Information, Communications Technology, otherwise known as ICT continues to be a transformative technology force in the world and the release of low-cost microcontrollers and an exponential use of sensors is now driving the Internet of Things. This will drive demand for engineers with the skill to design and integrate these sensor systems to appropriate software platforms.
AIT’s Faculty of Engineering and Informatics is housed in one of the most modern and well-equipped facilities of its kind in Ireland. Lecturers have extensive industry experience which enriches their teaching skills and competencies. Having completed a range of modules in the ICT area, you are better able to select which area you would like to follow for later years.
What will I experience?
This programme provides a common entry year 1 to the following Level 7 programmes.
- BSc in Network Management
- BEng in Computer Engineering
- BEng in Electronic Communications
This gives the student time and experience to come to an informed choice on which specific programme they would like to continue in the second and third year.
What do I do in the first year?
- Building and testing electronic circuits based on the Arduino microcontroller
- Configuring small networks based on Cisco CCENT
- How a computer works inside the box, based on CompTIA A+
- Introduction to Java programming
- Computer Applications (Microsoft Office User System)
- Mathematics
- Communication skills (learning to learn, team work, collaboration, presentation skills)
Years 2 and 3 will focus on different areas depending on your programme selection.
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