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Engineering, Mathematics and Science
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Junior Freshman (first) year
Senior Freshman (second) year
Sophister (third & fourth) years
Introduction to professional engineering
The aim of the course is to introduce the
students to the role of the professional
engineer and all that it entails. The key point
of the course is to emphasise that this role
has more than a technical side and that all
decisions made and actions taken can have
social, economic, ethical, regulatory and
political implications. An associated objective
is to promote critical thinking and critical
analysis skills and most importantly to begin
to get students to deal with more open ended
questions and develop the ability to work
independently.
Engineering design project II
This is a full semester design and build
project for a refugee shelter that meets
the needs of a well-defined specification
for a hostile environment. Students design
and build a temporary demountable and
adaptable structure, understand recycling
strategies and elements of sustainable
design. Students work in groups either as
the team leader or a team member and
work on a multi-disciplinary project, define a
design problem and carry out the necessary
analysis and calculations, and manage the
construction of a shelter.
Engineering design project I
Students design, build and test a Roman
mangonel (catapult) according to a Conceive-
Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) compliant
methodology. Students apply engineering
sciences through learning-by-doing project
work to provide a framework to encourage
creativity and innovation, to develop team
work and communication skills through group-
based activity and to foster self-directing
learning and critical evaluation.
Engineering design project III
This module introduces the challenge of
electronic systems design. The project is
an example of ‘hardware and software co-
design’ and the scale of the task is such that it
requires teamwork and a co-ordinated effort.
Each group has access to the basic shell of
a vehicle that includes the motor assemblies,
battery holders and sensors. The design
objective is to build a computer controlled
autonomous vehicle with motor-driven wheels
and position sensors.
Chemistry
General chemistry, physical chemistry,
organic chemistry
There is an optional language course in French or German, with certification, in the Senior Freshman and Junior Sophister (second and
third) years. Both courses continue over the two years.
Assessment
Assessment in each of the first two years is by means of written
examination, primarily at the end of the last term combined
with continuous assessment of coursework during the year.
Typically, end-of-year examinations contribute at least 50%
towards your grade in each subject. The design projects are
assessed entirely by continuous assessment.
Career opportunities
The B.A.I. is a professional degree accredited by Engineers
Ireland and is recognised by a large number of engineering
institutions outside Ireland. It will be your gateway to a wide and
varying career path. See the specialist areas below for further
details of career opportunities.
Further information
Tel: + 353 1 896 1142
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