Students can choose from a number of advanced technology modules such as: signal and image processing, embedded systems, communications technologies, sensor systems, the Internet of Things, advanced system-on-chip design and artificial intelligence.
A range of Engineering Transferable Skills modules enable students to develop skills in business, innovation, regulatory and research methods, while also providing options in advanced mathematical techniques and information technology. These modules will prepare students for lifelong learning and development in a professional engineering career, either in industry or in a research environment.
The programme will run over nine months from September–May, aligned with the academic year. It will consist of 60 ECTS divided into advanced Electronic & Computer technology modules, engineering transferable skills modules and a 20 ECTS individual project defined in one of the following research areas: signal and image processing, embedded systems, communications systems, consumer electronics, and biomedical electronics.
Advanced Technology Modules provide students with a range of electronic & computing technology topics designed to complement proposed research project areas such as: signal and image processing, embedded systems, sensor systems for biomedical applications, communications systems, automotive applications, the Internet of Things, and advanced system-on-chip technologies.
A range of Engineering Transferable Skills modules enable students to develop skills in business, innovation, regulatory and research methods, while also providing options in advanced mathematical techniques and information technology as necessary. These modules will prepare students for lifelong learning and development in a professional engineering career, either in industry or in a research environment.
The Electronic & Computer Engineering Project combines students’ technical experience in advanced electronic & computer engineering with professional skills of project management, report writing and presentation skills, where students will work to design and implement a system using advanced technologies and techniques. All projects will include components of design, modelling, analysis, prototyping and testing, building on current state-of-art technologies as identified in commercial and academic literature. In addition to technical development towards a demonstrator system, project deliverables will include an oral presentation, submission of a research abstract and presentation of a research poster at NUI Galway’s Research Day and a professionally written technical report. Efforts will be made to identify an industrial partner for each project.
Curriculum Information
Curriculum information relates to the current academic year (in most cases).
Course and module offerings and details may be subject to change.
Year 1 (60 Credits)
- Optional EE5115: Advanced Electronic & Computer Engineering Project: EEE topic - 20 Credits - Semester 1
- Optional CT5110: Advanced Electronic & Computer Engineering Project: CSIT topic - 20 Credits - Semester 1
- Optional EE5116: Mobile Device Technologies - 5 Credits - Semester 2
- Optional EE502: Bioinstrumentation Design - 5 Credits - Semester 1
- Optional EE5126: UX Design for Wearable Electronics - 5 Credits - Semester 1
- Optional EE5123: RF Technologies for Medical Devices - 5 Credits - Semester 1
- Optional CT421: Artificial Intelligence - 5 Credits - Semester 1
- Optional EE451: System on Chip Design I - 5 Credits - Semester 1
- Optional EE445: Digital Signal Processing - 5 Credits - Semester 1
- Optional EE453: Telecommunications Software Applications - 5 Credits - Semester 1
- Optional IE446: Project Management - 5 Credits - Semester 1
- Optional ME432: Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship - 5 Credits - Semester 1
- Optional ME521: Research Methods for Engineers - 5 Credits - Semester 1
- Optional IE450: Lean Systems - 5 Credits - Semester 1
- Optional AY872: Financial Management I - 5 Credits - Semester 1
- Optional ME3104: Introduction to Regulatory Affairs in Manufacturing - 5 Credits - Semester 2
- Optional ME5103: Regulatory Affairs and Case Studies - 10 Credits - Semester 1
- Optional EE5119: Topics in Advanced Mobile Networks - 5 Credits - Semester 2
- Optional EE551: Embedded Image Processing - 5 Credits - Semester 2
- Optional EE590: Reconfigurable System on Chip (rSoC) Design - 5 Credits - Semester 2
- Optional EE5124: Bioinstrumentation Design 2 - 5 Credits - Semester 2
- Optional EE5122: Smart Devices for Connected Health - 5 Credits - Semester 2
- Optional CT437: Computer Security and Forensic Computing - 5 Credits - Semester 2
