Information Technology/ Computer and Electronic Engineering

stainluss

Is it hard?I heard it was and before you go to uni youve never heard of the stuff they're talking about?I like working on / with computers but im not that big into maths and stuff like that.. Would it be suitable for me?And if theres anyone here doing it is it hard?or is it like you imagined it would be?thanks!:D

synacron trion

If you want info on GY350 (BSc. Information Technology) see this thread and ask any questions you have in there...http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055472889

Just to keep discussions on that course all in the same thread

ionix5891

I graduated from gy350 few years ago, then done a masters

was it hard? sorta

but it was fund and made alot of friends

Black_Knight

Im doing Computer & Electronic Engineering at the mo. 4th year now.

I came here thinking, I like working with computers etc, this should be fun. Wasnt too into maths either but its been 2 years since ive seen any proper maths. (not to say 1st and 2nd year maths and maths physics were a doddle)

Basically though, all the stuff I was thought id never seen before, and alot id never heard of before. Its a grand course, long hours, lots of effort on your own behalf in the later years (projects, assignments etc) but a good overall atmosphere in the Electronic Department, met some great guys here too! And the chicks.... Feck all of those about!

Would it be suitable for you? Definatly! I can certainly say after reading your 1 quick post that this course is your calling! Thats up to you really!

Its quite different to what I though it would be in some places. Either course, you will have get used to programming! C, C++, Java, Assembly, VHDL, Matlab, theres probably more, but over 4 years its not too bad...:rolleyes:

the-island-man

I'm in 3rd year electronic & computer Engineering at the moment! I have enjoyed the course overall.
Like black knight said the maths isn't a doodle but in saying that there are weekly tutorials given on both Maths & Mathsphysics(Better known as Applied maths in leaving cert).
They're not easy subjects but if you put in the work you'll pass them.
In my own experience though if you are coming to N.U.I.G for the extra curricular activities and the social life you will have real difficulty balancing them with the work you have to do for this course. I'm nearly finished third year and over the three years so far i found second year to be the hardest! If i remember correctly i think we had seventeen or eighteen exams over the two semesters!
As black knight said programming languages are a big part of the course. The departments(electronic & I.T) only teach you the most in demand languages but its like learning anything, the more languages you know the better off you are!

clusterfuk

hey i've seen a course in computer and electronic systems in the GMIT with no maths, i'm looking at it myself

everdead.ie

I'm in second it at the mo and while the maths is no doddle the tutorials are great and really help they teach you how to answer the exam questions and cause there thought by a phd student they put it in a language u can understand.
The programmings cool not that hard at all and ya learn c in first year then java which is kinda based on c actually most of them are. Attending lectures really help can't say much more then that it's just kinda integration and diffrenciation in first year maths although they're ment to be brining in a class before that to bring everyone up to a certain standard first before you get to that.

the-island-man

clusterfuk wrote: »

hey i've seen a course in computer and electronic systems in the GMIT with no maths, i'm looking at it myself

Ya but it means an extra year in college to get the same standard degree you get from the NUIG course! I have enjoyed it up till now but if i had to do two more years of studying and scrounging money i think i'd flip!

synacron trion

Also, it was pointed out to me by a lecturer last week that the BSc I.T. degree in NUIG is only 1 of like 3 IT/Software dev degrees in the country that are accredited by Engineers Ireland. So after completing the degree graduates are entitled to become members of Engineers Ireland.

You should probably look into how highly regarded courses are as well. It can make a difference.

clusterfuk

thanks for the info!
one last question for an interview for the course, how much information or type of information would be best look at for the course?
once again any information for be helpfull

synacron trion

clusterfuk wrote: »

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one last question for an interview for the course,...

You are doing an interview for the course?

Pamela111

stainluss wrote: »

Is it hard?I heard it was and before you go to uni youve never heard of the stuff they're talking about?I like working on / with computers but im not that big into maths and stuff like that.. Would it be suitable for me?And if theres anyone here doing it is it hard?or is it like you imagined it would be?thanks!:D

If you want to find out more about Electronic Engineering you can contact any of the staff their to show you around etc.