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ITB offers engineering courses at Honours Bachelor Degree, Ordinary Bachelor Degree and Higher Certificate in the area of Electronics and Computer Engineering Mechatronics and Sustainable Electrical & Control Technology.
Electronics and Computer Engineering
Sustainable Electrical and Control Technology
Electronics and Computer Engineering Overview
This branch of engineering deals with the research, design, test , manufacture and maintenance of modern electronics systems, which typically consist of electronics under the control of software.
As the technology sector in Ireland continues to grow, there is a demand for graduates who have a blend of hardware and software knowledge and skills.
Hardware deals with the electronics and structure of computer based products and software deals with how they are programmed to perform useful tasks. In many cases people working in these areas have graduated from courses where either software or hardware was the major component.
Computer Engineering provides a more suitable base by providing the graduate with theory and skills in hardware and software, as well as giving the student an overview of the architecture of computer based systems. Courses in this area build the students' competencies from basic electronics to microprocessors; embedding computers into products and developing software drivers to make them work.
Career Opportunities
Graduates completing a course in engineering are qualified as Technicians and Engineers and can find a satisfying career in Design, Installation, Testing, Telecommunications, Software Development, System Maintenence and Research and Development.
Official Recognition of ITB's Engineering Courses
Engineers Ireland (www.engineersireland.ie) has accreditated the following programmes leading to professional titles of Associate Engineer or Engineering Technician :
- BEng in Computer Engineering (BN012) - Associate Engineer (AEng MIEI)
- Higher Certificate in Electronics & Computer Engineering - Engineering Technician (Eng Tech IEI)
Mechatronics Engineering Overview
Mechatronics is the synergistic integration of precision mechanical engineering, control theory, computer science and electronics in such areas as product design and process control and automation. The integration of electronics and computing technologies with mechanical engineering now forms a crucial part in the design, manufacture and maintenance of a wide range of modern engineering products and processes. This requires the adoption by engineers and technicians of an inter-disciplinary and integrated approach to engineering that is being referred to as mechatronics.
The aim of the mechatronics courses at ITB is to produce technicians whose skills and knowledge are not confined to a single subject area, but who are capable of operating across a range of engineering disciplines and by doing so provide a link between those with more specialised skills.
Career Opportunities
Graduates completing a course in mechatronics will be qualified as Technicians and Engineers and will be capable of working in a number of interesting areas i.e. Process Engineering, Product Design, Manufacturing, Automation, Quality and Business Process, Green Engineering and Research & Development.
Official Recognition of ITB's Mechatronics Courses
Engineers Ireland (www.engineersireland.ie) has accreditated the following programmes leading to professional title of Associate Engineer :
- BEng in Mechatronics ( BN009) - Associate Engineers (AEng MIEI)
Sustainable Electrical and Control Technology Overview
( This course is NOT being offered in the academic year starting September 2012.)
What is Sustainable Electrical and Control Technology ?
It has been proven that the production and use of energy has a significant effect on the earth’s climate and needs to be addressed. The European Commission and Irish Government have committed themselves to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and have highlighted two key areas that will contribute to meeting their targets:
An increase in the use of renewable electrical technologies such as wind, solar, wave, hydro etc.
An increase in energy efficiency within existing buildings.
Sustainable electrical technologies are those that can be used for an indefinite period without damaging the environment, or without depleting natural resources. Sustainable electrical technicians are involved in the design, installation and maintenance of electrical and control systems in the construction and manufacturing sectors. The aim of the course is to produce technicians that will operate in a sustainable manner in their careers to ensure that maximum energy efficiency is achieved through the use of renewable technologies and energy management techniques. In doing so, graduates will play an important role in addressing the issues of climate change.
Career Opportunities
Graduates completing a course in Sustainable Electrical Technology will be qualified as technicians and will be equipped to work in the renewable energy manufacturing sectors. Typical employers may include:
- Renewable energy contractors
- Electricity generation and supply companies
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Food/beverage companies
- Computer/electronics manufacturers
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