Course Features

The course aims to provide the student with a learning experience of the highest quality, supported by State-Of-The-Art laboratories and equipment.Whereas the course focuses on Electronic Design, the scope of the course is such that graduates can function confidently at Technician and Technician-Engineer level across the spectrum of Electronics, from Design and Development to Manufacture and Service.
The graduate from this course is ideally equipped to continue to Honours Degree level at IT Sligo, or at any IT or University.

Course Outline

STAGE 1 (32 Weeks)

Digital Electronics, Computer Programming, Project & Presentation, Analogue Electronics 1, Electrical Principles, Engineering Science, Mathematics 1.

STAGE 2 (32 Weeks)

Embedded Microelectronic Systems 1, CProgramming, PCB Design, Assembly & Test, Analogue Electronics 2& Circuit Theory, Measurement & Instrumentation, Knowledge Management & Intellectual Property, Mathematics 2.

STAGE 3 (32 Weeks)

Embedded Microelectronic System 2,Embedded Software Design, Project, Analogue Devices and Control Systems, Data and Computer Communications, System Integration and Test, Quality Management/Technical Presentation, Mathematics 3.

GRADUATE PROFILE

Kieran Murphy -B.Eng (Product Design) Final Year student at IT Sligo 2003.

My studies began at IT Sligo with a National Certificate in Electronic Engineering. I found the course to be both challenging and interesting. This course has since been upgraded to Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering. I especially enjoyed my second year project, which involved an Infrared link for transmitting and receiving information. I continued my studies with a National Diploma in Industrial Automation, learning about automating and controlling industrial processes and systems. My Diploma project involved designing an electronic system to automatically tune mechanical weighing scales. Last year I completed the Bachelor of Engineering in Product Design and used a microcontroller in my Degree project to control an electronic scoreboard. The 6 months of industrial placement during Year 4 of the Degree was invaluable in preparation for industry. I found the electronic engineering facilities for project work in the IT second to none. They certainly hold a lot of potential for eager students in the future!

Further Study

Graduates from this course can apply for a place on the Bachelor of Engineering (HONOURS)in Product Design at IT Sligo or Honour Degree courses at other institutions, or for the Honours B.Sc. in Quality Management & Technology at IT Sligo.

Career Opportunities

This course gives the student an in-depth understanding of the complete design and manufacturing cycle, thus equipping him/her for employment anywhere in the electronics industry.

Facilities

State-Of-The-Art laboratories supporting;
• Computer-Based Training
• Design Software; schematic capture, simulation,PCB Design and Prototyping
• Embedded Systems Design and Development.