Mechatronics combines the skills of:

• electronic,
• mechanical and
• software engineering.

Course Features

The course is designed to meet the requirements of modern industry that demand the combination of electronic, mechanical and software engineering skills together with an emphasis on team-work.
The subjects were chosen so that graduates would be able to take up positions in industry after two years, whilst still allowing graduates to proceed to the Ordinary Degree in Mechatronics and to Honours Degree and Post-Graduate levels within the college or other institutions. The course was specifically set up to provide graduates who are suitable for employment in modern manufacturing industries in Ireland. In doing so, the college has developed training laboratories, which are second to none, either in Europe or in the United States, thereby meeting the needs of not only Irish Industry, but manufacturing enterprises anywhere in the world. This international aspect gives graduates the opportunity to travel Worldwide if they so wish.

Duration

Two years full-time

How to Apply

Through normal CAO application procedure. CAO code: SG306

For More Information

Contact Frank Carter, Head of Department of Mechanical & Electronic Engineering, on 071 91 55225

Email: carter.frank@itsligo.ie

Course Outline

Subjects covered in year 1: Computer Numerical Control, Communication, Applied Electronics, Computer Studies 1, Electrical Principles, Engineering Drawing, Engineering Science 1, Mathematics and Precision Manufacturing Technology 1.

Subjects covered in year 2: Automation Technology, CAD/CAM, Computer Studies 2, Control & Instrumentation, Engineering Science 2, Management Studies, Mathematics 2, Precision Manufacturing Technology 2 and Project.

Further Study

Students may progress to the Ordinary Degree in Mechatronic Engineering on successful completion of the Higher Certificate in Mechatronics. Further transfer is then available to the Honours Degree programmes in either Product Design (B.Eng.) or Quality Management (B.Sc.) or to engineering degrees in other institutions.

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Career Opportunities

This course is particularly timely in that the Skills and Knowledge acquired by graduates are in short supply in Ireland and Internationally. This area has been identified as a priority area for development to meet the needs of modern manufacturing industries.
Graduates would expect to gain employment in the manufacturing and service industries.

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Facilities

• Pneumatics & Hydraulics Training Laboratory
• National Instruments Instrumentation & Control Lab
• Festo Advanced Automation & Control Laboratory
• Ashling Microsystems Microprocessor Laboratory
• Projects & Robotics Laboratory
• Large 32 Station Electronics Laboratory
• Post-Graduate Engineering Research Laboratory
• Suite of Computer Laboratories
• Well Stocked Library with substantial student spaces

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