Masters and Masters Qualifier in Electronic Systems and Telecommunications Engineering

1. Masters and Masters QualifierinElectronic Systemsand Telecommunications Engineering School of Electronic Engineering http://www.dcu.ie/electronic_engineering/index.shtml

2. 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)

3. 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.

4. Image Processing & AnalysisMajor • 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

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

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

7. 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-MiroMuntean • Dr. Martin Ccllier • Dr. Jennifer McManis • Dr.Conor Brennan • Dr.Xiaojun Wang

8. Programme Structure

9. 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 http://www.dcu.ie/electronics/post/modules/index.shtml for module descriptions and criteria for Majors.

10. Programme Planner 2012-2013 MASTERS PROJECT

11. 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

12. Award Classifications

13. Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate

14. 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)

15. 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 betweenMon 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!

16. 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 16:30. Email:fees@dcu.ie http://www.dcu.ie/finance/fees/skills_fees.shtml

17. Timetables • Available for all Elec. Eng. postgraduate programmes on the web under the course code – ‘MEN’, Year C www.dcu.ie/timetables/search.shtml

18. 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: http://www.dcu.ie/timetables/examinations.shtml

19. 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

20. Student Pitfalls According to DCU Regulations • 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 • 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

21. 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)

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

23. 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)

24. 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

25. 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