Masters and Masters Qualifier
in
Electronic Systems
and
Telecommunications Engineering
School of Electronic Engineering
http://www.dcu.ie/electronic_engineering/index.shtml
Masters Programme Team
Dr. Gabriel-Miro Muntean, Chairperson
MEng Postgraduate Programmes
email: munteang@eeng.dcu.ie
David Molloy, Advisor
email: david.molloy@dcu.ie
Dr. Pascal Landais, Admissions
email: landaisp@eeng.dcu.ie
Dr. Martin Collier, Projects
email: collierm@eeng.dcu.ie
Michele Pringle, Faculty Manager Administration
email: michele.pringle@dcu.ie
Professor Patrick McNally, Head of School
email: patrick.mcnally@dcu.ie
Consult the website for the initial queries (FAQs)
Postgraduate Programme Codes
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Masters Qualifier (MEQ)
Telecoms (MTCc)
Electronic Systems (MENc)
Majors (no special code)
Nanoelectronics & Photonics
 Image Processing & Analysis
 Network Implementation
 Semi-conductor Manufacturing
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NOTE:
The last ‘c’ in each code indicates a ‘continuous’ programme.
There is no Year 1, Year 2 structure, etc.
Image Processing & Analysis
Major
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Electronic Systems Programme (MENc)
Important Modules
EE453: Image Processing & Analysis
 EE544: Computer Vision
 EE554: Image and Video Compression
 EE563: 3D Graphics & Visualisation
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Selected Academic Staff
Prof. Paul Whelan
 Prof. Noel O’Connor
 Dr. Derek Molloy
 Dr. Robert Sadleir
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Nanoelectronics & Photonics
Major
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Electronic Systems Programme (MENc)
Important Modules
EE506: Fundamentals of Photonic Devices
 EE541: Nano & Microelectronic Device
Manufacturing
 EE550: Characterisation Technology for
Nanomaterials
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Selected Academic Staff
Prof. Patrick McNally
 Prof. Liam Barry
 Dr. Pascal Landais
 Dr. Stephen Daniels
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Semi-conductor Manufacturing
Major
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Electronic Systems Programme (MENc)
Important Modules
EE587: Plasma Process Technology
 EE541: Nano & Microelectronic Device
Manufacturing
 EE588: Semiconductor Manufacturing
Equipment and Systems
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Selected Academic Staff
Prof. Patrick McNally
 Dr. Stephen Daniels
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Network Implementation Major
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Telecommunications Eng. Programme (MTCc)
Important Modules
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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
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Dr. Gabriel-Miro Muntean
Dr. Martin Ccllier
Dr. Jennifer McManis
Dr. Conor Brennan
Dr. Xiaojun Wang
Programme Structure
Full-time
Part-time
MASTERS
8 Modules +
Project
QUALIFIER
4 Modules
Recommended
Recommended
4 modules per
semester
4 modules per
semester
Recommended
Recommended
2 modules per
semester
2 modules per
semester
Choosing Your Modules
‘Programme Planner’ for 2012/13 Semester 1/2
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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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 http://www.dcu.ie/electronics/post/modules/index.shtml
for module descriptions and criteria for Majors.
Programme Planner
2012-2013
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:
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All taught modules are weighted 100
The PROJECT is weighted 350
Award Classifications
MASTERS
Pass
- 90 credits & a precision mark of less than
60%
2nd Class Hons
- 90 credits & a precision mark of 60-69%
1st Class Hons
- 90 credits & a precision mark of 70-100%
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 www.dcu.ie/registry/forms/pdfs/R37_Module.pdf
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, 2012.
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’
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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 16:30.
Email: fees@dcu.ie
http://www.dcu.ie/finance/fees/skills_fees.shtml
Timetables
Available for all Elec. Eng. postgraduate
programmes on the web under the
course code – ‘MEN’, Year C
www.dcu.ie/timetables/search.shtml
Examinations
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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: http://www.dcu.ie/timetables/examinations.shtml
Examinations
Students are NOT PERMITTED to retake
exams or CA already passed
Marks & Standards –
http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/marks_and_standards.pdf
Exam Regulations –
http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/regulations.shtml
Past Exam Papers –
http://www.dcu.ie/internal/examinations/papers.php3
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) https://www4.dcu.ie/sites/default/files/registry/pdfs/R32.pdf
To defer exams, complete a “Deferral of Examination Form” (R-33)
https://www4.dcu.ie/sites/default/files/registry/pdfs/R33.pdf
- 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)
https://www4.dcu.ie/sites/default/files/registry/pdfs/R41.pdf
For other forms, please see:
http://www.dcu.ie/registry/application_forms.shtml
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
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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)
Plagiarism, Copying and
Collusion
Plagiarism is a serious offence in the
university.
Familiarise yourself with DCU’s
‘Regulation on Plagiarism, Copying &
Collusion’ at
http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/plagiarism.shtml
Masters/Grad Dip/Grad Cert in
Electronic Systems or
Telecommunications Engineering
School of Electronic Engineering
http://www.dcu.ie/electronic_engineering/index.shtml
Contact: munteang@eeng.dcu.ie
or
faculty.ec.assistant@dcu.ie