Code
SE700
Location
Waterford
Campus
Cork Road
- Level Level 8
- Duration 4 years
- CAO Points 272
- Credits 240
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What is the BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering?
The BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering is a full-time, four year, honours degree course of study that can be chosen within the Engineering Common Entry Route. This course is recognised by Engineers Ireland (EI) and prepares students for employment in the electronics industry.
Industrial Studies and Placement
The placement occurs in an electronics company from mid-February to mid-August in year 3, semester 6. Prior to going on placement, there is an intensive course on Health & Safety, Resource Management and Ethics in Engineering.
Companies which have taken students in the past include ABB, Abbott, Analog Devices, Bausch & Lomb, Braun, Datapac, EMC, Ericsson, ESB, GEA Automation, Honeywell, Howmedica, Intel, Janssen Pharmaceutical, Kromberg & Schubert, Lasercut Engineering, Measurex, Merck Sharpe & Dohme, Sanmina - SCI and Schering Plough.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Engineering | Analogue Electronic Devices |
| Engineering Computing | DC Circuit Theory |
| Engineering Maths 1 | Introduction to Electronic & Electrical Technology |
| Engineering Professionalism | Introduction to Programming |
| Engineering Physics 1 | Engineering Maths 2 |
| Engineering Physics 2 |
Year 2
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
|---|---|
| Advanced Programming for Robotics | Analogue Electronic Circuits 2 |
| Analogue Electronic Circuits 1 | Digital Systems |
| Finite State Machines | Electric Circuit Theory |
| Maths Ordinary Differential Equations | Maths Advanced Calculus |
| Intro Telecoms Theory | Micro Electronics |
| AC Circuit Theory | Object Orientated Programming for Microcontrollers |
Year 3
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
|---|---|
| Advanced Engineering Maths | Placement |
| Analogue Control | Enterprise Studies |
| Embedded Systems Scripting | Research Methods |
| Mobile Wireless Telecoms 1 | |
| Semiconductor Fundamentals | |
| Choose one of the following electives: | |
| *Analogue Circuit Designs | |
| *Electromagnetic Fields & Waves | * = Elective |
Year 4
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 |
|---|---|
| Embedded Systems Architecture & Hardware | Project Implementation |
| Mobile Wireless Telecoms 2 | Embedded Firmware |
| Project Specification | Real Time DSP Implementation |
| Theory & Applications of DSP | Choose one of the following electives: |
| Choose one of the following electives: | *Semiconductor Devices |
| *Application of the Internet of Things | *Applied Embedded OSs |
| *Data Communications | *Digital Control |
| *Digital Communication Analysis | *Embedded System on Chip Design |
| * Microelectronic Circuit Design | * = Elective |
Leaving Cert: Entry requirements for BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering:
2 subjects: H5
4 subjects: O6/H7
English or Irish: O6/H7
Mathematics: O2/H6
Advanced and Equivalent Entry for the BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering:
Students who complete other engineering courses at SETU, or another third level institution, at ordinary degree level or equivalent, may apply to transfer onto this course at the third year stage. Students who complete level 6 higher certificate programmes in engineering may apply for entry into this course at the second year stage.
Graduates of BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering may find employment in the following areas:
- Electronics Design
- Control Engineering
- Research & Development
- Test and Measurement
- Technical Support
- Electronic Sales
Follow on Study for BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering graduates:
MEng in Electronic Engineering
Research Opportunities BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering graduates:
Some recent graduates are pursuing Masters and PhD level research in Ireland and abroad.
Graduates of BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering may find employment in the following areas:
- Electronics Design
- Control Engineering
- Research & Development
- Test and Measurement
- Technical Support
- Electronic Sales
Research Opportunities BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering graduates:
Some recent graduates are pursuing Masters and PhD level research in Ireland and abroad.
Graduates from this programme may continue their studies at masters degree level. There is a master degree programme available in the School of Engineering in SETU Waterford including:
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Mr Fergal O Hanlon
Lecturer in Software Engineering -
Call: +35351302647
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