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Masters and Masters Qualifierin
Electronic Systemsand
Telecommunications Engineering
School of Electronic Engineeringhttp://www.dcu.ie/electronic_engineering/index.shtml
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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)
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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)
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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
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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%
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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
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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)
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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!
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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
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Timetables
Available for all Elec. Eng. postgraduate programmes on the web under the course code – ‘MEN’, Year C
www.dcu.ie/timetables/search.shtml
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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Project Dr. Martin Collier
Literature Review
Interim Presentation
Project Implementation
Final ReportResearch paperAppendices
Final Oral Examination
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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)
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Plagiarism, Copying and Collusion
Plagiarism is a serious offence in the university.
Familiarise yourself with DCU’s ‘Regulation on Plagiarism, Copying & Collusion’ at http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/plagiarism.shtml
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Masters/Grad Dip/Grad Cert in Electronic Systems or
Telecommunications EngineeringSchool of Electronic Engineering
http://www.dcu.ie/electronic_engineering/index.shtml
Contact: [email protected]
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