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Faculty of Science & Engineering :
Engineering
Electronic Engineering with Computers - MH301
Electronic Engineering - MH302
Electronic Engineering with Communications - MH303
Common Entry to Engineering - MH304
BE (Level 8 Honours)
Entrance requirements |
2HC3 + 4OD3, English, Irish, HC3 in Mathematics or equivalent, OD3/HD3 in a Science subject (i.e. Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry) A special Mathematics exam is available for students who have not attained a HC3 in Maths. |
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Duration |
4 years |
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Points 2009 |
MH301 - 480, MH302- 405, MH303 -365, MH304 -410 |
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Course Outline |
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| First Year | |||
| - Electronic Engineering Fundamentals | |||
| - Computing for Engineers | |||
| - Computer Architecture and Digital Logic | |||
| - Physics for Engineers | |||
| - Professional Skills | |||
| - Engineering Mathematics | |||
| - Introduction to Engineering Design | |||
| - Electronic Materials Science | |||
| - Electric Fields and Circuits | |||
| Second Year | |||
| - Solid State Electronics | |||
| - Introduction to Telecommunications | |||
| - Digital Systems | |||
| - Analogue Electronics | |||
| - Electronic Networks and Machines | |||
| - Differential Equations and Transform Methods | |||
- Entrepreneurial Skills and New Enterprise Development |
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| - Object-Oriented Programming | |||
| - Analogue Electronics: Op-Amp Circuits | |||
| - System Dynamics | |||
| - Complex Analysis and Vector Calculus | |||
| Third Year | |||
| - Signals and Systems | |||
| - Real-Time and Embedded Systems | |||
| - Computation and Simulation | |||
| - Probability and Statistics | |||
| - Project Planning | |||
| - Modulation and Coding Techniques | |||
| - Six-month Industrial Work Placement * | |||
| This degree offers the student the chance to undertake relevant paid work experience. | |||
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Computer Engineering MH301
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Electronic Engineering MH302
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Communications Engineering MH303
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| -Operating Systems | - Analogue and Power Electronics | - Digital Signal Processing | |
| -Software Engineering | - Electromagnetics and Propagation | - Computer and Communications Networks | |
| - Information Theory | |||
| Fourth Year | - Optical Electronics and Communications | ||
| - Digital Signal Processing | - Digital Signal Processing | - Communications Engineering Project | |
| - Computer and Communications Networks | - Computer and Communications Networks | - Elective 1 and 2 | |
| - Control System Design | - Control System Design | - Mobile/Satellite Communications | |
| - ASIC Design and Architecture | - ASIC Design and Architectures | - Adaptive and Intelligent Systems | |
| - Computer Engineering Project | - Electronic Engineering Project | Electives: | |
| - Elective 1 and 2 | - Elective 1 and 2 | Advanced Mathematics- Unconstrained Optimisation | |
| - Adaptive and Intelligent Systems | - RF Circuits and Systems | - Management Practice | |
| - Computer Control Systems | - Computer Control Systems | - Control System Design | |
| Electives: | Electives: | - ASIC Design and Architecture | |
| - Advanced Mathematics- Unconstrained Optimisation | - Advanced Mathematics- Unconstrained Optimisation | - RF Circuits and Systems | |
| - Management Practice | - Management Practice | - Computer Control Systems | |
| - Information Theory | - Information Theory | ||
| - Optical Electronics and Communications | - Optical Electronics and Communications | ||
| - Mobile/Satellite Communications | - Mobile/Satellite Communications | ||
| - RF Circuits and Systems | - Adaptive and Intelligent Systems | ||
Engineering is one of the most dynamic and creative disciplines around today. From medical diagnostics to mobile communications, from internet gaming to transport systems – we are surrounded by the wonders of engineering. Engineering may be defined as the science of creating innovative, efficient, and useful systems to serve society.
As a student of Computer, Electronic, or Communications Engineering, you will have access to Maynooth's state-of-the-art facilities as you learn to design innovative systems and gain the business skills needed to succeed in industry.
From day one, you will be immersed in the key elements of electronics, computers, and communications engineering in lectures, tutorials, and lab and project work. You will learn to harness your creative, intellectual, and problem-solving skills, and learn to collaborate in a team-based environment. You will also have an opportunity to spend up to six months developing your practical skills through an industrial work placement.
Course Structure
All Engineering students take common First and Second Year programmes. In Third Year, all students divide into the three degree programmes: Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering with Computers, Electronic Engineering with Communications.
In Third Year, students spend six months on an industrial work placement.
These Honours degree programmes are accredited by the Institute of Engineers of Ireland (IEI). Holders of a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree will be eligible for membership of the institute and be exempt from any further written examination on the path to qualifying as a Chartered Engineer. Honours graduates are also eligible for associate membership of the Institution of Electrical Engineers (AMIEE) in the UK and membership of the Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (MIEEE) in the US.
Special Mathematics Exam: Applicants who do not have the required HC3 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics may take this exam, which is based on the Leaving Certificate Higher Level syllabus. The exam takes place in late August. Sample papers are available online at www.eeng.nuim.ie.
Career Options
At Maynooth, we view engineering students as apprentice professionals, preparing to steer Ireland toward its 21st century goal of becoming a 'knowledge economy'. There are many interesting and challenging career opportunities available, and engineering graduates are in high demand in Ireland and abroad. Maynooth is ideally situated close to major tech companies, such as Intel, IBM, and Hewlett-Packard, all of whom have a very strong demand for engineering graduates. Students may also opt to use their problem-solving and team management skills to pursue careers in areas such as finance, management, marketing, and accountancy.
Postgraduate Options
- Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering
- ME in Electronic Engineering
- MEngSc
- PhD
Department of Electronic Engineering |
Tel: 01 708 6057 Fax: 01 708 6027 Email: engineering@eeng.nuim.ie www.eng.nuim.ie |