Masters and Masters Qualifier in Electronic Systems and Telecommunications Engineering http://www.dcu.ie/electronic_engineering/index.shtml
Masters Programme Team Dr. Gabriel-Miro Muntean, Chairperson MEng Postgraduate Programmes email: gabriel.muntean@dcu.ie David Molloy, Advisor email: david.molloy@dcu.ie Dr. Pascal Landais, Admissions email: pascal.landais@dcu.ie Jennifer Bruton, Projects email: jennifer.bruton@dcu.ie Michele Pringle, Faculty Manager Administration email: michele.pringle@dcu.ie Professor Patrick McNally, Head of School email: patrick.mcnally@dcu.ie Important: Please consult the website for initial queries (FAQs)
Postgraduate Programme Codes Masters Qualifier (MEQ) Telecoms (MTCc) Electronic Systems (MENc) Majors (no special code) NanoElectronics & Photonics Image Processing & Analysis Network Implementation Semiconductor Manufacturing NOTE: The last c in each code indicates a continuous programme. There is no Year 1, Year 2 structure, etc.
Programme Structure MASTERS 8 Modules +Project QUALIFIER 4 Modules Full Time Recommended 4 Modules per Semester Full Time Recommended 4 Modules per Semester Part Time Recommended 2 Modules per Semester Part Time Recommended 2 Modules per Semester
Choosing Your Modules See the Programme Planner for 2014/15 It also includes criteria for Majors: http://www.dcu.ie/electronics/post/modules/index.shtml 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 2 modules
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 150 The PROJECT is weighted 600
Award Classifications Masters: Pass 2 nd Class Honours 1 st Class Honours 90 credits & a precision mark of less than 60% 90 credits & a precision mark of 60-69% 90 credits & a precision mark of 70-100%
Exit Awards Graduate Diploma / Graduate Certificate: Distinction 60 credits (EE5xx) & precision mark of 70-100% for Diploma 30 credits (EE5xx) & precision mark of 70-100% for Certificate Credit 60 credits (EE5xx) & precision mark of 60-69% for Diploma 30 credits (EE5xx) & precision mark of 60-69% for Certificate Pass 60 credits (EE5xx) & precision mark of 40-59% for Diploma 30 credits (EE5xx) & precision mark of 40-59% for Certificate Note: All modules for exit awards must be Level 9
Registration Electronic Systems Engineering Programme / Telecommunications Engineering Programme Register for modules for the current academic year only Registration should be completed by now. A late registration fee applies after Fri 26 Sept 2014; please check the amount with DCU Finance After Fri 24 Oct, 2014 No registration is allowed Registration is YOUR responsibility! (Please Check Your Portal Page)
Module Changes o To Change modules - Complete Change of Module Choice Form R-37 http://www4.dcu.ie/registry/application_forms.shtml o You can change modules between Mon 29 Sep - Fri 3 Oct 2014 with no extra charge o You can change modules between Mon 6 Oct - Fri 10 Oct 2014 against a fee (please check the amount with Registry) o No change allowed after Fri 10 Oct, 2014. o To de-register from a module, complete form R-37. o The change of modules is YOUR responsibility!
Fees School of Electronic Engineering 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 (being fazed out) 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: fees@dcu.ie http://www.dcu.ie/finance/fees/skills_fees.shtml
Timetables Available for all Electronic Engineering postgraduate programmes on the web under the course code MEN, Year C www.dcu.ie/timetables/search.shtml
Examinations School of Electronic Engineering SEMESTER 1 Mon 12 Jan - Fri 23 Jan 2014 SEMESTER 2 Mon 11 May - Sat 23 May 2014 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 2014/15 examination timetable, see: http://www.dcu.ie/timetables/examinations.shtml
Examinations Students are NOT PERMITTED to retake exam or CA components, or modules already passed Returning students must take all assessment elements for that academic year (even those passed previously) Useful links: 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 Pitfalls According to DCU Regulations: 1) The four year rule - The maximum time a student may spend on a Masters Programme is 4 years - This includes Qualifier years and deferred years due to work or illness-related issues 2) The one session repeat rule - A module may be attempted for a maximum of 2 years 3) There are three different Continuous Assessment 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 Absences To defer an entire academic year, complete a Deferral of Academic Year (R-32) form Unexplained absences from exams result in a FAILED ATTEMPT. Therefore: Ensure you are registered correctly If absent, complete the appropriate form: postponement of examination form before the exam (R-33) and extenuating circumstances form after the examination (R-30) For forms, please see: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/application_forms.shtml Visit the Registry site at www.dcu.ie/registry for more information
Project Coordinator Jennifer Bruton All activities will take place on the Moodle site Please use your Project Code with all communications You must be registered to be allocated a project When is the project typically undertaken?
Registration School of Electronic Engineering
Project Registration Every student intending to graduate in 2014/15 should complete ONE of the following Masters project modules 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 (MEN-SEMI) Graduation for 2014/15 will take place in March 2016
Project Schedule School of Electronic Engineering
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 Project submissions are subject to Turnitin plagiarism detection software
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