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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics

Course Aims

The programme is targeted towards those working in a related industry, who have
already achieved the award of Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics (NFQ level
7) or who desire to upskill to a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics
(NFQ level 8).

Mechatronics is the integration of precision mechanical engineering, control theory,
computer science and electronics in:
• Product design process, for creation of more functional and adaptable
products.
• Process control and automation.
• Quality control/Management.
• System efficiency enhancement, including ergonomics.

Employment opportunities exist in (among other key industries):
• Industries requiring automated manufacturing processes for mass production and quality control (e.g. pharmaceutical industry, vehicle manufacture and assembly, food processing etc.).
• Design and development of intelligent machines (e.g. robots) and autonomous vehicles for application in hostile environments e.g. fire fighting, bomb disposal etc.
• Medical devices industry incorporating sensors, control and machine vision.

This programme allows students to achieve the award of Bachelor in Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics. This is a widely-recognised and accredited multidisciplinary engineering qualification.
It will give students the necessary knowledge and skills to advance in their
employment as a engineer in a relevant industry.

Course Content

Subjects covered in the programme include aspects of automation, mechanics, information technology, mathematics, design, and mechatronics applications. A significant aspect of the programme is the undertaking of a project in which the theoretical and practical skills developed during the programme are brought together in the design and construction of a Mechatronics solution to an engineering
problem.

The programme fee will include all the learning and support sessions, including necessary learning material. Access and support will be provided to e-mail and online learning resources. Any necessary software will be provided to complete additional coursework at home.

Course Delivery

This course will be offered over 2 years in four semesters with a possibility of
one extra summer semester. The lecture content will be provided as ‘live’ online
lectures. These are recorded and can be viewed again at a time convenient to
the student. Students will be required to attend ITB for three practical days per
semester, these normally take place on a Saturday. Tutorials and continuous
assessment will be provided online as applicable.
Occasionally during the programme students may be expected to be available
for accelerated delivery of certain practical modules. The time and duration of these
modules will be agreed in good time.

Support

Resources such as lecture notes, past exam papers, tutorials etc. will all be made available online, for access at home or work. Through discussion groups and
forums as well as e-mail and phone support there is a wide range of support
available to students from both lecturers and class colleagues.
Once registered as a student, computer facilities are available in ITB at all times.
Computer application training is given during the first semester. Online material
is available to students who have internet access. In addition to web resources the
library stocks many of the texts referred to in class.

Assessment

There is a wide range of assessment procedures employed in this programme.
Assessment will range from laboratory assignments to online tests. Many of the
modules will be continuously assessed throughout the semester, and the final
module mark arrived at by a combination of final exam and continuous assessment.
In some cases modules are assessed by ongoing continuous assessment only.

Course Content

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