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M.Eng. in Telecommunications Engineering

  • 23-03-2007 1:14am
    #1
    bobzi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31 ✭


    hey,

    Was thinking of applying for this course so does anybody have any opinion on its quality or usefulness in getting a decent job?

    Also how do people think the DCU engineering department rates compared to the other universities?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    DublinDilbert
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,390 ✭✭✭DublinDilbert


    Hi Bobzi,

    I'm currently doing the M-Eng in DCU and find it very good.. I'm not doing the telecommunciations major, but have take some "coms" subjects...

    The course material is quite good, and the standard of lecturing is good... From the course i've seen they take quite a practial approach to things...

    One of the questions you ask, will this help you get a better job? i wouldn't just do it for this reason, it may or may not help you in that regard... it's deffinitly suited at people who want to expand thier skill set for the longer term...

    if you need any more information let me know...


  • #3
    FeelingTired
    Registered Users Posts: 56 ✭✭FeelingTired


    Hi Bobzi, I did the MEng in Telecommunications Engineering in DCU last year,graduated in September. I thought it was definitely worth while doing, I did the BEng in Electronic Engineering in DCU as well, the Master's is definitely worth doing, it does require a lot of hard work though, probably because its only takes a year to do it full time, did get me a 1st tho :) It is definitely a major boost towards getting a good job if you want to specalise in the Telecoms area, it worked for me anyway, also can get you more money when you go looking for a job. Drop me a PM or whatever if you want anymore info. Peace out, FT


  • #4
    bobzi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31 ✭bobzi


    cheers for the info guys


  • #5
    OFDM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭OFDM


    Lots and lots of programming....


  • #6
    broaderband
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭broaderband


    Hi folks

    Can anyone tell me which of the modules are the toughest? I ve got a telecomms background and have elected for the networks major.

    Trying to dodge a few bullets...

    ta


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  • #7
    DublinDilbert
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,390 ✭✭✭DublinDilbert


    None of them are very bad, but if your not into a subject I would avoid it. There's no really easy modules, they all require work.

    The internetwork security module is good. Intellegent systems is good too, but you'd need a controls background.


  • #8
    ianhobo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 413 ✭✭ianhobo


    Not to sure what the "networks" subjects are, I don't remember there being that option when I did it...Of course whats easier will depend on your background and what you've already studied, so I can't offer a definitive answer, only my own experience.

    The image and video compression stuff is very interesting. As I said, easy choices depend on your background. If you've done C++/Java in detail before , you *may* find that "easier", however if moved at a very quick rate!

    I'm not very strong mathematically, so found Intelligent Systems a bit difficult.

    Machine Vision is very interesting, and you use an in-house tool for the lab work. Lecture notes were concise and to the point

    I also enjoyed the optics/laser module and found it quite manageable.

    The internetwork security module was great fun, and server side software? module was good too.

    Can't remember the other modules right now


  • #9
    dazzday
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 699 ✭✭✭dazzday


    Renewable energy systems and entrepreneurship for engineers are the two "easy" subjects to make up your eight module choice.

    Both have very managable assignments worth 50% of the module: a strategy report and a business plan respectively. Quite long (~30+ pages) but certainly not technically challenging compared to some other modules, and the lectures are interactive and quite interesting tbf.

    Did the photonics/nanotechnology background myself so not too much help, but id advise possibly the photonics and optical comms modules for telecoms if you want to minimize the programming.

    Avoid VHDL like the plague!


  • #10
    mono627
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 288 ✭✭mono627


    dazzday wrote: »

    Avoid VHDL like the plague!

    VHDL really screwed me over last year. The exam was completely different to previous years. Definitely avoid, it's not even that interesting!


  • #11
    broaderband
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭broaderband


    thanks folks, all sound advice. FYI, Optics and Entrepeneurship are up first. (Im doing it part-time so its two modules between now and May...)

    11.5 weeks to go...

    ta


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  • #12
    lima
    Registered Users Posts: 1,239 ✭✭✭lima


    I did the telecoms beng and I don't beleive the masters will help getting you a job, or even more pay for that matter (not that there are any telecoms job in Ireland right now). I joined a grad programme straight after graduating and half the people who started with me had masters, and I'm on a lot more money now that many of them.. to be honest theres a limit to how much you can earn as an engineer, it's just whether you prefer the lab work more than 'office' stuff (project management etc.

    I think instead of doing a masters in telecoms that Cisco certification and UNIX/Linux skills are way more value for getting a job..


  • #13
    RichieD
    Registered Users Posts: 204 ✭✭RichieD


    I've been looking at this course myself as im very intersted in networks.

    Can anyone please explain, if you are doing this full time do you just select 4 modules for semester 1 and 4 modules for semester 2 ? And then do a dissertation in the summer based on your chosen steam ?

    Are there no core modules?


  • #14
    mightyz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36 ✭mightyz


    @broaderband
    Hey,
    I am looking to do that course part-time next year (qualifier, but its the same modules), but I dont like the dcu location (living/working on south side).
    How "good" are the web notes (which they are advertising so much) compared to the actual lectures?

    Do you need to attend any labs etc?

    I am at DIT at the moment and beside its part-time I still need to attend Lab's which sometimes are pointless for me (marks for attendance, but I can get quicker and better help from google if I stuck with something).


  • #15
    broaderband
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭broaderband


    mightyz wrote: »
    @broaderband
    Hey,
    I am looking to do that course part-time next year (qualifier, but its the same modules), but I dont like the dcu location (living/working on south side).
    How "good" are the web notes (which they are advertising so much) compared to the actual lectures?

    Do you need to attend any labs etc?

    I am at DIT at the moment and beside its part-time I still need to attend Lab's which sometimes are pointless for me (marks for attendance, but I can get quicker and better help from google if I stuck with something).

    Hiya,

    Firstly, sorry for that late reply...

    I did attend a lab session for the Optics module but this was not a requirement, your overall mark can include this if you do it or just take into account your other work. I also did the Entrepeneurship module which I did not attend any lectures.

    It is probably better to go to lectures but i managed to muddle through the online stuff. It is manageable but it takes time. I am working fulltime and have other commitments so time for study is sometimes hard to come by.

    Do-able but you need to be willing to give it the time.

    cheers


  • #16
    broaderband
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭broaderband


    lima wrote: »
    I did the telecoms beng and I don't beleive the masters will help getting you a job, or even more pay for that matter (not that there are any telecoms job in Ireland right now). I joined a grad programme straight after graduating and half the people who started with me had masters, and I'm on a lot more money now that many of them.. to be honest theres a limit to how much you can earn as an engineer, it's just whether you prefer the lab work more than 'office' stuff (project management etc.

    I think instead of doing a masters in telecoms that Cisco certification and UNIX/Linux skills are way more value for getting a job..

    Hi Lima

    My main reason for doing this course now (which obviously is not everyones reason!) is that I feel that with a young family and a short commute, I can commit to a two year course now rather than say in 3 or 4 yrs time. I ve done a couple of cisco exams already and I think that these can be done is shorter time commitments than a MEng or whatever.

    Basically myself and the family will be involved in probably a longer commute, school runs, maybe another offospring or two so its now or in around 20 yrs time!!

    Thats just my 2 cents.... :-)

    ta


  • #17
    mightyz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36 ✭mightyz


    dazzday wrote: »
    Avoid VHDL like the plague!

    Yeah especially if you wish to get good job. ;)


  • #18
    remoh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 64 ✭✭remoh


    I'm starting the MEng in Electronic Systems next month part time, can anyone give me tips or subjects they found interesting. How did you find your thesis. Any information greatly appreciated.


  • #19
    Mr-McBain
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭Mr-McBain


    Has the VHDL module been renamed? Also is is possible to do more than 4 modules in the first semester and then make up the balance in the second semester or does it have to be an even split of 4 in the first and second semesters. Trying to decide on modules is such a mind fcuk. AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

    I'm doing the Network Implementation major so if anyone has any recomendations for me as I would like to avoid any intense programming modules. Any help is appreciated.


  • #20
    kelbal
    Registered Users Posts: 839 ✭✭✭kelbal


    Hi, I've been accepted to the MEng programme, starting next week. Just looking for some up to date guidance from ex/current students on what are 'killer' modules, want to make this as manageable as possible. I presume VHDL is whats now called "HDL/High Level Logic Synthesis". My initial pick of modules is very network focused, so wondering if I should do the network major? Does this involve more work than the standard Masters? Kind of decided on this pretty late on, so haven't done a whole lot of research on it. (Electronic Eng graduate from DCU). Here's the current list of modules......
    Thanks

    Level 9 – Set 1 (choose 4)
    1. EE509: Data Network Protocol Analysis and Simulation
    2. EE554: Image and Video Compression
    3. EE562: Network Programming
    4. EE500: Performance of Data Networks
    5. EE502: DSP (Signal Modelling & Compression)
    6. EE538: Secure Sys Admin and Internetwork Security
    7. EE552: Broadband Networks
    8. EE558: Advanced RF Circuit Modelling

    Level 8 – Set 1 (choose 2)
    9. EE454: Optical Communications System Design *
    10. EE452: Wireless and Mobile Communications
    11. EE417: Web Application Development
    12. EE450: Communications Theory
    13. EE449: DSP (Digital Filters & DFT)
    14. EE402: Object-oriented Programming for Engineers

    Option (choose 2)
    15. EE453: Image Processing & Analysis
    16. EE535: Renewable Energy: Systems, Technology and Economics
    17. EE540: HDL/High Level Logic Synthesis
    18. EE541: Nano & Microelectronic Device Manufacturing
    19. EE559: Fundamentals of Nanoelectronic Technology
    20. EE451: Mechatronic System Simulation & Control
    21. EE506: Fundamentals of Photonic Devices
    22. EE507: Entrepreneurship for Engineers
    23. EE550: Characterisation Technology for Nanomaterials
    24. EE544: Computer Vision
    25. EE563: Graphics & Visualisation


  • #21
    mightyz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36 ✭mightyz


    hey,

    I've get offer from DIT and probably will get offer from DCU (my colleague with similar exp and education get it). Now I am bit confused what to choose (both Part-time).
    DIT has less option too choose from and they seems to be focused on optoelectronics.


    1. Did you get timetable yet? I am working full time and I've heard that DCU got lectures before 4PM.
    2. Which place has got better name on the market?


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  • #22
    Aswerty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 586 ✭✭✭Aswerty


    Kelbal, I finished the Telecomms Masters in DCU a year ago. In my opinion you should just choose what ever modules you like and ony do the specialist Masters if it conincides with your choices. The only possible impact that occurs from specialising is a restriction in terms of what project you can do. For example Networking majors have to do a project related to networks and so on. Even at this the restriction is very loose, people in this major ranged from designing software, hardware or a mix of the both.

    In terms of how manageable some of the modules I'll do a quick review.
    Level 9 – Set 1 (choose 4)
    1. EE509: Data Network Protocol Analysis and Simulation A relatively new module, this should be it's 3rd year running. When I did it it was split into a pure maths side and a theory side. Lots of probability/simulation oreinted maths. Not overly difficult but had a lot of content and the Maths was somewhat complex.
    2. EE554: Image and Video CompressionNot familiar with this but got the impression from guys that it was fairly maths intensive.
    3. EE562: Network Programming Found this module a bit unfoccused in what it was trying to do. The module content is split in half and one half covers the upper layers of the OSI model and the other the lower layers. The upper layers involved emialing protocols, socket programming, etc. The lower layers involved looking at Linux kernel code and learning theory about how the lower layers function. The upper layer programming was done in Java.
    4. EE500: Performance of Data Networks This doesn't ring any bells with me.
    5. EE502: DSP (Signal Modelling & Compression) Not familiar but was given the impression it was a tough one.
    6. EE538: Secure Sys Admin and Internetwork Security This was just called Internetwork Security when I did it. It was interesting and very manageable. Might be different now since it has sys admin elements to it.
    7. EE552: Broadband Networks Lecturer said on the first day that this module should be called Packet Switching since that is mostly what it is all about. About how data packets are sent over networks. Large crossover between some of this and Data Network Protocol and Analysis.
    8. EE558: Advanced RF Circuit Modelling Not familiar with this.

    Level 8 – Set 1 (choose 2)
    9. EE454: Optical Communications System Design * Not familiar with this
    10. EE452: Wireless and Mobile Communications This was just about the thoery, protocols and problems of wirless comms. Not all that interesting since it was mostly a shove the information into your brain kind of module.
    11. EE417: Web Application Development Very well thought module. Covers all aspects (no emphasis on front end development though) of developing web apps using Java.
    12. EE450: Communications Theory Once again not familiar with this one
    13. EE449: DSP (Digital Filters & DFT) Once again not familiar with this one
    14. EE402: Object-oriented Programming for Engineers Well thought module that introduces you to OOP. 6 weeks of C++ and 6 weeks of Java. Very doable if already familiar with OOP

    Option (choose 2)
    15. EE453: Image Processing & Analysis Not familiar with this.
    16. EE535: Renewable Energy: Systems, Technology and Economics Didn't do this and regret it. Very interesting module if this stuff interests you, the workload and content is quite manageable. Significant amount of continuous assesment (i.e. assignment contribution is 50% I think).
    17. EE540: HDL/High Level Logic Synthesis Not familiar with this
    18. EE541: Nano & Microelectronic Device Manufacturing Not familiar with this
    19. EE559: Fundamentals of Nanoelectronic Technology Not familiar with this
    20. EE451: Mechatronic System Simulation & Control Not familiar with this
    21. EE506: Fundamentals of Photonic Devices Not familiar with this
    22. EE507: Entrepreneurship for Engineers Another one I regretted not doing. An interesting subject that is very manageable. Significant amount of continuous assesment,
    23. EE550: Characterisation Technology for Nanomaterials Not familiar with this
    24. EE544: Computer Vision Did an undergrad equivalent of this in DCU which was very interesting. Manageable but can be tricky if your new to machine vision theory.
    25. EE563: Graphics & Visualisation Enjoyable module. It is split into 6 weeks of Java 3D and 6 weeks of GPL and C++. The Java brings you into the theory of graphics and hides the tricky stuff from you and then the GPL comes and hits you with the hard stuff. Manageable module but the GPL stuff is quite tough.

    The programming modules do require you to have an understanding of programming since they are quite practical. The telecomms modules often require programming to do the assignments. With regards to lecturers, the Molloy brothers (Derek and David) and Stephen Daniels are the shining stars of this Masters. I was not impressed by the lectures given by J. McManis, nice person but felt like I could have stayed home and read the presentation slides myself (which I did with regards to wireless comms).

    @ mightyz, the lectures in DCU from when I was there started at 10:00 and 14:00 and lasted 3 hours with a 15 min break halfway through. The course is delivered to be doable remotely so doing the lectures and assignments in your own time is possible. I have no idea whther DCU or DIT has a better name in the market. If it is any help I didn't find the DCU name a hinder to getting a job myself.


  • #23
    kelbal
    Registered Users Posts: 839 ✭✭✭kelbal


    Aswerty. Thanks alot for your help. Doing Network programming (manageable so far), Data Network Protocol etc (Maths element bit crazy) and Renewable Energy (v interesting). Workload high enough but manageable. thanks again


  • #24
    jaydriver
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭jaydriver


    Hi,

    Hi, I'm looking at taking on the M.Eng in Telecommunicaions at DCU and I noticed on a previous post that a few of you have done it or are doing it. I have a Level 7 Electronics Degree and 3 years working in Telecoms, have you found the modules as a big step up? As in do the lecturers start at the basics in each module? I know you are expected to have some relevant knowledge but just looking to get your opinion. I suppose my biggest fear is being in the deep end......

    Thanks.


  • #25
    kelbal
    Registered Users Posts: 839 ✭✭✭kelbal


    jaydriver wrote: »
    Hi,

    Hi, I'm looking at taking on the M.Eng in Telecommunicaions at DCU and I noticed on a previous post that a few of you have done it or are doing it. I have a Level 7 Electronics Degree and 3 years working in Telecoms, have you found the modules as a big step up? As in do the lecturers start at the basics in each module? I know you are expected to have some relevant knowledge but just looking to get your opinion. I suppose my biggest fear is being in the deep end......

    Thanks.

    Hiya,
    I started it in September, and am only 2 modules into it so far, so am not the most qualified to comment compared to others who have finished it - but here's my 2 cents anyway.... you are pretty much thrown in at the deep end I'm afraid. From what I've seen, the first lecture or two do start at low enough level as a refresher but then the material comes pretty thick an fast and by the time you're studying for exams, there is alot to learn. The assignments, for me anyway, took up most of my time from about week 6 to 12, so I'm doing catch up now in terms of lecture content for the exams (next week). I'm doing it part time and took on 3 modules this semester but found the workload too much and deferred one to do it next year. I don't want to sound too pessimistic though, it is manageable, and at the end of the semester, by studying past papers, you have a fair idea of where you need to concentrate your studying efforts. But you need to be realistic of what to expect, I'm not sure what level 7 is (I did Electronic Eng degree in DCU years back, is that level 7?) - but I'm guessing you found 4th year fairly full-on? Well, the masters is basically a continuation of this on into year 5 and 6. So basically yes, it is very intensive, but with your degree and work experience you do have the background to be able to keep up - as long as you put the effort in, it will be a huge part of your life and spare time while you're doing it.
    Hope that helps.


  • #26
    broaderband
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭broaderband


    jaydriver wrote: »
    Hi,

    Hi, I'm looking at taking on the M.Eng in Telecommunicaions at DCU and I noticed on a previous post that a few of you have done it or are doing it. I have a Level 7 Electronics Degree and 3 years working in Telecoms, have you found the modules as a big step up? As in do the lecturers start at the basics in each module? I know you are expected to have some relevant knowledge but just looking to get your opinion. I suppose my biggest fear is being in the deep end......

    Thanks.

    Hi

    i am one year in and have found it fiarly intense for the 2nd half of each semester. did the entrepeneurship and optical comms modules last semester which were both ok. i have background in optics so i probably chose this one as a 'soft' start. entrepeneurship was interesting with a good bit of continuous assessment.

    im doing the exams at the moment for renewables/econimics and data net protocol analysis. reneweables is very interesting but the data net/w protocal analysis assignment was a big challenge for me. I have zero programming background and assignment is 90% java based. exam seems intense maths wise also. basically the 'group 1' modules are 'harder' with a large programming component in most cases.

    cheers


  • #27
    kelbal
    Registered Users Posts: 839 ✭✭✭kelbal


    broaderband wrote: »
    Hi

    i am one year in and have found it fiarly intense for the 2nd half of each semester. did the entrepeneurship and optical comms modules last semester which were both ok. i have background in optics so i probably chose this one as a 'soft' start. entrepeneurship was interesting with a good bit of continuous assessment.

    im doing the exams at the moment for renewables/econimics and data net protocol analysis. reneweables is very interesting but the data net/w protocal analysis assignment was a big challenge for me. I have zero programming background and assignment is 90% java based. exam seems intense maths wise also. basically the 'group 1' modules are 'harder' with a large programming component in most cases.

    cheers

    hi broaderband. thinking of doing optics myself next semester. doing it remotely, are the notes handy enough to follow? I was told there's just one lab session, was that the case for you? I believe this one session is the main bulk of work towards your assignment, is that the case, or is there lots more work needed after this lab session? thanks


  • #28
    Arciphel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,840 ✭✭✭Arciphel


    Interesting reading, I am starting the MEng Electronic Engineering course part-time in the February intake, but I know a lot of the modules are the same with the telecoms course. Anybody else out there starting in February, any word on what the modules available to choose from will be? I've been working in semi-conductor/telecoms industry for last 10+ years, degree in Materials Science. Cheers.


  • #29
    Mr.Plough
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,615 ✭✭✭Mr.Plough


    Arciphel wrote: »
    Interesting reading, I am starting the MEng Electronic Engineering course part-time in the February intake, but I know a lot of the modules are the same with the telecoms course. Anybody else out there starting in February, any word on what the modules available to choose from will be? I've been working in semi-conductor/telecoms industry for last 10+ years, degree in Materials Science. Cheers.

    I'm starting mechanical in Feb, have you received anything from dcu like registration info or anything? So far I've accepted on pac.ie and paid the 500 deposit and havnt heard anything since, starting to get a little worried as orientation is Thursday week!


  • #30
    Arciphel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,840 ✭✭✭Arciphel


    I asked the very nice lady from the PAC office in DCU this, I'm in the same boat, paid the €500 deposit and heard nothing else. This is what she replied to me last week -

    "No letters or emails have been sent as of yet so you haven't missed out on anything. A meeting is scheduled this week with the Student Enrolment Manager to confirm when exactly online registration will be opened and how we will communicate this to relevant Feb. start students (i.e. letter or email)."

    So I am none the wiser. I didn't know orientation was next week though, how/where did you hear that?


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  • #31
    Mr.Plough
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,615 ✭✭✭Mr.Plough


    Arciphel wrote: »
    I asked the very nice lady from the PAC office in DCU this, I'm in the same boat, paid the €500 deposit and heard nothing else. This is what she replied to me last week -

    "No letters or emails have been sent as of yet so you haven't missed out on anything. A meeting is scheduled this week with the Student Enrolment Manager to confirm when exactly online registration will be opened and how we will communicate this to relevant Feb. start students (i.e. letter or email)."

    So I am none the wiser. I didn't know orientation was next week though, how/where did you hear that?

    Saw it on the academic calendar, just before start of semester 2 lectures http://www.dcu.ie/timetables/ac.shtml

    At least I havnt missed anything, wish they'd hurry up though.


  • #32
    Arciphel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,840 ✭✭✭Arciphel


    Mr.Plough wrote: »
    Saw it on the academic calendar, just before start of semester 2 lectures http://www.dcu.ie/timetables/ac.shtml

    At least I havnt missed anything, wish they'd hurry up though.

    Cheers for that link, I've bookmarked it :pac:


  • #33
    Arciphel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,840 ✭✭✭Arciphel


    Still no letter or anything like that so I e-mailed them again, this is the response.

    We are aiming to have all Feb start students emailed by the end of this week with their confirmation on how to register. We are still completing the standard checks to ensure online registration will proceed correctly and avoid hiccups.

    My understanding is that the orientation is going ahead on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd for all Semester 2 start students. The Student Support & Development Centre are managing this so I would recommend you contact them for further information on what the schedule will be.

    student.affairs@dcu.ie

    :confused:

    I thought they would have contacted me, but it seems to have to make contact with them; what about people who might be working and not have employers as flexible as mine to allow them two days to go to the orientation session?


  • #34
    mightyz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36 ✭mightyz


    after 1 year wasted, I can clearly say.. There is a reason why only exchange students are studying on DIT Masters programme. Very bad selection of modules (or none) and a lot of lab work (for which I don't have time now).
    I decided to pause my masters for some time (part-time). I will do some www.coursera.org courses and then I will go for exams at either DCU or DIT to get my "paper".

    How is the DCU anyway?


    I've almost forgot. They ask me to study again a module, which was identical to one from my undergraduate course (lecturer, materials, big assignment, and only name was different).


  • #35
    Arciphel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,840 ✭✭✭Arciphel


    Just finished my second semester, have to say I am enjoying it a lot. At the half way point now and am sorry I didn't start it earlier.


  • #36
    Arciphel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,840 ✭✭✭Arciphel


    Anyone out there doing the course? Did Nano & Microelectronic Fabrication and Renewables this semester, both great modules, extremely well taught.

    Have to think about next semester modules now which will be my third, have to do Characterization of Nano-materials as it's one of my core modules (I am doing the Nano and Optics specialization), as for the other module so far it is a toss up between EE538 - Secure Sys Admin & Internetwork Security and EE454: Optical Communications System Design. As some others have said I too have no background in programming so want to tread very carefully. I did the Photonics module in my first semester and got an A in that so leaning towards the Optical Comms stuff at the moment.


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  • #37
    kelbal
    Registered Users Posts: 839 ✭✭✭kelbal


    Arciphel wrote: »
    ........ so leaning towards the Optical Comms stuff at the moment.

    Did that last year myself. The assignment is fairly handy, involves doing a 3 hour lab session and then writing it up with some other theory - alot less time consuming than any other assignment I've done.
    I've been doing more of the traditional telecomms modules myself, so some of the physics theory got a bit hairy for me at times, but there's a range of calculation questions you can learn off, so knowing those with the basic theory will get you through fine. If you've done photonics, you should find this grand.
    If you're doing the Nano and Optics side of it, don't know why you'd be even considering the Sys admin module


  • #38
    kelbal
    Registered Users Posts: 839 ✭✭✭kelbal


    I'm doing EE509 "Data Network Protocol Analysis & Simulation" at the moment. Recommend people to avoid if you can. The assignment is very time consuming, but manageable. The theory for the exam is mental though. You'd really need photographic memory to learn it off


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    remoh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 64 ✭✭remoh


    How did you get on with the project. I'm glad its all over now although I did enjoy it.


  • #40
    matrim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,518 ✭✭✭matrim


    remoh wrote: »
    How did you get on with the project. I'm glad its all over now although I did enjoy it.

    What did you think of the course? I'm going to be starting this year. Any tips / recommendations on modules?


  • #41
    remoh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 64 ✭✭remoh


    matrim wrote: »
    What did you think of the course? I'm going to be starting this year. Any tips / recommendations on modules?
    As I said I actually enjoyed the course a lot. One tip is to keep up with all the course work and assignments. Don't leave it all till the last minute because you will not have enough time to keep up. Found lecturers really helpfull. What major are you planning to study.


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  • #42
    matrim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,518 ✭✭✭matrim


    remoh wrote: »
    As I said I actually enjoyed the course a lot. One tip is to keep up with all the course work and assignments. Don't leave it all till the last minute because you will not have enough time to keep up. Found lecturers really helpfull. What major are you planning to study.

    Probably the Network Implementation major. I'll be doing it part time so expect to be doing alot from home


  • #43
    remoh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 64 ✭✭remoh


    I did it part time as well. Found it doable to do in 2 years. I did semiconductor manufacturing.


  • #44
    pavankrishna
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭pavankrishna


    Hi,this is krishna all the way from India..I got admission in the M.eng in telecommunication engineering...I just wanted to enquiry whether there are any specializations in this telecommunication engineering? and besides these how are the job opportunities after the completion of this course....I am in a dilemma whether to opt this course or not please suggest me....thanks a million in advance :)


  • #45
    kelbal
    Registered Users Posts: 839 ✭✭✭kelbal


    matrim wrote: »
    What did you think of the course? I'm going to be starting this year. Any tips / recommendations on modules?

    If you're looking to do the NEtwork Implementation major, then you're probably considering one of these modules this semester....

    EE500: Performance of Data Networks
    EE509: Data Network Protocol Analysis and Simulation
    EE562: Network Programming

    I did EE562 in my first semester and found the programming a very steep learning curve. EE509 is quite a tough module, and I wouldn't recommend you to do it at the beginning, maybe wait until next year if you're going to do it. EE500 was good, I'd recommend you start with that.

    Then I guess you'll be picking a non core module to go with it. The Renewable module is really good, definitely do that. And the OOP module is enjoyable too. Like remoh said, definitely try to get stuck into the project work as soon as you get it.


  • #46
    pavankrishna
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭pavankrishna


    Hi,this is krishna all the way from India..I got admission in the M.eng in telecommunication engineering.. DCU...I just wanted to enquiry whether there are any specializations in this telecommunication engineering? and besides these how are the job opportunities after the completion of this course....I am in a dilemma whether to opt this course or not please suggest me....thanks a million in advance


  • #47
    kelbal
    Registered Users Posts: 839 ✭✭✭kelbal


    pavankrishna wrote: »
    Hi,this is krishna all the way from India..I got admission in the M.eng in telecommunication engineering.. DCU...I just wanted to enquiry whether there are any specializations in this telecommunication engineering? and besides these how are the job opportunities after the completion of this course....I am in a dilemma whether to opt this course or not please suggest me....thanks a million in advance

    Did you look around the website?.....
    http://www.dcu.ie/electronics/post/index.shtml

    The major that's available for your masters is in Network Implementation.

    Still doing it myself, not sure about job opportunities yet!! I will say though that the course is very well organised, the lecturers are very helpful, and DCU has a good reputation, so it will definitely be of benefit to your career. There are lots of international students taking it during my time there.


  • #48
    pk21
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭pk21


    I am interested in the Network Implementation Masters on a part-time basis. Unfortunately, I would probably have to do the course from home if lectures only go to 5pm. I'm wondering would the quality of the notes etc make this a difficult prospect? I presume the lectures are not recorded on video.


  • #49
    kelbal
    Registered Users Posts: 839 ✭✭✭kelbal


    pk21 wrote: »
    I am interested in the Network Implementation Masters on a part-time basis. Unfortunately, I would probably have to do the course from home if lectures only go to 5pm. I'm wondering would the quality of the notes etc make this a difficult prospect? I presume the lectures are not recorded on video.
    most lecturers recorded their lectures with camtasia, meaning you get a video which is the powerpoint slideshow with their voice on top, and its available to download after the lecture, so other than missing the chance to ask questions it feels like you were there. I personally find the resources & support fantastic


  • #50
    leo2a6
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭leo2a6


    Can u complete the course in 2 years part time ?


  • #51
    remoh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 64 ✭✭remoh


    leo2a6 wrote: »
    Can u complete the course in 2 years part time ?

    Yes, definitely possible. I just completed it in 2 years part time. 2 subjects a semister, 8 subjects overall. Then project at the end.


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