Process Chemical Engineering (BE)

Process & Chemical Engineering (BE) 268 Course Code: CK601 Leaving Certificate Additional Requirements: In addition to the minimum entry requirements outlined on page 51, a HC3 is required in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics. If the HC3 is in Applied Mathematics, a HD2 in Mathematics is also required. A Laboratory Science subject is also required. Duration: 4 years More Information: T: +353 (0)21 4902389 E: processeng@ucc.ie www.ucc.ie/processeng/ Why study Process and Chemical Engineering? The BE in Process and Chemical Engineering at UCC provides graduates with a rigorous core Chemical Process Engineering degree, but also offers specialist elective streams (in Business & Supply Chain Management, Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical or Energy & Environmental) which provide the opportunity to add some specialisation in their area of interest. Graduates are highly employable in the pharmaceutical, food and other process industries, in design and manufacture of process equipment and processes and with engineering consultancy firms. The degree provides graduates with the necessary technical and interpersonal skills to work in any process industry. There is a continuing emphasis on the development of soft skills such as teamworking and presentation skills throughout the course including a module on technical communication skills in year one. A six-month work placement between third year and fourth year provides undergraduates with valuable experience and insight into the work of a chemical process engineer, and helps provide them with the necessary skills and attributes to make a successful transition to a professional career following graduation. Starting salaries are attractive and further career prospects are excellent. Classes are small and the staff helpful, providing a stimulating environment within a picturesque university setting. Practical work Programme Overview The BE in Process and Chemical Engineering degree offers electives in any one of three areas (Business & Supply Chain Management, Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical or Energy & Environmental). The first two years of the programme are common and students choose their preferred elective stream from year three. The course incorporates a six month industrial placement and graduates can become Chartered Engineers after graduation once they have completed the required amount of extra academic courses and/or professional practice. The course is accredited by both Engineers Ireland and the Institution of Chemical Engineers (UK). Engineers Ireland have stipulated that the requirement for the Chartered Engineer title for programmes completed from 2013 will be an accredited (5 year) master degree programme as opposed to an accredited honours bachelor degree programme. It is envisaged that graduates of 4 year IChemE accredited courses will still be eligible for the Chartered Engineer title via the UK's Engineering Council body. Chartered Engineers are mutually recognised in Ireland, the UK and a number of other countries via the Washington Accord. Work Placement The programme offers a six month salaried industrial work placement in the process industries (pharmaceutical, food, chemical etc). Students are placed in Ireland or abroad between third and fourth year. Career Opportunities Chemical Process Engineers find employment in a wide range of process industries – among them pharmaceuticals, food and drinks, cosmetics, bulk chemicals, plastics, gas and oil refining and the energy sector in general. A large proportion are employed by Engineering consultancy firms and these often work in teams with groups of other engineers (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, etc) in the design, installation and commissioning of plants and processes for companies operating in the pharmaceutical, food and chemical sectors. The work of the Chemical Process Engineer usually involves one or more of the following: • Designing a process to produce a given product through all the stages from intake of raw materials to output of finished product. Postgraduate Opportunities in UCC The Department of Process and Chemical Engineering offers MSc, MEngSc and PhD programmes to graduates in Engineering and Science. Current research encompasses: bioprocess engineering, packaging and shelf life, particle and powder handling and processing, product design engineering and process assessment and optimisation. The Department also offers a Certificate and a Diploma in Process and Chemical Engineering on an evening part-time basis over one and two years respectively and an MEngSc in Pharmaceutical Engineering on a part time basis. As indicated above, a taught Masters in (Process and Chemical Engineering) is being designed. Student Profile Regina Lynch 3rd Year BE (Hons) (Process and Chemical Engineering) “What I like about doing Process and Chemical Engineering in UCC are the wide range of subjects and their application to the modern food and pharmaceutical industries, field trips to pharmaceutical plants and distillery companies and talks from graduates of the course. All these have helped my understanding of the course. I also like the small class sizes as it allows you to get to know your peers. I like the diverse range of subjects offered in first year, especially physics and computer-aided process engineering. I would recommend this course for people who, like me, are interested in, some or all of, Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Applied Maths and who like to be inventive or like contributing new ideas to improve old ones.” Engineering • Designing the equipment or 'unit operations' that make up this process. • Improving the material energy efficiency of the process, the safety of the process, the quality of the product being produced and making the process more environmentally friendly by for example, reducing or recycling process waste or energy consumption. 269 Process & Chemical Engineering (BE) 270 Engineering CK601: What will you be studying? All modules carry 5 credits, unless otherwise stated Year 1 • Mechanics (10 credits) • Engineering Computation • Chemistry for Engineers • Organic Chemistry for Process Engineers • Calculus and Linear Algebra for Engineers (10 credits) • Introduction to Food and Industrial Microbiology • Introduction to Process & Chemical Engineering • Technical Communication Skills • Physics for Engineers (10 credits) Year 2 • Engineering Mechanics with Transform Methods • Mathematical Modelling in Engineering • Numerical Methods and Programming • Fluids • Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry • Aromatics, Carbonyls and Alkenes • Thermodynamics • Mechanics of Materials • Heat Transfer • Applied Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics • Introduction to Biochemical Engineering • Applied Probability and Statistics Year 3 • Management & Organisation in Chemical and Bio-Product Enterprises • Unit Operations and Particle Technology • Mass Transfer and Separation Processes • Plant Design and Project Management • Engineering Materials and Process Machinery Dynamics • Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design • Safety & Environmental Protection I • Work Placement (10 credits) Plus electives from: Three elective modules from the three elective groupings: Business and Supply Chain Management, Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical or Energy and Enviromental Year 4 • Process Design and Feasibility Analysis • Process Automation and Optimisation • Process Validation and Quality • Safety and Environmental Protection II • Separations and Bioreactor Engineering • Mechanical Design of Process Equipment • Research Project (10 credits) • Design Project (10 credits) Plus electives from: Two elective modules from the three elective groupings: Business and Supply Chain Management, Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical or Energy and Enviromental Civil & Environmental Engineering (BE) Course Code: CK602 Leaving Certificate Additional Requirements: In addition to the minimum entry requirements outlined on page 51, a HC3 is required in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics. If the HC3 is in Applied Mathematics, a HD2 in Mathematics is also required. A Laboratory Science subject is also required. Duration: 4 years More Information: T: +353 (0)21 4902285 E: civil@ucc.ie www.ucc.ie/civileng 271 Engineering Civil Engineering Building Why study Civil and Environmental Engineering? Civil and Environmental Engineering is particularly suitable for those who want to combine office work with work outdoors. The BE(Civil) Degree provides a starting point for graduates, who wish to pursue careers in the sustainable design and construction of the built environment, on which modern society depends. Good mathematical ability is required to enable the student to master the analysis, which underpins civil and environmental engineering design. Suitable students are expected to possess a natural curiosity for all forms of technology, how these technologies work and, more importantly, how they may be used for the benefit of society. Students on this programme will, as part of their fundamental engineering training, develop their mathematical ability by application to practical problems, acquire excellent IT skills and learn to communicate effectively as individuals and in teams, in a working environment where there is a strong emphasis on problem solving. The BE(Civil) degree is recognised internationally and the graduates have developed successful and satisfying careers within the civil and environmental engineering industry and beyond. While a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering acts as a starting point to a career as a professional Engineer, the skills acquired in studying Civil and Environmental Engineering are appreciated by a range of employers, offering the BE(Civil) graduate the possibility of embarking on a career in many other areas, including computing, management consultancy, accountancy, or industrial management. Programme Overview The BE (Civil) degree provides the graduate with a solid grounding in Mathematics and the Engineering Sciences and develops her/his problem solving abilities during the first two years of the programme. Civil & Environmental Engineering (BE) 272 Engineering The Third and Fourth Years comprise a development and expansion of this knowledge base with a strong emphasis on civil and environmental engineering analysis, design and construction. Students also learn about the legal and social framework in which engineers work. While the degree is very much a broadly based general degree, there is opportunity for the student to specialise to a limited extent in the third and fourth years. The emphasis on project work, through major design and research projects, in the fourth year provides the student with an opportunity to deepen her/ his knowledge in particular areas of interest. Work Placement The programme offers an optional fourteen week formal work placement at the end of Third Year for those students who pass the Third Year Summer Examination. Third Year Abroad Opportunities exist for a small number of academically strong students to study abroad in the Third Year for full credit. To date, students have done so in France and the USA. Career Opportunities Most graduates go directly into employment, working for consulting engineers, who carry out most of the design work in the industry, working for engineering contractors who execute the construction, and working as engineers within the Public Sector (e.g. county councils, city councils, EPA, ESB, ESBI, CIE, Bord na Mona, Aer Lingus). Increasingly, civil and environmental engineers find themselves working on large multi-disciplinary projects, where they play a leading role in inter-disciplinary work. As engineers develop their careers, they will often have the opportunity to choose between taking on broad managerial functions within the organisation or developing expertise within a particular niche area. Given that career opportunities for Engineers are many and varied, some graduates use their valuable acquired skills to embark on careers outside of engineering, in areas including computing, management consultancy, accountancy, or industrial management. From 2013, engineering graduates will require an additional one-year Masters level qualification to be eligible to apply for Chartered membership of the Institution of Engineers of Ireland. The required Masters-level programmes in UCC are being designed to give this opportunity to BE (Civil and Environmental Engineering) graduates. The BE (Civil and Environmental Engineering) will suffice for 2012 graduates who wish to attain Chartered status. Student Profile Rob Lane 4th year BE (Hons) (Civil and Environmental Engineering) “For me, studying Civil and Environmental Engineering at UCC was both challenging and rewarding. There are a lot of options and paths open to students in engineering and they are not confined to the stereotypical view of what an engineer does. Students are encouraged to pursue studies in areas that are of interest to them. I found the later stages of the degree the most satisfying as the focus is more on the practical application of theory than on the theory itself and you get to see results. There was always a friendly atmosphere and a solid team working environment between students and staff. Lecturers were always available to give advice and guidance.” Postgraduate Opportunities in UCC The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is associated with several research units, centres and institutes, including: • Environmental Research Institute (ERI) • Hydraulics Maritime Research Centre (HMRC) • Sustainable Energy Research Group (SERG) • Cleaner Production Promotion Unit (CPPU) • Research Unit for Structures and Optimisation (RUSO) • Informatics Research Unit for Sustainable Engineering (IRUSE) • Centre for Hydrology Micrometeorology and Climate Change (HydroMet) • Information Technology in Architecture, Engineering and Construction. Postgraduate degrees, including Masters (MEngSc) and Doctorates (PhD) can be pursued by research with one or more of the departmental research units, centres and institutes. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering runs a one-year taught Masters in Sustainable Energy (M.Eng.Sc), with an eight-month Diploma option. It also runs a one year taught Masters in Information Technology in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (IT in AEC). 273 Engineering CK602: What will you be studying? Each module carries five credits, unless otherwise stated. Year 1 • Calculus and Linear Algebra for Engineers (10 credits) • Chemistry for Engineers • Introduction to Information Technology in Architecture, Engineering and Construction • Engineering Computation I • Engineering Graphics • Engineering Materials • Engineering Structures • Mechanics I • Mechanics II • Physics for Engineers I • Physics for Engineers II Year 2 • CAD I: Computer Aided Design • Electrotechnology and Control • Engineering Mechanics with Transform Methods • Fluids I • Fluids II • Mathematical Modelling in Engineering • Modelling and Visualisation • Numerical Methods and Programming • Solid and Structural Mechanics I • Solid and Structural Mechanics II • Surveying • Thermodynamics Year 3 Core Subjects: • Applied Probability and Statistics • CAD II (Steel and Timber) • CAD III (Reinforced Concrete and Masonry) • Engineering Computation II • Engineering Construction • Hydraulics I • Mechanics of Soils I • Mechanics of Soils II • Solid and Structural Mechanics III Elective Subjects: • Geology for Engineers • Energy in Buildings • Environmental Engineering – Wet • Sustainable Development Instruments • Environmental Management Systems (EMS): Principles and Practice • Materials and Sustainability • Traffic Engineering • Sustainable Energy • French, German, Italian or Spanish (10 credits) • Organisation and Innovation Fieldwork • Introduction to Management and Organisation Year 4 Core Subjects: • CAD IV (Reinforced Concrete) • Civil Engineering Systems • Project (10 credits) • The Engineer in Society (Law, Architecture and Planning) Elective Subjects: • CAD V (Structural) • CAD VI (Environmental) • CAD VII (HVAC) • Elasticity and Finite Elements • Engineering Geology • Environmental Hydraulics • Environmental Hydrodynamics • Fire and Safety Engineering • French, German, Italian or Spanish (10 credits) • Geotechnical Engineering • Harbour and Coastal Engineering • Highway Design and Construction • Energy Systems in Buildings • HVAC I • HVAC II • Small Business Ventures • Structures II • Transportation Engineering • Water and Wastewater Treatment Energy Engineering (BE) 274 Course Code: CK603 Leaving Certificate Additional Requirements: In addition to the minimum entry requirements outlined on page 51, a HC3 is required in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics. If the HC3 is in Applied Mathematics, a HD2 in Mathematics is also required. A Laboratory Science subject is also required. Duration: 4 years More Information: T: +353 (0)21 4902285 E: civil@ucc.ie Why study BE Energy Engineering? Energy is the lifeblood of the Irish, European and global economy. Energy engineering is required to source, design, convert, transmit and supply useful energy to meet our needs for electricity, mobility and heating and cooling. Energy engineering is crucial to addressing some of the most challenging issues facing the world today, namely how to: i) reduce human impact on the climate (energy accounts for 80% of EU greenhouse gas emissions) ii) prepare for the global peaking of oil production with innovative, sustainable engineering solutions Glucksman Gallery, UCC Second year draws together important foundation topics from civil, electrical, mechanical and process engineering that are relevant to energy engineering, namely fluids, thermodynamics and power engineering, in addition to complementary modules on statistics and technical communication skills. In third year, these topics are expanded and deepened to include applied thermodynamics, mechanical systems, structures and control engineering. In addition, third year also marks a clear shift towards specific energy engineering topics in their own right, including energy in buildings, energy in transport and electrical machines. These are complemented with modules exploring energy trends and policies, energy economics, ethics and management. Between third and fourth year, students will move from an academic setting to the working world where they will undertake a placement in energy engineering (see below). In the fourth year programme, students will undertake an energy research project and also an integrated energy design project. Both of these will enhance the student’s depth of understanding of energy engineering, in addition to project management skills and communication skills. This will complement the research led taught modules in renewable energy sources, power plant and power system engineering and energy systems in buildings. Placement Students undertake a five-month salaried work placement at the end of their third year in the Energy Sector in Ireland or abroad. This is arranged in cooperation with the Careers Service at UCC and gives students an opportunity to gain valuable work experience in an Engineering environment. Career Opportunities The response to this new programme from potential employers (e.g. Airtricity, Eirgrid, Bord Gais, ESB, From 2013, engineering graduates will require an additional one-year Masters level qualification to be eligible to apply for Chartered membership of the Institution of Engineers of Ireland. A Masters-level programme in UCC is being designed to give this opportunity to BE(Energy) graduates. The BE(Energy) will suffice for 2012 graduates who wish to attain Chartered status. Postgraduate Opportunities A one-year taught MEngSc. in Sustainable Energy, is currently provided. As indicated above, a taught Masters in Energy Engineering is being designed. Graduates can also avail of a one-year taught MEngSc programme in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing, Process and Automation Systems). An eight-month postgraduate Diploma programme is also available in this area. MEngSc (Master of Engineering Science) by Research For a research Masters, the student undertakes an extensive industrially relevant research project and prepares a thesis. PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) In this programme, the student undertakes a period (normally three/four years) of original research and submits a substantial research thesis for examination. This is a great time for students interested in Energy research. Energy and the Environment are key governmental priorities and funding for targeted research has been hugely increased. Engineering Programme Overview The first year programme provides the necessary theoretical background to the topic, drawing on the relevant elements of physics, mathematics and chemistry, in addition to introductory modules on circuits, structures, energy engineering and energy policy. ESBI, etc) has been extremely positive. The emphasis on energy in the Government White Paper and National Development Plan indicates a long-term demand for energy engineers beyond 2020 in Ireland. This mirrors an increase in career opportunity globally, where a cumulative investment of $20 trillion is estimated by the International Energy Agency as being required in the period 2005 - 2030. Energy engineers will be involved in a range of careers that include design of renewable energy devices, construction of renewable and non-renewable power plants, design of energy systems for buildings, project management, formation of future energy policy, energy technology transfer and energy engineering consultancy. 275 BE Energy Engineering 276 CK603: What will you be studying? Engineering Year 1 • Introduction to Energy Engineering & Energy Policy (5 credits) • Calculus and Linear Algebra for Engineers (10 credits) • Physics for Engineers II (5 credits) • Physics for Engineers I (5 credits) • Mechanics for Electrical and Energy Engineers (5 credits) • Engineering Graphics (5 credits) • Engineering Structures (5 credits) • Circuit Analysis I (10 credits) • Chemistry for Engineers (5 credits) • Engineering Computation I ( 5 credits) Year 2 • Fluids I (5 credits) • Fluids II (5 credits) • Electronic Circuits (5 credits) • Power Engineering (10 credits) • Thermodynamics (5 credits) • Heat transfer (5 credits) • Signals & Systems (10 credits) • Applied Probability and Statistics (5 credits) • CAD I: Computer Aided Design (5 credits) • Technical Communication Skills (5 credits) Year 3 • Control Engineering (10 credits) • Power Electronics (5 credits) • Electrical Machines (5 credits) • Applied Thermodynamics and Work Transfer (5 credits) • Mechanical Systems (5 credits) • Energy in Buildings (5 credits) • Hydraulics I (5 credits) • Sustainable Energy (5 credits) • Engineering Construction (5 credits) • Energy in Transportation (5 credits) • Energy Economics, Ethics and Management (5 credits) Year 4 • Integrated Energy Design project (5 credits) • Work Placement (Energy Engineering in the Commercial World) (5 credits) • Research Project (10 credits) And modules to the value of 40 credits from the following list: • Planning & Regulations for Energy Projects (5 credits) • Applied Power Electronics and Motion Control (5 credits) • Control Engineering (5 credits) • Electrical and Electronic Power Supply Systems (5 credits) • Nuclear Power Engineering (5 credits) • Energy Systems Analysis (5 credits) • Energy Systems in Buildings (5 credits) • Wind, Hydro and Ocean Energy (5 credits) • Biomass, Solar and Geothermal Energy (5 credits) • Power Plant Design and Operation (5 credits) 277 Engineering Wind – an energy resource Electrical & Electronic Engineering (BE) 278 Course Code: CK605 Leaving Certificate Additional Requirements: In addition to the minimum entry requirements outlined on page 51, a HC3 is required in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics. If the HC3 is in Applied Mathematics, a HD2 in Mathematics is also required. A Laboratory Science subject is also required. Duration: 4 years More Information: T: +353 (0)21 4902210 E: eleceng@ucc.ie www.ucc.ie/eleceng or T: +353 (0)21 4904572 E: microeng@ucc.ie www.ucc.ie/microeng Why study Electrical and Electronic Engineering? Electrical and Electronic Engineering applies scientific knowledge, especially in Mathematics and Physics, to develop a broad range of technological products and services which underpin modern society. These services range from the generation and distribution of electricity to the design of next generation mobile phones, advanced medical systems and electronic entertainment systems such as game consoles and digital media players. The Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is designed to prepare graduates for employment in the Electrical, Electronics and Microelectronics Industry in Ireland and abroad. The degree programme has been very successful in attracting the highest quality students from around the country because of its broad-based undergraduate curriculum, its strong practical content and its very high graduate employment rate. Programme Overview The first year covers basic Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Introductory Electronics and Computer Programming. Second year continues with the development of the mathematical foundations and sees the introduction of more specialised courses in Electrical, Electronic and Microelectronic Engineering. The third year syllabus contains a wide variety of topics to ensure a broad-based degree. Students can choose some optional modules in addition to the mandatory core modules to suit their particular interests. In final year, the students can choose eight modules so that they can tailor the degree programme to reflect their own specialised interests. Exciting Programme Development The Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme at UCC has always emphasised the importance of communications and business skills in addition to the technical subjects. From 2007 onwards a new module, “Professional Engineering and Business”, has been added to the first year curriculum to provide our engineering students with an insight into the relationship between engineering and business. The new module engages students in workshops and seminar based classes to enhance their individual communication and professional skills, to fully appreciate the history and role of the engineer in modern society and to explore the interface between technology and business. This theme is continued in subsequent years so that many topics will be addressed over the full duration of the 4-year programme including professional engineering ethics, venture capital and funding options, innovation strategies, investment decision making, business plans, corporate finance, cost accounting, engineering management, professional services and continued professional development. Work Placement Students undertake a five-month salaried work placement at the end of their third year in the Electrical, Electronic and Microelectronics Industry in Ireland or abroad. This is arranged in cooperation with the Careers Service at UCC and gives the students an opportunity to gain valuable work experience in an engineering environment. Career Opportunities There are extensive employment opportunities for graduates of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. A wide range of commercial, industrial and governmental activities require professional engineers in areas such as Information Technology, The career path for a graduate Electrical and Electronic Engineer generally encompasses some aspect of design, whether it is the design of an industrial installation, system or process, the design of an electronic circuit or system or software design. After a number of years experience many graduates move into engineering management positions which require technical, personal and administrative skills. Some of our graduates move into other disciplines such as financial services. From 2013, engineering graduates will require an additional one-year Masters level qualification to be eligible to apply for Chartered membership of the Institution of Engineers of Ireland. The required Masters-level programmes in UCC are being designed to give this opportunity to BE (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) graduates. The BE (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) will suffice for 2012 graduates who wish to attain Chartered status. Postgraduate Opportunities in UCC The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering runs a one-year taught MEngSc programme in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing, Process and Automation Systems) for graduates who hold a primary Engineering degree or equivalent qualification. An eight-month postgraduate Diploma programme is also available in this area. The Department of Microelectronic Engineering offers taught Postgraduate Diploma and MEngSc programmes in Microelectronic Design which take nine and twelve months respectively. As indicated above, a taught Masters in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is being designed. Engineering Between third and fourth years, students undertake a five-month work placement in industry, either in Ireland or abroad. In final year, students undertake a large project (usually with one partner) which develops their skills in project management and communications in addition to the technical project topic. Students will also be exposed, through coursework and research projects, to the latest technologies developed at the Tyndall National Institute. Microelectronics, Telecommunications, Industrial Process Control, Power Generation and Distribution, Renewable Energies, Consultancy, Optical Engineering and Photonics, Instrumentation, Transport, and even Biomedical Engineering. With the increasing cost of oil and gas, there is great interest now in developing sustainable energy sources, giving rise to good employment prospects in this sector. 279 MEngSc (Master of Engineering Science) by Research For a research Masters, the student undertakes a large industrially relevant research project and prepares a thesis for examination. 280 Engineering Student Profile Markos Kyriakopoulos BE (Microelectronic Engineering) “While I was in secondary school, mathematics and physics were always my favourite subjects and this led me to the Microelectronic Engineering programme at UCC. The aspect of the programme at UCC that I have enjoyed the most is the hands-on work. Every module has a laboratory or project element which gave me an opportunity to see in practice the topics that were being discussed in the lectures. I also liked to do electronics projects on my own outside of the course, such as a heart rate monitor that I built during the year. I did my five month work placement at the end of 3rd year in Tyco Electronics M/A COM in Little Island, Cork. Tyco Electronics is a large multinational company manufacturing a wide range of electronic components. My project on electronic devices for mobile telephones gave me the opportunity to work in an engineering team and gain first-hand experience of life as a practising engineer. While at UCC I have also participated actively in the social events such as the mystery tour, the engineering and hunt balls and regular class parties. I also made good use of the gym and leisure facilities provided for all students at the Mardyke Arena. One of the advantages of the BE degree is that it allows the student to consider many career opportunities where numeracy and project management skills are required, even outside the areas of microelectronics or electronics. I would like to become an engineering consultant and I am interviewing for these types of jobs, especially in Dublin, at the moment.” PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) In this programme, the student undertakes a period (normally three to four years) of original research and submits a substantial research thesis for examination. There is growing recognition that for Ireland to maintain its level of economic success there is a need to increase the number of PhD graduates in scientific and engineering disciplines. Therefore, funding for PhD research is expected to increase in the coming years providing more opportunities for graduates of the B.E. programmes to pursue their interests and expertise to the PhD level. Markos Kyriakopoulos is shown here during the final-year project open day in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in March 2008. Markos developed a set of electronic circuits to help to find temporarily misplaced objects such as TV remote controls and also to remotely control electrical appliances such as lights. Electrical & Electronic Engineering (BE) CK605: What will you be studying? Year 1 • Calculus and Linear Algebra (10 credits) • Circuit Analysis (10 credits) • Computing Systems (5 credits) • Digital Systems (10 credits) • Mechanics for Electrical Engineers (5 credits) • Physics for Electrical Engineers (10 credits) • Programming in C (5 credits) • Professional Engineering and Business (5 credits) Year 2 • Electronic Circuits (5 credits) • Signals and Systems (10 credits) • Mathematics for Engineering (5 credits) • Mechanical Engineering (10 credits) • Microelectronic Physics (5 credits) • Numerical Methods and Programming (5 credits) • Power Engineering (10 credits) • Analogue and Digital Telecommunications (10 credits) Year 3 Mandatory (50 credits): • Analogue and Digital Integrated Circuits (ICs) (10 credits) • Analogue and Digital Signal Processing (10 credits) • Control Engineering (10 credits) • Electromagnetic Field Theory (5 credits) • Heat Transfer and Cooling (5 credits) • Power Electronics (5 credits) • RF Circuit Theory (5 credits) Choice of 2 modules from: • Microelectronic Design Automation (5 credits) • Electrical Machines (5 credits) • Mechanical Systems (5 credits) • Microelectronic Devices (5 credits) Year 4 Choice of 8 modules (5 credits each) from: • Applied Power Electronics and Motion Control • Control Engineering • Telecommunications • Optical Electronics • Digital Signal Processing • Mechatronics and Industrial Automation • Electrical and Electronic Power Supply Systems • RF IC Design • Medical Electronic Systems • Engineering Management • Production Engineering • Digital IC Design • Analog IC Design • Microelectronic System Design • Nanotechnology • Microsystems Technology and Applications • Processing of Integrated Circuits • Test and Testability • System Design The remaining credits in 4th year are gained from: • Project (15 credits) • Engineering in the Commercial World (5 credits) 281 Engineering Architecture* (BSc) 282 Course Code: CK606 Duration: 4 years (followed by a Master's Programme) More Information: T: +353 (0)21 4903571 E: admissions@ucc.ie www.ucc.ie/workingwithschools *This programme is run jointly with Cork Institute of Technology Leaving Certificate Requirements: Please see the minimum entry requirements outlined on page 51. Why study Architecture? Architecture explores new ways of living, investigates new technologies and materials, and ensures that new buildings, towns and landscapes are environmentally sustainable. Architecture combines art, science and technology in the designing and building of structures and their surroundings within the context set by a variety of conditions and influences. Architects engage themselves in all aspects and stages of the architectural process from design, through planning to construction and management. UCC Library This exciting and innovative honours degree programme in Architecture has been developed with the support of the local architectural profession and in consultation with the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI). This programme is part of the Cork Centre for Architectural Education and is based on collaboration between UCC and the Cork Institute of Technology. A distinctive character of the programme will be its emphasis on design, and in the later stages, the development of design research skills. The programme also includes technology and cultural/contextual courses in conformity with the guidelines of the UNESCO/UIA Charter for Architectural Education, the European Qualifications Directive (2005/36/EC) relating to the Architectural Profession, and the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) Education Policy. A formal application has been made to the RIAI for professional accreditation of this course together with a fifth year programme of study leading to the award of a master’s degree. Year 2 uses the context of an urban environment to challenge students to progress their design ideas and skills. Central to this is the development of a variety of techniques and tools such as: precedent studies, texts, sketching, hard-line drawings, modelmaking, and other media etc. Issues of sustainability, structure, social concerns and technology are also pursued in studio and in taught programmes. Year 3 situates architectural design studio within specific contexts such as coastline, historically significant areas, and landscape. Here, students will be challenged to use the techniques of research and scholarship introduced in taught programmes to make designs which are both sensitive and innovative and responsive to contemporary materials, technologies and functions. Techniques of representing and testing design will continue to be developed. Year 4 architectural design studio includes independent design projects of an increasingly complex and developed nature at a variety of scales. Students will be expected to integrate research questions of materiality, technology, social issues, urban form etc. within their studio work. A major written dissertation is another key component of the year along with taught programmes on professional practice and management. Career Opportunities You may specialise in certain types of buildings, or concentrate on a particular area such as, for example, design, technology, architectural conservation or project management. You may work as an architectural assistant, as part of a team in private architectural practice, or in the architectural/ development section of a commercial organisation or a Government Department or Local Authority. Once a fifth year of study has been successfully completed, Postgraduate Opportunities in UCC Students who successfully achieve the BSc (Honours) in Architecture programme to a level of 2.2 or above will be eligible to enter a Master of Architecture programme. Together with at least 2 years work experience in an architect’s office and a Certificate in Architectural Professional Practice and Practical Experience, this will provide the overall education programme required for professional registration as an architect. There are also plans to develop collaborative Masters programmes which will not be constituents of the accredited pathway towards qualification as an architect. These might be of particular interest to graduate architects who wish to develop a specialism in, for example, sustainable design, housing or urban design. PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) In this programme, the candidate undertakes a period (normally three/four years) of original research and submits a substantial research thesis for examination. For practising architects there are possibilities to link the research to both design and to innovation in architectural practice. There may be opportunities for doctoral candidates to undertake restricted employment in the design studios. The Cork Centre for Architectural Education invites research proposals from potential doctoral candidates, particularly in the research areas of sustainable design, bioclimatic architecture, intelligent/responsive buildings, virtual architecture design procedures, community development through design, and housing. Engineering Programme Overview The four year Honours degree programme covers the following areas: Year 1 introduces the student to design and the design studio and provides a broad introduction to construction, structures and materials and to the history and theory of architecture. The development of skills in drawing and physical modelling are primary goals at this stage. and at least two years of professional practice completed, you can sit a Certificate in Professional Practice exam. After success in this final exam, you will be able to take on more responsible positions in architectural practice, and you will be authorised to establish your own practice. (Most architects however would wish to gain more practice experience before taking such a step). 283 Architecture 284 Engineering CK606: What will you be studying? Year 1 • Design Studio (30 credits) • Construction, Materials and Structures (10 credits) • Applied Technology Studio (10 credits) • History & Theory of Architecture (10 credits) Year 2 • Design Studio (30 credits) • Construction, Materials and Structures (5 credits) • History and Theory of Architecture (10 credits) • Environmental Design 1 (5 credits) • Applied Technology Studio (10 credits) Year 3 • Design Studio (30 credits) • Conservation (5 credits) • Applied Technology Studio (10 credits) • Landscape (5 credits) • Environmental Design 2 (5 credits) • History and Theory of Architecture (5 credits) Year 4 • Design Studio (35 credits) • Dissertation 1 & 2 (15 credits) Architectural Technology (5 credits) • Professional Practice & Management (5 credits) 285 Engineering Glucksmann Gallery, UCC