Code
SE710
Location
Carlow
Campus
Kilkenny Road
- Level Level 8
- Duration 4 Years
- CAO Points 308
- Credits 240
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What is the Course about?
Robotics and Automated systems continue to grow in importance within manufacturing and industrial production systems as companies leverage their ability to advance manufacturing and increase production. Robots have an impressive range of applications e.g. packaging, welding, painting, machining, inspecting parts to name a few and find application in almost every industry such as pharmaceutical, chemical, automotive, healthcare, agricultural etc.
Robotics and Automated systems is a multidisciplinary area that combines electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science. In particular, it includes embedded programming, control systems, automated decision-making, and power electronics. Due to the level of technicality involved in this specialized and interdisciplinary field, there is a shortage of qualified graduates and personnel in the industry.
Course Structure
The programme is based on three pillars: electronics, mechanics and computing, enabling candidates to acquire knowledge, skill and expertise to design, develop, commission and maintain robotics and automated systems in a variety of environments and applications for relevant industries. This programme is designed to produce an adaptable graduate, capable of working across present and future industries where robotic and automated systems are employed.
Special Features:
- This course is designed to have a good balance between theory, practical laboratory classes & hands-on project-based learning exercises
- Access to Robotics and Automated Systems laboratory equipment and resources on campus as well as computer software, tools & simulation labs
- Work placement and project collaboration opportunities exist with leading Robotics and Automation companies which are based here in Ireland
- Exit Awards: Higher Certificate in Robotics and Automated Systems (NFQ Level 6) after Year 2, Bachelor of Electronics Engineering (NFQ Level 7) after Year 3
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Computer Aided Drafting (M) | Dynamic Mechanics (M) |
| Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals (M) | Electrical and Electronic Circuits (M) |
| Engineering Mathematics 1 (M) | Engineering Mathematics 2 (M) |
| Robotics Programming 1 (M) | Robotics Project (M) |
| Static Mechanics (M) |
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 2
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
|---|---|
| Drives and Actuators (M) | Embedded Systems 1 (M) |
| Dynamics 2 (M) | Engineering Mathematics 4 (M) |
| Engineering Mathematics 3 (M) | Introduction to Systems and Control (M) |
| Industrial Automation and Robotics (M) | Mechatronics Project (M) |
| Robotics Programming 2 (M) | Robotics Programming 3 (M) |
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 3
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
|---|---|
| Computer Networks 1 (M) | Industrial Studies (M) |
| Control and Human Interfacing (M) | Work Placement (M) |
| Engineering Mathematics 5 (M) | Development Project (Engineering) (E) |
| Industrial Compliance, Safety and Law (M) | Computer Networks 2 (E) |
| Robotic Operating Systems (M) | Network Programmability and Automation (E) |
| Software Defined Radio (E) |
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 4
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (M) | Advanced PLCs (M) |
| Autonomous Robotics (M) | Deep Learning (M) |
| Computer Vision (M) | Power Electronics & Electrical Systems (M) |
| Final Year Project (M) | Robot Mechanics (M) |
| Industrial Networks for Robotics (M) |
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
What are the minimum entry requirements?
- 2H5 & 4O6/H7
- English or Irish at O6/H7
- Mathematics at O6/H7
What follow-on study opportunities are available?
Graduates can progress to postgraduate study at Masters (NFQ Level 9) or Doctorate (NFQ Level 10)level.
What exemptions will I receive?
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Notes
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What will I be able to do when I finish the course?
Robotics and Automated systems draws on expertise of many engineering disciplines and elements of mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, electronic, telecoms, networking, and industrial engineering. Robotics and Automated Systems Engineers could be suitable for the following job titles:
- Robotics Engineers
- Robotics Test Engineers
- Automation System Engineers
- Senior Automation Engineer
- Senior Controls Engineer
- Senior C++ Engineer - R&D role
- Process Excellence Analyst
- Controls Team Lead
- Robotics Process Automation (RPA)Consultant
- Maintenance Test Engineer
- Field Service Engineer
- Solutions Architect Consultant (Very senior role)
- Engineering Project Manager.
The above positions are suitable for the following areas: automotive, aerospace, nuclear, mining, textile, computer industries, military, space, educational, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and high volume manufacturing.
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