National University of Ireland, Galway Science without Borders

The module should provide you with an understanding of the physics embodied in Maxwell's equations and teach you how to solve them in a number of situations. The module also prepares you for future modules on electromagnetism in the third and fourth years.

This module introduces you to more complex aspects of analog systems design. We consider multi-stage amplifiers and a range of non-linear circuits. An introduction to the Miller effect and high-frequency transistor circuit design is also given.

In this module, students will study how various elements of communication technology are used to deliver a variety of communication systems and networks. Topics studied include information compression, source coding, impact of noise on communication links, channel coding, OSI 7 layer model, taxonomy of transmission technologies, physical layer, line coding, data link layer protocols, networking layer, circuit and packet switched data networks, connectionless\connection oriented services, IP, ATM

MOS semiconductor integrated circuit technology. MOS digital logic building blocks. Mask layout, simulation. Area, power, timing and performance considerations.

This module introduces you to POSIX based systems; concepts of data-sharing and multi-tasking systems; various embedded systems architectures; round robin, priority queue-based and real-time operating systems; programming concepts used in embedded systems are introduced and explained; common design flaws are explained and demonstrated; the role of interrupts and a range of hardware/software issues are also explored

This module includes lectures & laboratory classes on control systems modelling, analysis & design techniques. Methods include the Nyquist stability plot, the Nichols chart and the root-locus, along with an introduction to proportional, derivative, integral & PID controller design. Lab classes illustrate applications in DC motor position & speed control, simulated process control and feedback amplifier design.

All students are required to complete a group project to design and build a electrical electronic software system which addresses a specific problem identified and designed through interaction with partner community organisations. Project deliverables are supported by a series of lectures in communication skills, professionalism, ethics, health and safety, intellectual property, teamwork, continued professional development (CPD), many of which are delivered by guest speakers from industry.

This module covers concepts and techniques for analysis and processing of signals, and system analysis and design, with particular emphasis on topics relevant to the study of communication systems. Fourier series and Fourier transform. Analysis and design of signal processing systems, passive and active filters. Random signal analysis, energy and power spectral density. Sampling and quantization. Introduction to Digital Signal Processing.

This module covers concepts and techniques for discrete-time analysis and processing of signals, and system analysis and design.

AC-DC conversion, phase controlled rectification.

DC-DC conversion; switch mode and quasi-resonant power supplies.

Power factor correction; active and passive.

Thermal design.

DC-AC conversion, PWM, bridge and resonant inverters.

Structured design workshop: design, HDL (capture, test benching, simulation, logic synthesis), FPGA implementation and test of a modular, multi-component embedded digital system. Follows a structured design and documentation method, and applies related Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools.

This module is designed to provide students with a detailed knowledge of the application of advanced software both within telecommunication networks and on user devices. Topics which will be examined include structure and operation of PSTN, intelligent network services, design and dimensioning of telephony networks, cellular network technologies, structure of cellular network, operations and services within cellular networks, user device app development, mobile phone based sensing

TSA-1 : Dimensioning of telephony network elements

TSA-2 : Introduction to Android application development

TSA-3 : Android apps: GPS sensor utilisation

TSA-4 : Accelerometer, battery and other sensors on Android platforms

Discipline	Module Code	Module Title	ECTS	Taught/Examined in Semester	Examination Arrangements
Electrical & Electronic Engineering	EE3101	Electromechanical Power Conversion	5	1	2 x 2 hour exams

Electrical power sources and energy storage

Laws of electromagnetism, magnetic circuits

Transformers; equivalent circuits and transformer tests

DC machines: equivalent circuits and tests, speed control

3-phase systems, per unit system

AC machines: introduction to induction motors

Power electronic converters

This module will introduce the fundamental engineering principles behind current and future energy technologies including combustion, gasification and electrochemistry, as well as economic analysis methods. These fundamentals will be combined with previously-acquired techniques to analyse complex energy systems such as conversion technologies (wind, solar, geothermal, waste-to-energy, CCS) and infrastructures (bio energy, natural gas, hydrogen, water).

This module will introduce the fundamental engineering principles behind current and future energy technologies including combustion, gasification and electrochemistry, as well as economic analysis methods. These fundamentals will be combined with previously-acquired techniques to analyse complex energy systems such as conversion technologies (wind, solar, geothermal, waste-to-energy, CCS) and infrastructures (bio energy, natural gas, hydrogen, water).

Background to the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005 including Duties of Employers, Employees & Health Professionals and Important Definitions and Concepts; Translation of the 2005 Act into Practice ; Health & Safety Standards / Audits ; Risk Assessments; Accident Investigation & Emergency Response Actions; Control of Hazardous Energy Sources (CHES); Safety Prevention Techniques; Dealing with Hazardous Substances/MSDS Sheets; Practical safety on construction sites and farms.

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   Introduce students to the mathematical modelling approach to managerial decision making
   
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   Understand and appreciate the role of management science techniques in solving real life engineering and business problems
   
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   Adopt a scientific approach/philosophy to analyzing real life engineering management problems and generate optimal solutions
   
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   Have a sound base in the fundamentals of quantitative management science techniques and be able to apply these in problem solving
   
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   Develop students ability to analyse data in support of strategic decision making and contribute to decision making by advising management using the mathematical models introduced on this module
   

Mathematical modelling approach to managerial decision making

Linear programming

Sensitivity Analysis and scenario planning

Integer Programming

Transportation & Transhipment

Assignment

Network Flow Models

Multi-criteria Decision Making

Decision Analysis

Project Management, stakeholders, project evaluation and trade-offs, Tools for project managers

4-D and 7-S models and the project process

Introduction to systems. Task Analysis. Information Processing – short-term memory, working memory, long-term memory. Selective, divided, focused, sustained attention. Static information. Dynamic information. Visual capabilities. Displaying information. Typography. Arrangements of components. Compatibility relationships. Allocation of functions

1. Introduction to the 1D Schrodinger equation and wave functions. The probabilistic interpretation of the wave function and expectation values for observables.

2. The infinite square well potential. Finding the energy eigenvalues and eigenfunctions. Computing some expectations and showing orthogonality of wave functions.

3. The Harmonic Oscillator. Finding the energy eigenvalues and eigenfunctions by solving differential equations. Solving by an alternative algebraic method.

4. Solve the Schrodinger equation for a finite square potential well and barrier illustrating scattering and transmission.

5. Wave packets solution for the free Schrodinger equation using the Fourier transform.

6. Introduction to vector spaces and Hilbert spaces including inner products, norms, orthonormal bases and the Gram–Schmidt process, linear transformations, matrices and vectors.

7. The Heisenberg uncertainty principle and examples.

Topics covered include:

1. Tensor algebra: Trace, determinant, orthogonal tensors, gradient, curl, divergence, Cayley-Hamilton theorem, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

2. Kinematics of continuum deformation and motion: Bodies, configurations, motions, material time derivative, deformation gradient, deformation of line, area and volume elements, polar decomposition, analysis of deformation, homogeneous deformations, analysis of motion, transport formulas.

3. Balance laws and equations of motion: Mass conservation, forces, moments, measures of stress and strain.

4. Constitutive equations for soft elastic materials: Hyper elastic materials, objectivity, isotropy, incompressibility, stress-strain representations, application to homogeneous deformations, experimental determination of material parameters.

Part 1 Systems Safety:

Systems safety concepts and overview. Safety in the design process. Preliminary hazard analysis. Operating and support hazard analysis. Energy trace and barrier analysis. Failure mode and effect analysis (FEMA). Fault and function hazard analysis. Fault tree analysis (FTA). Management oversight and risk tree. Hazard Operability Analysis (HAZOP). Safety standards.
Part 2 Computerised Compliance Management Systems (Seminar/ Laboratory Work):Safety systems documentation. Synthesis of health and safety, quality and environmental management systems. Introduction to computerised compliance management systems, (QSET).

Module Code	Module Title	ECTS	Taught/Examined in Semester	Examination Arrangements
IE417	Ergonomic Design of the Workplace	10	Year Long	CA & 2 X 2 hour exams

Introduction to ergonomics, ergonomics in the design process, anthropometrics, physical work, heat stress, manula handling, posture and posture analysis. Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD). Hand tool design. Lighting and the design of VDT workstations, noise, shiftwork, vibration, hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), whole body vibration. Design for assembly and maintainability. Machine and robot safety. Job design. Participatory ergonomics. Supervisory control. Lean manufacturing systems. Design manual. Ergonomics assessments. Design manual.

Nature of Human error. Human reliability in risk assessment. The Human Reliability Assessment (HRA) process; human-error analysis, human-error quantification, impact assessment, assessing and reducing the human error risk. Human error data validation. Latent errors and system disasters. Safety-related accidents and incidents.Reliability analysis. Probabilistic modelling. Analysis of reliability data. Reliability modelling, Reliability management. Markov models, Monte Carlo Method.

This course focuses on the essential concepts and practical skills required for managing projects in dynamic environments. It aims to provide learners with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of project management and to equip them with effective tools that will empower them to meet their full potential in the area of project management thus enabling them to implement successful projects on time, within budget and to the highest possible standard.

Working at heights, excavations, mobile equipment, lifting operations, demolition, maintenance, confined spaces, scaffolding, plant, buried services, construction regulations, construction hazards, hand tools and vibration, safety culture, quarrying

Primarily laboratory based in identifying hazards, controls and various levels of safety technology in the Engineering laboratories, research specifications for various personal protective equipment (hearing, eyes, breathing, feet, head, hands etc), awareness of hazards and PPE on other workplaces such as construction sites