Transcript Masters/Grad Dip/Grad Cert in Electronic Systems or

Masters/Grad Dip/Grad Cert in
Electronic Systems or
Telecommunications Engineering
School of Electronic Engineering
http://www.dcu.ie/electronics/index.shtml
Staff Contacts
Dr. Tony Holohan, Programme Chair,
Electronic Postgraduate Programmes
Mr. David Molloy, Lecturer
Mr. Frank O’Beirne, Faculty Office,
Administrator for Electronic
Postgraduate Programmes
Consult your School website with initial queries
(FAQs)
Postgraduate Programme
Codes
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Telecoms (GCTCc, GTCc, MTCc)
Electronic Systems (GCESc, GDEc, MENc)
Majors
Nanoelectronics & Photonics
 Image Processing & Analysis
 Network Implementation
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NOTE:
The last ‘c’ in each code indicates a ‘continuous’ programme. There
is no Year 1, Year 2 structure, etc.
Programme Structure
MASTERS
8 Mods +
Project
DIPLOMA
8 Mods
CERT.
4 Mods
Full-time
Recommend 4
modules per
semester
Recommend 4
modules per
semester
Recommend 2
modules per
semester
Part-time
Recommend 2
modules per
semester *
Recommend 2
modules per
semester *
Recommend 1
module per
semester *
* this is flexible
and dependent on
your preferred
completion time
Choosing Your Modules
See the ‘Programme Planner’ for 2007/08
(next slide).
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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Electronic Systems Students can choose ANY 8 modules.
Telecoms students MUST take at least 6 modules from the
‘telecoms’ module set (in red below) plus ANY other two modules.
See
http://www.dcu.ie/electronics/post/modules/index.shtml
for module descriptions and criteria for Majors.
Programme Planner 2007/08
SEMESTER 1
MODULE TITLE
Mode
HDL/High Level Logic Synthesis (EE540)
OC/Web
Nano & Microelectronic Device Manufacturing (EE541)
OC/Web
Computer & Machine Vision (EE544)
OC/Web
Data Network Protocols (EE545)
OC/Web
Broadband Networks (EE552)
OC/Web
Object Oriented Programming (EE553)
OC/Web
Image & Video Compression (EE554)
OC/Web
Optical Communication System Design (EE555)
OC/Web
Fundamentals of Nanoelectronic Technology (EE559)
OC/Web
Wireless Networks (EE561)
OC/Web
Biomedical Image Acquisition (EE565)
OC/Web
Programme Planner 2007/08
SEMESTER 2
MODULE TITLE
Mode
DIGITAL Signal Processing (EE502)
OC/Web*
System Dynamics & Control (EE504)
OC
Internetwork Security (EE548)
OC/Web
Characterisation Technology for Nanomaterials (EE550)
OC/Web
Intelligent Systems (EE551)
OC/Web
Server-side Development (EE557)
OC/Web
Advanced RF Circuit Modelling (EE558)
OC/Web
Micro/ Nanoelectronic System Design (EE560)
OC/Web
Network Programming (EE562)
OC/Web
Graphics & Visualisation (EE563)
OC/Web
3D Image Analysis (EE564)
OC/Web
Programme Planner
2007/08
MASTERS PROJECT
Masters Project Module (submitted EITHER in January or August of the
academic year).
Project Module Codes for each M.Eng. Programme:
MENc: EE592
MTCc: EE593
NOTE:
You only register for the project module in February prior to the August or
January you intend completing it, i.e. if submitting in August 2008 or
January 2009, you will register for the module in February 2008.
Credits & Weightings
All taught modules are worth 7.5 ECTS
credits (European Credit Transfer System).
The PROJECT is worth 30 credits.
All taught modules are weighted 100.
The PROJECT is weighted 350.
Award Classifications
MASTERS
G. Dip.
G. Cert.
Pass - 75 credits & an
average mark of 4059%
Pass - 60 credits & an
average mark of
40-59%
Pass - 30 credits & an
average mark of
40-59%
2nd Class Hons - 75
credits & an average
mark of 60-69%
Credit - 60 credits & an Credit - 30 credits & an
average mark of 60average mark of 6069%
69%
1st Class Hons - 75
credits & an average
mark of 70-100%
Distinction - 60 credits
& an average mark of
70-100%
Distinction - 30 credits
& an average mark of
70-100%
Registration
Electronic Systems Programmes
Telecommunications Programmes
Register for modules for the current academic year
only – in this case Semesters 1 and 2 of 2007/08
Late registration until Friday 28th September – no
extra charge
Late registration until 26th October - €125 late fee
After 28th October – No registration allowed
YOUR responsibility! (Check Portal Page).
Module Changes
To Change modules - Complete ‘Change of Module Choice
Form’ R37
www.dcu.ie/registry/forms/pdfs/R37_Module.pdf)
Can change modules 1st – 5th October – online, no extra charge
Can change modules 8th – 12th October - €60 fee to Registry
To de-register from a module, complete form R-37.
YOUR responsibility!
Fees
The 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
Transfer
Graduate Diploma to Masters
Students on the Grad Dip who obtain one of the
following will be given the option to transfer to the
MASTERS
1.
an average of 55% in the first 4 modules
taken and passed at FIRST ATTEMPT
2.
an average of 55% in ANY 6 modules they
pass at FIRST ATTEMPT
Transfer
Cert to Diploma
Cert students may transfer to the Graduate Diploma
having successfully completed 4 modules.
Students MAY be required to attend an interview.
*EU Cert students are not eligible for reduced fees*
You can only receive one award (Cert. or Dip. or
MEng.)
Students can also transfer between Programmes at
the same level, depending on modules taken.
Examinations
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Semester 1: Mon 14 Jan - Fri 25 Jan .
No Autumn Repeats on these Programmes – if you
fail, you can register as a Repeat Student and
retake it at next sitting
Exam timetable (Exams Office) – displayed on
student portal pages and DCU site 4-6 weeks prior
to exams.
For 2007/08 Academic timetable,
see http://www.dcu.ie/timetables/ac_07_08.shtml
Examinations (contd.)
Students are NOT PERMITTED to retake
exams already passed.
Marks & Standards –
www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/standards.shtml
Exam Regulations –
www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/regulations.shtml
Past Exam Papers –
www.dcu.ie/internal/examinations/papers.php3
Deferrals and Absences
To defer an entire academic year, complete a
‘Deferral of Academic Year’ (R-32) form
(www.dcu.ie/registry/forms/pdfs/R32_Defacadem.pdf)
Unexplained absences from exams result in a
FAILED ATTEMPT. Therefore:
Ensure you’re registered correctly
If absent, complete the appropriate form.
For relevant forms,
see http://www.dcu.ie/registry/application_forms.shtml
Visit the Registry site at www.dcu.ie/registry/ for more
information
The Project
Projects are allocated ONCE a year, at the
beginning of February (for students
submitting a project in the following August
and January ONLY)
Allocation based on aggregate marks if two
students select the same project
Students can choose their own topic
Projects are submitted in EITHER January or
August – if a submission date is deferred, you
will be expected to submit at the NEXT
submission opportunity
Project (contd.)
Interim Presentation
Project Implementation
Final Report
Oral Examination
Plagiarism, Copying and
Collusion
Plagiarism is a serious offence in the
university.
Familiarise yourself with DCU’s
‘Regulation on Plagiarism, Copying &
Collusion’ at
www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/plagiarism.shtml
Masters/Grad Dip/Grad Cert in
Electronic Systems or
Telecommunications Engineering
School of Electronic Engineering
http://www.dcu.ie/electronic_engineering/index.shtml