Electronic & Electrical Engineering. The Traditional BE Degree Programme. Information for Stage 3 Students March Your Choices Now Electrical

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1 & The Traditional BE Degree Programme Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Information for Stage 3 Students March 2015 Elec. Eng. BE BE UCD School of, and Communications Scoil na hinnealtóireachta Leictrí, Leictreonaí agus Cumarsáide UCD Choices at end of Stage 1, start and end of Stage 3 choose the / major choose options to prepare for either or choose to specialise in Stage 4 graduate with BE degree: 240 credits 2 Your Choices Now Your Choices Now Stage 2 Stage 3 Energy Stage 2 Stage 3 & Computer Eng. Elec. Eng. - Energy Systems Elec. Eng. Biomedical with Business with Business BE BSc Continue towards or BE degree BE work further study work as engineer possible future BE BSc Continue towards or BE degree BE work further study work as engineer possible future Graduate now, with BSc ( Science) 3 Graduate now, with BSc ( Science) 4 1

2 Bachelor of (BE) Degree BE - Traditional qualification in still respected in the workplace accredited for MIEI membership of Engineers Ireland, professional body no longer sufficient for Chartered Engineer further study would be needed (later in career?) Four years study in total stage 4 mostly core modules, one option project module 15 credits no formal work placement No extra barrier to entry normal progression rules apply need to progress (earn 50 credits in stage 3) to register for project module in stage 4 5 BE Project Digital Communications Digital System Design Processor Design Prof. Eng. Management RF s Wireless Systems Choose 1 option, sem. 1 Entrepreneurship in Eng. Photonic Power s Technology Professional Eng. Finance Choose 1 option, sem. 2 Total 9 taught modules: 45 credits Advanced Signal Processing Neural Project (through both semesters): 15 credits 6 BE - BE Project Appl. of Power s Power s & Drives Power System Design Power System Dynamics & Control Power System Operation Professional Choose 2 options Total 9 taught modules: 45 credits Energy Economics & Policy Entrepreneurship in Eng. Optimisation Techniques Power s Technology Power System Stability Analysis Renewable Energy Systems Project (through both semesters): 15 credits 7 BE Project Modules Separate modules for, we propose a list of projects (in September, week 1) you choose your preferences allocation according to Stage 3 GPA option to propose your own project act early! Independent work through both semesters research and/or design, putting theory into practice guided by supervisor meet at least weekly work in parallel with 4 or 5 taught modules time management is critical Assessment through the year interim report, final report oral presentation, poster presentation interview supervisor and another examiner 8 2

3 After the BE Work often with further training, specific to employer maybe a higher degree later in career? Taught Master s degree in engineering or another area minimum 90 credits (three semesters or full year) fees payable Research Master s degree PhD 18 months to 2 years typically 4 years research, can be more substantial thesis, original work fees payable, but often scholarship available 9 Chartered Engineer CEng Used in Ireland, UK, India, US, Canada: PE = professional engineer Australia, NZ: CPEng = chartered prof. engineer Registered title, protected by law required by law for certain engineering activities Awarded by professional body Engineers Ireland, must also be member! Requirements: education to suitable standard - accredited degree from 2013, Master s level or equivalent development of competence in practice minimum 4 years responsible experience continuing professional development - CPD 10 Master of () Degree Master of () Degree Professional qualification for the future level required to become Chartered Engineer level expected in most of Europe Two years of specialised study in chosen field making five years in total includes work placement includes major project at Master level Entry requirement based on stages 2 and 3, weighted 3 and 7 minimum GPA 2.8 (equivalent to C grade) higher GPA strongly recommended! no easy way back to BE if finding too hard 11 Full tuition fees payable currently 6650 per year for EU students free fees only applies to bachelor degree you pay student contribution, not full tuition fee Alternative register as Science undergrad. student until end of stage 4 take modules appropriate to your chosen then graduate with BSc degree enter programme in 2016 use surplus credits from stage 4 complete in 1 year pay tuition fees for final year only no guarantee that this arrangement will continue! you might have to pay fees for two years 12 3

4 Master of () Degree Work Placement options 30 credit, 6-7 months, start January 2016 replaces entire spring semester 10 credit, summer 2016 (special cases only) take modules in spring 2016 to make up credits UCD will arrange placements competitive process, starts September/October usually subject to interview by employer you may propose your own placement, through UCD different arrangement in with Business Project runs through last two semesters 20 or 25 credits, depending on programme similar arrangements to BE project but expect Master s-level work 13 BSc ( Science) Degree Bachelor of Science degree 3 years, 180 credits not a professional engineering qualification To be compatible with European system: first cycle = Bachelor degree (often 3 years) second cycle = Master degree (typ. 2 years) third cycle = PhD (min. 3 years) could choose now if want programme in Europe To provide exit from provides strong technical foundation to pursue career in another field to continue studies in another area 14 Your Choices in Brief Programme Coordinators Continue in BE programme could graduate in 2016 could work as professional Engineer but not qualified for Chartered Engineer Continue towards in UCD (if eligible) could graduate in 2017 different modules in stage 4, to support Graduate with BSc (Eng. Sci.) in 2015 if eligible: 180 credits at appropriate levels for work or further study e.g. in Europe, qualification in a different field not professional Engineer Decision needed soon return form to Programme Office by 10 April 15 Prof. Tony Fagan & Computer Dr. Damian Flynn BE Energy Dr. David Timoney Energy Systems Dr. Madeleine Lowery Biomedical Dr. Eamonn Ambrose with Business Brian Mulkeen BE 16 4

5 & Computer using electricity for control, communication, entertainment, computing, etc. Work at many different levels IC design analogue & digital system design at various scales algorithms, signal processing Traditional focus on hardware but most hardware now involves computer embedded processor or linked to processor often linked to Internet so computer and software side important 17 - & Computer Digital System Design RF s Software Wireless Systems Digital Communications Project (25 credit) long or short + 6 or 10 options from 16 available Example Options Advanced Signal Processing Analogue Integrated Circuits Digital & Embedded Systems Entrepreneurship in Eng. Foundations of Computing Networks & Internet Systems Neural Numerical Algorithms Operating Systems Photonic Processor Design Wireless Networking Semester by semester, with long work placement & Computer Year 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Code Module Code Module EEEN40010 Control Theory EEEN40210 PWE (30 credits) EEEN40020 EEEN40050 EEEN40150 COMP30010 COMP30040 EEEN40570 EEEN40310 EEEN40300 EN30140 Digital System Design Wireless Systems RF s 1 option from 4 Foundations of Computing Networks and Internet Systems Analogue Integrated Circuits Power s Technology 1 option from 2 Entrepreneurship in Professional Eng. (Finance) Year 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Code Module Code Module EEEN40240 Project (25 credits incl. Res. Skills) Project (25 credits incl. Res. Skills) Project workload can be balanced to suit option choices. EN40430 Professional (Mgt) COMP41670 Software EEEN40060 Digital Communications 2 or 3 options from 7 1 or 2 options from 6 ACM40290 Numerical Algorithms COMP30080 Processor Design COMP30010 Foundations of Computing COMP30090 Operating Systems I COMP40660 Adv. in Wireless Networking COMP40010 Performance of Comp Sys EEEN40030 Photonic EEEN40070 Neural EEEN40280 Digital & Embedded Systems EEEN40130 Advanced Signal Processing EEEN40310 Power s Technology EEEN40270 Analogue & Mixed Signal IC Design EEEN40570 Analogue Integrated Circuits Option Rule: 4 options over two semesters, at least 2 EEEN and at least 1 COMP module 19 (Energy) Power system and smart grid sectors Many challenging areas Power system analysis & design Power electronics applications Sustainable power systems Smart grid communication architectures Electricity market operations Real-world, global revolution Diverse generation & demand-side technologies Stability & economic operation of future power systems Also available as 90-credit designed to follow BE degree 20 5

6 Energy Apps. of Power s Power s & Drives Power System Design Power System Dynamics & Control Power System Operation Renewable Energy Systems Project (25 credit) long or short + 5 or 9 options Example Options Adv. Signal Processing Applied Dynamics 2 Eng. Thermodynamics 2 Energy Economics & Policy Energy Sys. & Climate Entrepreneurship in Eng. Fossil Fuels, Carbon Networks & Internet Systems Numerical Algorithms Optimisation Techniques Power s Technology Power System Stability An. Wireless Systems Energy Systems Broad view of energy systems mechanical engineering electrical engineering chemical engineering geology economics environment Major challenge for developed countries in future demand for energy in all forms is growing need to find sustainable solutions consider security of supply and climate impact Also available as 90-credit designed to follow BE degree Stirling Energy Systems 22 Energy Systems Biomedical Power System Operation Chemical Processes Eng. Thermodynamics 2 Energy Systems & Climate Wind Energy Fossil Fuels, Carbon Research Skills & Tech. Project long or short + 5 or 9 options Example Options Air Pollution Appl. Power s Energy Economics Energy in Transport Entrepreneurial Mgt. Environmental Instrumentation & Control Power System Design Power s & Drives Heat Transfer Mechanics of Fluids Biomedical The application of engineering principles to understand, modify or control biological systems Wide variety of application areas Medical device industry Biosignal and bioimage processing Rehabilitation engineering, orthopaedics Foundation in / or Mechanical Complemented with relevant physiology and anatomy Brought together in specialised Biomedical modules Separate presentation 31 March 13:00, Eng

7 Why with Business? There is a perceived lack of industry-ready engineers coming out of third level education. Industry leaders have been looking to recruit Tshaped individuals combining specialist skills with a broad understanding of the business environment. The ( with Business) produces fully qualified and accredited engineers who have a particular interest in and understanding of the business context within which engineers usually operate. ( with Business) graduates can also consider careers in technical or management consulting, the financial sector and IT. with Business Stage 3 Prerequisite Professional (Finance) Internships with Business Core Business Modules Operations Management Project Management Supply Chain Design and Analysis Mgmt & Org Behaviour Entrepreneurial Mgt. Business Info. Systems. Marketing Management Research Methods/ Thesis Technical Modules 4 technical core Power System Design Power System Operation Power s & Drives 2 options (indicative) App. Power s Power System Power System Stability Analysis

8 with Business Core Business Modules Operations Management Project Management Supply Chain Design and Analysis Mgmt & Org Behaviour Entrepreneurial Mgt. Business Info. Systems. Marketing Management Research Methods/ Thesis Technical Modules 3 Technical Core Digital System Design Radio Frequency s 3 Options (indicative) Advanced Signal Processing Communication Theory Digital Communications Neural Electromagnetic Waves 29 8