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

Masters Programme Team Dr. Gabriel-Miro Muntean, Chairperson MEng Postgraduate Programmes David Molloy, Advisor Dr. Pascal Landais, Admissions Dr. Martin Collier, Projects Michele Pringle, Faculty Manager Administration Professor Patrick McNally, Head of School Consult the website for the 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 Semi-conductor Manufacturing NOTE: The last ‘c’ in each code indicates a ‘continuous’ programme. There is no Year 1, Year 2 structure, etc.

Image Processing & Analysis Major Electronic Systems Programme (MENc) Important Modules EE453: Image Processing & Analysis EE544: Computer Vision EE554: Image and Video Compression EE563: 3D Graphics & Visualisation Selected Academic Staff Prof. Paul Whelan Prof. Noel O’Connor Dr. Derek Molloy Dr. Robert Sadleir

Nanoelectronics & Photonics Major Electronic Systems Programme (MENc) Important Modules EE506: Fundamentals of Photonic Devices EE541: Nano & Microelectronic Device Manufacturing EE541: Nano & Microelectronic Device Manufacturing EE550: Characterisation Technology for Nanomaterials EE550: Characterisation Technology for Nanomaterials Selected Academic Staff Prof. Patrick McNally Prof. Liam Barry Dr. Pascal Landais Dr. Stephen Daniels

Semi-conductor Manufacturing Major Electronic Systems Programme (MENc) Important Modules EE587: Plasma Process Technology EE541: Nano & Microelectronic Device Manufacturing EE541: Nano & Microelectronic Device Manufacturing EE588: Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment and Systems EE588: Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment and Systems Selected Academic Staff Prof. Patrick McNally Dr. Stephen Daniels

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

Programme Structure MASTERS 8 Modules + Project QUALIFIER 4 Modules Full-timeRecommended 4 modules per semester Recommended 4 modules per semester Part-timeRecommended 2 modules per semester Recommended 2 modules per semester

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 for module descriptions and criteria for Majors.

Programme Planner MASTERS PROJECT Every 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)

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

Award Classifications MASTERS Pass - 90 credits & a precision mark of less than 60% 2 nd Class Hons - 90 credits & a precision mark of 60-69% 1 st Class Hons - 90 credits & a precision mark of %

Graduate Diploma/ Graduate Certificate Exit awards Graduate 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

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 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)

Module Changes To Change modules - Complete ‘Change of Module Choice Form’ R37 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, To de-register from a module, complete form R-37. The change of modules is 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:

Timetables Available for all Elec. Eng. postgraduate programmes on the web under the course code – ‘MEN’, Year C

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:

Examinations Students are NOT PERMITTED to retake exams or CA already passed Marks & Standards – Exam Regulations – Past Exam Papers –

Student Pitfalls According to DCU Regulations 1) 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

Deferrals and Absences To defer an entire academic year, complete a “Deferral of Academic Year” form (R-32) To defer exams, complete a “Deferral of Examination Form” (R-33) 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) For other forms, please see: Submission of forms will be accepted at the Faculty Office (L115)

Project Dr. Martin Collier Literature Review Interim Presentation Project Implementation Final Report Research paper Appendices Final Oral Examination

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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