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CAO Course Detail

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Course Code:
BN121
Title:
Mechatronic Engineering
College:
IT Blanchardstown
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
4 Years

 

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Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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Mechatronics is defined as a combination of mechanics and electronics which is controlled by computers. This includes designing robots or machines for various purposes; from the space rovers which explore planets, to auto-focusing digital cameras.



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Technicians and Engineers and can find a satisfying career in Design, Installation, Testing, Telecommunications, Research and Development.

 

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CAO Points 
2012 Points 205
History:


2011 - 200
2010 - 220
2009 - 230
2008 - 205
2007 - 200
2006 - 210

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FETAC Major Awards Linked to this course:

CCTXX
CELTX
CITXX
CENGT
5M2061
CMTXX
5M2145
CETXX
CCNMX


Module Requirements:

Distinctions in three modules. Award must include a pass in C20139 or 5N1833 or C20175 or C20174


Notes
A new scoring system for FETAC awards will apply for entry through the CAO from 2013.
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