Masters/Grad Dip/Grad Cert in Electronic Systems or Telecommunications Engineering

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Masters/Grad Dip/Grad Cert in Electronic Systems
or Telecommunications Engineering

• School of Electronic Engineering
• http//www.dcu.ie/electronic_engineering/index.sht
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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 each semester
Part-time Recommend 2 modules per semester Recommend 2 modules per semester Recommend 1(one) module per semester this is flexible and dependent on your preferred completion time
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GC/GD/MEng. Electronic Systems
MODULE TITLE Type Sem
Object Orientated Programming OC/Web 1
Digital Signal Processing OC 1
Computer Machine Vision OC/Web 1
Image Video Compression OC/Web 1
System Dynamics Control OC 1
HDL High-Level Logic Synthesis OC/Web 1
Optical Communication System Design OC/Web 1
3D Computer Graphics (pending 2006) OC/Web 1
IC Manufacturing Systems OC 2
Internetwork Security OC/Web 2
Semi-conductor Science Technology OC/Web 2
Intelligent Systems OC/Web 2
Broadband Networks OC/Web 2
Data Network Protocols OC 2
Advanced RF Circuit Modelling OC/Web 2
Server-side Development OC/Web 2
Project N/A
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GC/GD/MEng. Telecoms Eng.
MODULE TITLE Type Sem
Object Orientated Programming (T) OC/Web 1
Digital Signal Processing (T) OC 1
Computer Machine Vision OC/Web 1
Image Video Compression (T) OC/Web 1
System Dynamics Control OC 1
HDL High-Level Logic Synthesis OC/Web 1
Optical Communication System Design (T) OC/Web 1
3D Computer Graphics (pending 2006) OC/Web 1
IC Manufacturing Systems OC 2
Internetwork Security (T) OC/Web 2
Semi-conductor Science Technology OC/Web 2
Intelligent Systems OC/Web 2
Broadband Networks (T) OC/Web 2
Data Network Protocols (T) OC 2
Advanced RF Circuit Modelling (T) OC/Web 2
Server-side Development (T) OC/Web 2
Project N/A
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Module Descriptors

• Can be viewed at
• http//www.dcu.ie/registry/module_contents.php
• (you will see the Module Code and Title click
  to read the contents)

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Credits Weightings

• All taught modules are worth 7.5 ECTS credits
  (European Credit Transfer System).
• The PROJECT is worth 15 credits.
• All taught modules are weighted 100.
• The PROJECT is weighted 350.

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Award Classifications
MASTERS G. Dip. G. Cert.
Obtained 75 credits an aggregate mark of 40-59 Pass Obtained 60 credit an aggregate mark of 40-59 PASS Obtained 30 credits an aggregate mark of 40-59 Pass
60-69 2nd Class Hons 60-69 Credit 60-69 Credit
70-100 1st Class Hons 70-100 Distinction 70-100 Distinction

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Registration

• Registration Details Thurs., 30th Sept., 630
  830p.m. - LIBRARY
• YOUR responsibility! (Check Portal Page).
• Register for modules you plan to complete in the
  academic year youre registering for ONLY
• - 2 weeks to change your registration at start
  of each semester
• - Complete Change of Module Choice
  R37 (www.dcu.ie/registry/forms/pdfs/R37_Module.pdf
  )
• - To de-register from a module, you must
  complete the same form.
• Unable to take exam due to illness
• - MUST submit Medical Cert. to Exams Office
  within 1 week of exam date.
• Unable to take exam due to extenuating
  circumstances
• - Complete Deferral of Exam R33
  (www.dcu.ie/registry/forms/pdfs/R33_Deferral.pdf)
  prior to exam date sumbit to Programme Chair
  for approval (N.B. only granted in genuine
  circumstances).

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Registration (contd.)

• To defer an entire academic year, complete a
  Deferral of Academic Year R32
  (www.dcu.ie/registry/forms/pdfs/R32_Defacadem.pdf)
  
• Unexplained absences from exams result in a
  FAILED ATTEMPT. Therefore
• - Ensure youre registered correctly from the
  outset.
• - Complete the appropriate forms to explain
  absences.
• Visit the Registry site at www.dcu.ie/registry/
• If you require, e.g
• - Letters to confirm your student status
• - Printed transcript of results
• - Your portal password
• contact INFORMATION SECTION in the REGISTRY.

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Fees

• The onus is on you to arrange fee payment.
• All E.U. students on Masters/Grad. Dip. are
  supported under H.E.A.s Graduate Skills
  Conversion Programme (p/timers funded for 2
  years only). Refer to Finance Office re Cert.
  fees.
• Non-E.U. students should contact Finance
  regarding fees.
• Finance Office opens from 930 1230 and 1430
  to 1630.
• (T) 700 8069/8786
• Email fees_at_dcu.ie
• www.dcu.ie/finance/postgraduate_fees.shtml
• www.dcu.ie/finance/skills_fees.shtml (re Grad.
  Skills Prog)

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Timetables

• Available for all Elec. Eng. postgraduate
  programmes on the web under the course code
  MEN, Year 1
• www.dcu.ie/timetables/search.shtml

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Transfer Cert to Diploma to Masters

• Cert students may transfer to the G.D. having
  successfully completed 4 modules.
• If you subsequently wish to transfer to the
  Masters an average of 55 from the 4 modules
  completed on the Cert. plus any 2 modules taken
  on the G.D. is required.
• ALL modules considered for transfer purposes must
  be passed at the FIRST ATTEMPT.
• In addition, students MAY be required to attend
  an interview.

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TransferGraduate Diploma to Masters

• Students on the G.D. 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.

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TransferGrad Diploma to Masters (contd).

• Students who complete the G.D. requirment of 60
  Level 5 credits, and who have NOT met the 6
  module, 55 threshold for transfer, may continue
  to attempt to achieve the threshold by taking
  additional modules (only one attempt is permitted
  for such additional modules).
• Award classification will be based on grades
  achieved in the FIRST 8 modules taken.
• NOTE Students who qualify to transfer will be
  offered the opportunity to transfer OR to
  accept/complete the lower qualification.
  Students who opt to transfer will not be awarded
  the lower qualification

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Transfer Options Between Qualifications

• To transfer between qualifications, e.g. MEN to
  MTC, or between FULL-TIME and PART-TIME modes,
  you MUST complete an Internal Transfer form,
  and submit it according to deadlines laid down by
  the Admissions Office.
• (www.dcu.ie/registry/forms/pdfs/R39_Transfer.pdf)

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Examinations

• Sem. 1 Mon. 17/01/05 Fri. 28/01/05.
• Sem. 2 Mon. 16/05/05 Sat. 28/05/05.
• No Autum 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 student
  portal pages and DCU site 4-6 weeks prior to
  exams.

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Examinations (contd).

• Students are NOT PERMITTED to retake exams
  already passed.
• Marks Standards www.dcu.ie/registry/examinatio
  ns/standards.shtml
• Exam Regulations www.dcu.ie/registry/examination
  s/regulations.shtml
• Past Exam Papers
• www.dcu.ie/internal/examinations/papers.php
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• 5. Results displayed on student portal page (see
  calendar in handout).

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The Project

• Projects are allocated ONCE a year, at the
  beginning of March (for students submitting a
  project in the following August and January).
• Priority is given to students due to complete the
  Masters by the following September.
• Allocation based on aggregate marks if two
  students select the same project.
• Projects are submitted in EITHER January or
  August if a submission date is deferred, you
  must register for the project again but to submit
  at the next submission date.

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Project (contd).

• Interim Report.
• Project implementation.
• Final Report.
• Presentation.
• Oral Examination.

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Plagiarism, Copying and Collusion

• Plaguiarism is a serious offence in the
  university.
• Familiarise yourself with DCUs Regulation on
  Plagiarism, Copying Collusion at
  www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/plagiarism.shtml

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Masters/Grad Dip/Grad Cert in Electronic Systems
or Telecommunications Engineering

• School of Electronic Engineering
• http//www.dcu.ie/electronic_engineering/index.sht
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