Computer engineering

Program Overview

The Computer Engineering program at Trinity College Dublin equips students with the knowledge and skills to design, develop, and implement computer systems and applications. The program emphasizes hands-on experience through projects and labs, and offers opportunities for internships in the computer industry. Graduates have a wide range of career opportunities in software companies, financial institutions, and research institutions. The program is highly respected internationally for the quality of its research and its graduates have founded successful start-up companies.

Program Outline

• Objectives: To equip students with the knowledge and skills to design, develop, and implement computer systems and applications.
• Description: The program provides a comprehensive understanding of computer hardware, software, and systems, with a focus on the design, implementation, and evaluation of computer-based solutions.

Outline:

• Content:
• Computer hardware and architecture
• Software design and development
• Operating systems and networks
• Data structures and algorithms
• Computer graphics and visualization
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Structure:
• First two years: Common to all Engineering students
• Third and fourth years: Specialization in Computer Engineering
• (Optional) Fifth year: Master's degree (M.A.I.)
in engineering
• Course Schedule:
• Third year:
• Low-level assembly language programming
• Operating systems
• Networks
• Encryption and security
• Fourth year:
• Capstone project (individual or internship)
• Computer graphics
• Image processing and computer vision
• Data science and analytics
• Energy and sustainability in computing
• Computer security
• (Optional) Fifth year:
• Dissertation on a chosen topic
• Optional courses in advanced topics
• Modules:
• Fuzzy Logic
• Formal Methods
• Advanced Computer Architecture
• Embedded Systems
• Distributed Systems
• Networked Applications
• Artificial Intelligence
• Real Time Animation

Assessment:

• Methods:
• Exams
• Projects
• Presentations
• Reports
• Criteria:
• Understanding of concepts
• Problem-solving skills
• Design and implementation skills
• Communication skills

Teaching:

• Methods:
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Labs
• Project work
• Faculty:
• Highly respected international experts in their fields
• Unique Approaches:
• Emphasis on hands-on experience through projects and labs
• Opportunities for internships in the computer industry

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Software and system designers
• Computer engineers
• Data scientists
• Computer security analysts
• IT consultants
• Opportunities:
• Employment in software companies, financial institutions, large industrial organizations, research institutions, and multinationals
• Opportunities in Ireland, Europe, the US, and Asia

Other:

• The School of Computer Science and Statistics is the oldest computer science department in Ireland.
• The program is highly respected internationally for the quality of its research.
• Graduates have founded successful start-up companies, including Iona Technologies, Havok, Demonware, and DAFT.