Code
SE721
Location
Waterford
Campus
Cork Road
- Level Level 7
- Duration 3 years
- CAO Points 245
- Credits 180
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What is Electronic Engineering?
Common electronic systems include applications like mobile phones, sound and vision systems, computer and information technology, automation and machine control, robotics and biomedical engineering. Electronic engineering is concerned with the design, development, manufacture and application of electronic devices, circuits and systems.
What is the BEng in Electronic Engineering course?
The BEng in Electronic Engineering is a full-time three year degree course, which prepares students for employment and/or further education in the area of electronic engineering.
Project Work
There is a strong emphasis on project work in the course. Students design, construct and test embedded electronic applications.The BEng has a strong embedded electronic, software and instrumentation emphasis.
Example project application areas
Example project application areas include Robotics, Automotive Electronics, Telecommunications, Sensors and Interfacing to Mobile Phones and WWW.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering Applications & Practice | Discrete Active Circuits |
| Engineering Professionalism & Technology | Combinational Digital Systems |
| Electrical Science 1 | Electrical Science 2 |
| Fundamental Engineering Maths | Introductory Calculus |
| Engineering Science | Electrical Design Software |
| Electronic Devices & Circuit Technology | Electronics Project |
Year 2
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
|---|---|
| Operational Amplifiers & Applications | Electronic Power Circuits |
| Sequential Digital Systems | Programmable Digital Systems |
| Telecommunications Fundamentals | Industrial Instrumentation |
| Further Calculus and Probability | Linear Algebra and ODE’s |
| Electronic Systems 1 | Electronic Systems 2 |
| Introduction to HLL Programming | Control Systems |
Year 3
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
|---|---|
| Embedded Systems Project | Embedded Project Application |
| Embedded HLL Programming | Telecommunications Systems |
| Industrial Measurement | Embedded Systems Design |
| Math.Transform Methods | Linear/Fourier Analysis |
| Computer Interfacing | Computer Interfacing & Network |
| Embedded ARM Development |
Leaving Cert: Minimum entry requirements for BEng in Electronic Engineering
5 subjects: O6/H7
English or Irish: O6/H7
Mathematics: O6/H7
Advanced and Equivalent Entry for BEng in Electronic Engineering:
Students who complete this level 7 degree programme can choose either to graduate after three years or progress on to a related level 8 degree.
Career Opportunities for BEng in Electronic Engineering graduates:
- Telecommunications (e.g. Nokia, Ericssons)
- Microprocessor manufacture (e.g. Intel)
- Field service engineering (e.g. Siemens)
- Automotive Electronics
- Software development C/C++/JAVA
- Technical sales
Follow on study for BEng in Electronic Engineering graduates:
Career Opportunities for BEng in Electronic Engineering graduates:
- Telecommunications (e.g. Nokia, Ericssons)
- Microprocessor manufacture (e.g. Intel)
- Field service engineering (e.g. Siemens)
- Automotive Electronics
- Software development C/C++/JAVA
- Technical sales
Completion of a level 8 programme will also enable students to undertake taught Masters programmes or Masters degrees by research at SETU Waterford or other third-level colleges.
