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

School of Electronic Engineering Important: Please consult the website for initial queries (FAQs) Masters Programme Team Dr. Gabriel-Miro Muntean, Chairperson MEng Postgraduate Programmes David Molloy, Advisor Dr. Pascal Landais, Admissions Jennifer Bruton, Projects Michele Pringle, Faculty Manager Administration Professor Patrick McNally, Head of School

School of Electronic Engineering 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.

School of Electronic Engineering Programme Structure MASTERS 8 Modules +Project Full Time Recommended 4 Modules per Semester Part Time Recommended 2 Modules per Semester QUALIFIER 4 Modules Full Time Recommended 4 Modules per Semester Part Time Recommended 2 Modules per Semester

School of Electronic Engineering Choosing Your Modules See the ‘Programme Planner’ for 2013/14 Semester 1/2 (next slide). 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 See for module descriptions and criteria for Majors.

School of Electronic Engineering 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

School of Electronic Engineering 90 credits & a precision mark of less than 60% Pass 90 credits & a precision mark of 60-69% 2 nd Class Honours 90 credits & a precision mark of % 1 st Class Honours Award Classifications Masters:

School of Electronic Engineering 60 credits (EE5xx) & precision mark of % for Diploma 30 credits (EE5xx) & precision mark of % for Certificate Distinction 60 credits (EE5xx) & precision mark of 60-69% for Diploma 30 credits (EE5xx) & precision mark of 60-69% for Certificate Credit 60 credits (EE5xx) & precision mark of 40-59% for Diploma 30 credits (EE5xx) & precision mark of 40-59% for Certificate Pass Exit Awards Graduate Diploma / Graduate Certificate: Note: All modules for exit awards must be Level 9

School of Electronic Engineering 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 Wed 11 Sept - Fri 20 Sept 2013; please check the amount with DCU Finance –After Fri 4 Oct, 2013 – No registration is allowed (after 2pm) –Registration is YOUR responsibility! (Please Check Your Portal Page)

School of Electronic Engineering Module Changes o To Change modules - Complete ‘Change of Module Choice Form’ R37 o You can change modules between Mon 7 Oct - Fri 11 Oct 2013 with no extra charge o You can change modules between Mon 14 Oct - Fri 18 Oct 2013 against a fee (please check the amount with Registry) o No change allowed after Fri 18 Oct, o To de-register from a module, complete form R-37. o The change of modules is YOUR responsibility!

School of Electronic Engineering 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:

School of Electronic Engineering Timetables Available for all Electronic Engineering postgraduate programmes on the web under the course code – ‘MEN’, Year C

School of Electronic Engineering Examinations SEMESTER 1 Mon 20 Jan - Fri 31 Jan 2014 SEMESTER 2 Mon 19 May - Sat 31 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 2013/14 examination timetable, see:

School of Electronic Engineering 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 – Exam Regulations – Past Exam Papers –

School of Electronic Engineering 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

School of Electronic Engineering 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: – Visit the Registry site at for more information

School of Electronic Engineering 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?

School of Electronic Engineering Registration

School of Electronic Engineering Project Registration Every student intending to graduate in 2013/14 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)

School of Electronic Engineering 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 Project submissions are subject to Turnitin plagiarism detection software

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