Introductory meeting 21 st September 2012 MSc/PGDip in Broadband and Mobile Communication Networks MSc/PGDip in Wireless Communications and Signal Processing Dr Nathan Gomes MSc/PGDip Chairman MSc/PGDip Programme Structure (Broadband) 1
MSc/PGDip Programme Structure (WCSP) Study for the taught modules (1) Two terms: Four modules in the first term Two modules in the second term (run in parallel with research methods and project design ) Typically lectures are followed by some directed study (e.g., problem sheets). Examples classes review material. Workshops to give practical insights. Labs, various assignments Note: If you re not working the equivalent of a full week you re not doing enough. This is true for the project work, too. 2
Study for the taught modules (2) Taught modules are examined through written examinations (typically weighted at around 80%, but varies) AND continuous assessment. Check individual module specifications for weightings, and weightings for continuous assessment. Note: exams are in May even for first term modules Make sure you plan your revision time well Assignments (continuous assessments) vary: Lab based (Matlab/Simulink, OPNET) Case study based Will provide examination rubrics next term. Research Methods and Project Design module Runs in the second term First main part: Teaching and assessments based generally on Research Methods Literature survey on general topic Research ethics, publishing, presentation Project management Data analysis, other general issues Second main part, and major component: individual MSc project design Masters project literature review Masters project proposal (design and specification) Project proposal poster and presentation 3
MSc project Project Lists, Industrial Projects you will be notified of these late in the first term make selection by end of term Assignment of project, based on your selections primarily (but taking into account other constraints) First part of project is in Research Methods and Project Design module Main part commences immediately after your examinations finish culminates with a final presentation and dissertation next September Broadband & Wireless Communications Research Group The research activities of the group are directed towards components, technologies and techniques and subsystems for high-frequency, high bitrate wireless systems operating from RF to THz frequencies. The main areas are in: Mobile Communications Antennas and Microwave Systems Photonics 4
Broadband and Wireless Communications Research Group Mobile communications MIMO systems for increasing data rate 3G long term evolution (LTE) to provide 100 Mbps and low latency services 4G mobile communications to provide 1 Gbps or greater with novel coding Ultra-wideband (UWB) communications for low-power, short distances Broadband Wireless LAN/WiMAX higher data rates over greater coverage areas Links with (funding from) NTT DoCoMo EU FP7 project ULOOP Broadband and Wireless Communications Research Group Antennas and Microwave Systems Development and Integration of micro/millimetre wave modules, electromagnetic bandgap and antenna components Frequency selective surfaces EM architecture of buildings Components and technologies for wireless and mobile systems. Multiband antennas for mobile systems including Integrated antennas/circuits Ultra-wideband (UWB) body-worn antennas (House of Lords recognition) 5
Broadband and Wireless Communications Research Group Photonics RF, microwave, and mm-wave radio-over-fibre technologies, systems and networks; high-speed modulator and photonic crystal device modelling; glass based integrated optics EU funded Particularly FUTON large-scale integrating project on distributed wireless systems using radio over fibre technology Industry sponsored MSc projects Project placements in industry Duration does not have to exactly match project duration, but deliverables (proposal, presentation, dissertation) must be at the required times Industry supervisor will provide day-to-day technical supervision, and write report on student Sponsored projects run at the University Run by a suitable member of academic staff as an internal project, but on a brief specified by the company Projects split between industry and the University We may find some possibilities you should look for others 6
Example internal project areas MSc student working within the research team in the Photonics lab Dr Batchelor having a wearable antenna measured Example sponsored projects Project placements in industry: Recent examples: BT, Lucent, Orange, Remec, Tekmar Sistemi (now Andrew Corporation), Intracom, Demokritos Companies pay student salary; closely supervise project Sponsored projects at the University: Recent examples: Analog Devices, Simrad-Navico, Harada, Energy Solutions, Procon, BBC, HMGCC Company provides brief; several meetings during project; day-to-day supervision from academic supervisor Energy Solutions VE.net marine generator monitor /controller Procon: Fieldbus communication implemented into weighing controller 7
Credits, MSc and PDip All teaching at the University of Kent is based on a credit framework: each credit is based on 10 workload hours, modules are based on multiples of 15 credits. Taught MSc modules are each worth 15 credits (total 90 credits) MSc Research Methods and Project Design is worth 30 credits MSc Project is worth 60 credits To pass the MSc you need 180 credits; to pass the PGDip at least 120 credits. Progression to the MSc project is based on passing everything else first! (Trailing of 2 modules possible, but not EL849.) Pass mark for all modules is 40% MSc with Distinction: overall mark of 70% or above MSc with Merit: overall mark of 60% or above Some key people in the School Professor Sarah Spurgeon Head of School Professor J Wang Director of Graduate Studies Dr F Deravi Student Welfare Officer/EDASS Mr Mark Ellis - Technical Support, incl. IT (edasupport@kent.ac.uk) Mr Chris Barron, School Administration Manager Mrs Relly Bowman, Academic Assistant (eda-admin@kent.ac.uk) (also Women s Officer) Nina Lozanska School Office (eda-office@kent.ac.uk) 8
Careers Advisory Service Use the Web: See http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/ Please browse the website. There is a wealth of information on jobs, placements, funding and on making applications, interviews etc Thank you and Welcome! -- to the University --to the School -- and to the MSc programmes in Broadband and Mobile Communication Networks Wireless Communications and Signal Processing 9