Electronic and Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering

Course Details

Course Code	SG_ETRON_J07
Level	7
Duration	2 years
Credits	60
Method of Delivery	Online
Campus Locations	Sligo
Mode of Delivery	Part Time

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Course Overview

Modern electronic engineering systems are often referred to as embedded systems and these systems are the main focus of Electronic Engineering in ATU Sligo. Embedded Systems combine hardware (electronic circuits), software (computer programs) together into products such as mobile phones, MP3 Players, computer network routers, aircraft guidance systems and automobile engine management systems.

This is year 3 (the award year) of the Level 7 BEng in Electronic Engineering. Having completed the programme, you will be able to:

Implement serial communications protocols on an 8-bit microcontroller.
Use software tools for digital signal processing.
Write embedded code for an 8-bit microcontroller.
Complete an embedded systems project with an 8-bit core.
Design, integrate and test an embedded system.

Please note that modules run on a two-year cycle i.e. first-year modules become second-year modules and vice-versa every other year. The year long modules run every year first-year students take Maths, and second-year students take the Project module.

Recommended Study Hours per week

Students must expect to attend live online classes 3-4 times per week and each class lasts approximately 1 hour. Live lectures normally take place between 6pm and 10pm, Monday to Thursday but this may vary depending on the availability of specific lecturers. It is recommended that students should try to allow for 5-6 hours per week per five-credit module to their studies.

Examination and Assessment

A mix of continuous assessment, laboratory exercise and exams.
Note: Where assessment on the programme involves examinations, these are held on campus or at another exam venue in the Republic of Ireland. There are typically two exam periods: January and May. Times scheduled for examinations (face to face / online exams ) are in GMT.
Students who are resident overseas and those with extenuating circumstances may apply to take examinations online with an external online invigilation service (online proctored exams), where this is available. Places are limited for this service.

On-Campus Attendance Requirement

One/two days per semester.
Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

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Entry Requirements

Merit Grade at Level 6 (Higher Cert) in Electronic Engineering or related discipline. Applicants who have successfully completed the Certificate in Electronics and Automation are also eligible. Applicants with other qualifications and/or with relevant industrial experience will also be considered through ATU’s RPL process.

Fees

Total Fees EU: €6,800

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Professional Accreditation

Engineers Ireland Associate Engineer.

Careers

This course allows students to pursue a career at associate engineering level anywhere in the electronics, software or manufacturing industry.

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Who Should Apply?

This programme is suitable for technicians with a Level 6 qualification in electronics or related disciplines looking to up-skill into the Electronics profession.