoretical background and be competent in the application of inferential statistics and statistical methods used in the analysis of data from designed experiments.

Title: Electronic System Analysis

Credits: 5
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The aim of this module is for the learner to model and analyse electronic engineering systems. The emphasis is on specification, design & analysis of electronic systems.

Title: Electronic System Design

Credits: 5
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Give learners an in-depth understanding of a complete Electroinc System, from digital cell design through to higher level 'system on PCB' designs.

Title: Embedded Systems

Credits: 5
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This module is designed to give the learner a theoretical and practical understanding of implementing communciation protocols using a 32-bit microcontroller architecture.

Title: Final Year Project

Credits: 10
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The aim of this module is to develop a learners independent ability to research a topic, complete a technical project and produce a dissertation in accordance with pre-determined formats and standards.

The topic selected must be directly relevant to the course of study being undertaken by the learner.

Title: HDL and digital Design

Credits: 5
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To introduce the learner to VHDL programming and to enhance the learner's knowledge of the use of PLDs in modern digital circuit design.

Title: Real Time Embedded Systems

Credits: 5
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To introduce the learner to Real Time Operating Systems and 32 bit microcontrollers and middleware.

Title: Statistical Process Control

Credits: 5
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To give the learner broad competencies in statistical analysis and to demonstrate the role of statistics and related techniques in Quality systems. At the end of the course, students should be competent in the theoretical background and the application of statistical tools in SPC.