Masters and Masters Qualifier in Electronic Systems and Telecommunications Engineering School of Electronic Engineering .

Masters and Masters Qualifierin

Electronic Systemsand

Telecommunications Engineering

School of Electronic Engineeringhttp://www.dcu.ie/electronic_engineering/index.shtml

Masters Programme Team

Dr. Gabriel-Miro Muntean, Chairperson MEng Postgraduate Programmesemail: [email protected]

David Molloy, Advisoremail: [email protected]

Dr. Pascal Landais, Admissionsemail: [email protected]

Dr. Martin Collier, Projectsemail: [email protected]

Michele Pringle, Faculty Manager Administrationemail: [email protected]

Professor Patrick McNally, Head of Schoolemail: [email protected]

Consult the website for the initial queries (FAQs)

Postgraduate Programme Codes

Masters Qualifier (MEQ) Telecoms (MTCc) Electronic Systems (MENc) Majors (no special code)

Nanoelectronics & Photonics Image Processing & AnalysisNetwork ImplementationSemi-conductor Manufacturing

NOTE:

The last ‘c’ in each code indicates a ‘continuous’ programme.

There is no Year 1, Year 2 structure, etc.

Image Processing & AnalysisMajor

Electronic Systems Programme (MENc) Important Modules

EE453: Image Processing & AnalysisEE544: Computer VisionEE554: Image and Video CompressionEE563: 3D Graphics & Visualisation

Selected Academic StaffProf. Paul WhelanProf. Noel O’ConnorDr. Derek MolloyDr. Robert Sadleir

Nanoelectronics & PhotonicsMajor

Electronic Systems Programme (MENc) Important Modules

EE506: Fundamentals of Photonic DevicesEE541: Nano & Microelectronic Device Manufa

cturingEE550: Characterisation Technology for

Nanomaterials Selected Academic Staff

Prof. Patrick McNallyProf. Liam BarryDr. Pascal LandaisDr. Stephen Daniels

Semi-conductor ManufacturingMajor

Electronic Systems Programme (MENc) Important Modules

EE587: Plasma Process Technology EE541

: Nano & Microelectronic Device ManufacturingEE588: Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipm

ent and Systems Selected Academic Staff

Prof. Patrick McNallyDr. Stephen Daniels

Network Implementation Major Telecommunications Eng. Programme (MTCc) Important Modules

EE452: Wireless and Mobile Communications EE500: Performance of Data Networks EE509: Data Network Protocol Analysis EE552: Broadband Networks EE562: Network Programming EE558: Advanced RF Circuit Modelling

Selected Academic Staff Dr. Gabriel-Miro Muntean Dr. Martin Ccllier Dr. Jennifer McManis Dr. Conor Brennan Dr. Xiaojun Wang

Programme Structure

MASTERS8 Modules +

Project

QUALIFIER4 Modules

Full-time Recommended

4 modules per semester

Recommended

4 modules per semester

Part-time Recommended

2 modules per semester

Recommended

2 modules per semester

Choosing Your Modules

‘Programme Planner’ for 2012/13 Semester 1/2

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Electronic Systems Students can choose ANY 8 modules. Telecoms students MUST take at least 6 modules from the

‘telecoms’ module set plus ANY other two modules Various Major students are further restricted in their choices

See http://www.dcu.ie/electronics/post/modules/index.shtml for module descriptions and criteria for Majors.

Programme Planner 2012-2013

MASTERS PROJECTEvery student should complete ONE of the following Masters project modules

Project Module Codes for each M.Eng flavour:EE592: Electronic Systems Project (MEN) EE593: Telecommunications Eng. Project (MTC) EE594: Nano Major Project (MEN-Nano) EE595: Imaging Major Project (MEN-IPA) EE596: Network Major Project (MTC-Network) EE598: Semi-conductor Manufacturing Major Project (MEN-Semi)

Credits & Weightings

All taught modules are worth 7.5 ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer System)

The PROJECT is worth 30 credits.

For final precision mark computation: All taught modules are weighted 100 The PROJECT is weighted 350

Award Classifications

MASTERSPass - 90 credits & a precision mark of less than 60%

2nd Class Hons - 90 credits & a precision mark of 60-69%

1st Class Hons - 90 credits & a precision mark of 70-100%

Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate

Exit awardsGraduate Diploma - 60 credits (8 EE5XX modules – level 9)

Graduate Certificate- 30 credits (4 EE5XX modules – level 9)

Note: If you fail a module, the precision mark will be calculated with the mark received in the first sitting, regardless of the result in the re-sit

RegistrationElectronic Systems Engineering ProgrammeTelecommunications Engineering Programme

Register for modules for the current academic year only

Registration should be completed by now.

A late registration fee applies after Fri 31 Aug – 14 Sep 2012; please check the amount with DCU Finance

After Fri 28 Sept, 2012 – No registration is allowed (after 2pm)

Registration is YOUR responsibility! (Please Check Your Portal Page)

Module Changes

To Change modules - Complete ‘Change of Module Choice Form’ R37 www.dcu.ie/registry/forms/pdfs/R37_Module.pdf

You can change modules between Mon 1 Oct - Fri 5 Oct, 2012 with no extra charge

You can change modules between Mon 8 Oct - Fri 12 Oct, 2012 against a fee (please check the amount with Registry)

No change allowed after Fri 12 Oct, 2012.

To de-register from a module, complete form R-37.

The change of modules is YOUR responsibility!

FeesThe onus is on you to arrange fee payment

E.U. students on Masters/Grad. Dip. are supported under H.E.A.’s ‘Graduate Skills Conversion Programme’

Part-time students funded for 2 years Full-time students funded for 1 year

Non-E.U. students should contact Finance Office regarding fees.Certificate students not eligible for reduced fees

Finance Office - 9:30 – 12:30 and 14:30 to 16:30.Email: [email protected]

http://www.dcu.ie/finance/fees/skills_fees.shtml

Timetables

Available for all Elec. Eng. postgraduate programmes on the web under the course code – ‘MEN’, Year C

www.dcu.ie/timetables/search.shtml

Examinations

• SEMESTER 1 Mon 14 Jan - Fri 25 Jan 2013• SEMESTER 2 Mon 13 May - Sat 25 May 2013

Autumn Resits – to be confirmed

The exam timetable is displayed by the DCU Exams Office on student portal pages and DCU site 4-6 weeks prior to exams

For 2012/13 examination timetable,see: http://www.dcu.ie/timetables/examinations.shtml

ExaminationsStudents are NOT PERMITTED to retake

exams or CA already passed

Marks & Standards – http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/marks_and_standards.pdf

Exam Regulations – http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/regulations.shtml

Past Exam Papers – http://www.dcu.ie/internal/examinations/papers.php3

Student PitfallsAccording to DCU Regulations1) The four year rule

- there is a maximum of 4 year anybody can spend on our Masters programme,- this includes deferred years and work or illness-related issues

2) The one session repeat rule - there are a max of four attempts at any module except the project - there are a maximum of two attempts at the project

3) There are three different CA categories

- 1: resit is available for all components of the module

- 2: no resit is available for a 100% CA module- 3: no resit is available for the CA component only

Deferrals and AbsencesTo defer an entire academic year, complete a “Deferral of Academic Year” form (R-32) https://www4.dcu.ie/sites/default/files/registry/pdfs/R32.pdf

To defer exams, complete a “Deferral of Examination Form” (R-33) https://www4.dcu.ie/sites/default/files/registry/pdfs/R33.pdf

- Separate forms are required for each exam session (including re-sit)

Unexplained absences from exams result in a FAILED ATTEMPT. Therefore:- Ensure you are registered correctly - If absent, complete an “Absent from Examination Form” (R-41)https://www4.dcu.ie/sites/default/files/registry/pdfs/R41.pdf

For other forms, please see:http://www.dcu.ie/registry/application_forms.shtml

Submission of forms will be accepted at the Faculty Office (L115)

Project Dr. Martin Collier

Literature Review

Interim Presentation

Project Implementation

Final ReportResearch paperAppendices

Final Oral Examination

Project Dr. Martin Collier

Project Selection:   

- October 2012 (Part-time students submitting the project in August 2013)- February 2013 (Full-time students submitting

The project in August 2013)- October 2013 (Part-time students submitting the project in August 2014)

Plagiarism, Copying and Collusion

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Familiarise yourself with DCU’s ‘Regulation on Plagiarism, Copying & Collusion’ at http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/plagiarism.shtml

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