Title: Masters/Grad Dip/Grad Cert in Electronic Systems or Telecommunications Engineering
1Masters/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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2Programme 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
3GC/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
4GC/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
5Module 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)
6Credits 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.
7Award 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
8Registration
- 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).
9Registration (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.
10Fees
- 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)
11Timetables
- Available for all Elec. Eng. postgraduate
programmes on the web under the course code
MEN, Year 1 - www.dcu.ie/timetables/search.shtml
12Transfer 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.
13TransferGraduate 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.
14TransferGrad 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 -
15Transfer 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)
16Examinations
- 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.
17Examinations (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
3 - 5. Results displayed on student portal page (see
calendar in handout).
18The 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.
19Project (contd).
- Interim Report.
- Project implementation.
- Final Report.
- Presentation.
- Oral Examination.
20Plagiarism, 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
21Masters/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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