Course details
Electronic engineering is a rapidly advancing profession and is the driving force behind the development of the world’s information technology. Electronic engineers create, design and develop everyday devices like the mobile phone, portable music devices and computers. Electronic engineering offers a broad range of exciting career challenges including producing new innovations and developments in telecommunications, robotics, computing hardware and power and electrical equipment.
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERS DESIGN AND DEVELOP THE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WE USE EVERY DAY, FROM MOBILE PHONES TO MICROWAVES
What's needed?
- Love of problem-solving
- Creative thinking
- Technical mind
- Team work
- Communication
Electronic engineers use their problem-solving skills to…
- Design cutting-edge consumer gadgets such as virtual reality headsets or augmented reality glasses.
- Improve navigation control systems for aircraft, ships and trains.
- Enhance the design of medical devices such as hearing aids or pacemakers.
- Design artificial intelligence systems for computers and devices.
Career Opportunities
Electronic Engineering graduates will find many employment opportunities both in Ireland and abroad in a range of industries:
- Design Engineer
- Maintenance Engineer
- Production Engineer
- Sales Engineer
- Management Engineer
- Software Engineer
What subjects will I study?
Semester 1
- Computer Systems and Networking 1
- Introduction to Programming
- Engineering Physics
- Introduction to Engineering (ME, MT, EE)
- Electrical Principles Engineering M and E 101
- Schematic Capture and Simulation Design 1
Semester 2
- C Programming 101
- Circuit Layout Design 2
- Practical Electronics
- Computer Systems and Networking 2
- Mathematics 1
- Mechatronics Technology 102
Semester 3
- Audio and Image Processing
- Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Applied Electronics
- C Programming 201
- Microcontroller Architecture
- Instrumentation and Control 201
Semester 4
- Embedded Programming 201
- Instrumentation and Control 202
- Project Year 2
- Software Engineering
- Mathematics 2
- Microcontroller Programming
Course Location
About Institute of Technology Sligo
IT Sligo is one of Ireland’s most successful third level educational institutions. A regional leader in education, innovation and economic and social development, they provide ctheirses with the real-world skills that students need to thrive in the modern workplace. IT Sligo is known for:
- Delivering flexible, practical programmes within the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), from higher certificate and degree level courses to taught masters and PhD level, in the classroom and online, with professional accreditation for certain awards.
- Small class sizes, with a low student to staff ratio, meaning students have a better working relationship with their lecturers.
- Partnering with businesses, the community and creative industries across core disciplines of Business and Social Sciences, Engineering and Design and Science to provide students work placements and internships.
- An excellent track record in innovation and research, providing a focal point for local business innovation and development through our Innovation Centre.
Reaching out to business, the community and abroad
- Working with their partners in industry, IT Sligo delivers a broad spectrum of tailored programmes approved by external bodies such as Engineers Ireland, Coca-Cola, Irish Prison Service, the CISCO Academy and the Irish Medicines Board.
- their annual Science theyek activities attract over 3,000 visitors to take part in practical scientific experiments.
- IT Sligo is an accredited member of the European Credit Transfer Scheme for Higher Education Awards and received the Extended European Erasmus University Charter in 2007.
A unique kind of campus
- Centrally located 72-acre campus in Sligo town, with good public transport links.
- Benefiting from a €35 million capital investment, including new Technology and Science buildings, a new student services building and a state-of-the-art library set on three floors.
- Sports Facilities include the multipurpose Knocknarea Arena, an international standard outdoor athletics track, floodlit soccer and Gaelic pitches and leisure and gym facilities.
- Plentiful and affordable student accommodation within walking distance of the campus: there are 2,100 bed spaces provided within Sligo City exclusively for students.
- Basics of Electrical Substations Study 365EUR 22Duration: 4 Hours
- Fusion 360 Circuit Design (PCB Manufacturing) Global CoursesEUR 20
EUR 197Duration: 2 Hours
