AccessGDipMSc in Computer Aided Mechanical

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Access/GDip/MScin Computer Aided Mechanical
Manufacturing Engineering DegreeDublin City
University
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Information on the CAMME Programme

• WEB Page
• http//www.dcu.ie/mechanical_engineering/Camme.sht
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Information on the CAMME Programme

• WEB Page
• http//www.dcu.ie/mechanical_engineering/Camme.sht
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Information on the CAMME Programme

• WEB Page
• http//www.dcu.ie/mechanical_engineering/Camme.sht
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Information on the CAMME Programme

• WEB Page
• http//www.dcu.ie/mechanical_engineering/Camme.sht
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• Contact
• Dr. Joseph Stokes
• Address Room S370
• School of Mechanical and Manufacturing
  Engineering,
• DCU, Dublin 9.
• E-mail Joseph.T.Stokes_at_dcu.ie
• Tel [phone]
• Fax [phone]

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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
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MODULES- Access Course (P/T)

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MODULES- First Semester Equivalent (F/T / P/T)
GD/MSc

PICK UP TO 4!
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MODULES- Second Semester Equivalent (F/T / P/T),
GD/MSc

PICK UP TO 4!
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MODULES- WEB
WEB Page http//www.dcu.ie/mechanical_engineering
/Camme.shtml

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MODULES- Most on Moodle Contact Lecturer

Moodle Link https//moodle.dcu.ie
Only Registered Students can see their REGISTERED
modules on Moodle. Login with you Novell
Username and Password received from Registry
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MODULES- Inside Moodle Contact Lecturer if you
cant find the information

Only Registered Students can see their REGISTERED
modules on Moodle. Select only 2008/2009
Modules should be those you registered for,
else contact registry
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MODULES- Inside Moodle Example
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PROJECT- Includes Summer period (8 weeks
full-time equivalent), for MSc only

POSSIBLE, Introduction of NEW INTRA Project for
Full Time students Only, to begin INTRA placement
in June 2008 Submission of Project (MM542) is
2 Semesters after starting project (Monday
nearest the 14th of Jan or Aug depending on start
date) See notice on Web
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PROJECT-

PROJECT (MM542/MM543) (for Continuing students
only, start with min 30 credits!) Full time
Gdip/MSc students must start project after 4
modules completed else fail!
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PROJECT-

• List of projects available on CAMME web site
• http//webpages.dcu.ie/7Eszecsit/CAMME_GD_MSc/Pro
  ject/Project.html
• Allocation in February and June of particular
  year
• Find MM542 in modules list, follow the link
• Project Guide available at same site
• Project Selection Form available at same site
• Return project selection form by end of Week 1

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MODULES- STREAMS
Students can select these modules according to
individual streams such as Mechanical or
Manufacturing Engineering Stream (where the
student must select 8 modules from the list of
Streamed Modules, 4 in each semester if Full Time
Student).  So Why Choose a Stream? Allowing
students to follow a particular stream, will
produce a more focused individual suitable for
industrial or research needs. Individuals in
these sectors, rarely work as both a Mechanical
and Manufacturing Engineer, rather they are
focused within one of these areas. Therefore to
increase ones opportunity in securing future job
/ research positions or developing within your
current area, it would be advisable to select
modules which will best reflect your future job /
research intentions. If you require further
advice on this, please contact Dr. Joseph
Stokes. See http//webpages.dcu.ie/stokesjt/CAM
ME_GD_MSc/CAMME_Main.html

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MODULES- STREAMS

Mechanical related
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MODULES- STREAMS

Manufacturing related
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REGISTRATION

• On-line but if you had difficulties go to
  registry today!
• Continuing students
• Last Date of Registration is Friday 3rd October
  so go to registry. (Fee applies after this date)

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CHANGE OF MODULE CHOICE

• Check your student portal page for what modules
  you are registered for, exam details etc.!!!
• R37 forms signed by Chair and in by Mon 6th Oct-
  Fri 10th Oct (no fee)
• Late change of module choice Mon 13th Oct - Fri
  17th Oct (fee applies!)

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Transfer from GD to MSc

• Internal transfer by Programme Board
• Full Time students are Eligible for MSc project,
  so the next start date of the project is Feb. 2009

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Compensation rules and Number of Attempts

Compensation should apply where the failed
module(s) (up to a maximum of 10 credits) are
failed between 35-39. It will not apply in any
circumstances to marks lower than 35. For
compensation to apply, a student must get a
minimum precision (average) mark of 45
(including the failed result). If a student
fails a module and subsequently passes it in
Repeats, 40 is used for the calculation of the
overall result The actual mark the student
receives will appear on the transcript/broadsheet.
Number of attempts The maximum number of
attempts for all modules is four except for the
project for which it is two. Failure at the
maximum number of attempts ends in withdrawal
from the programme.
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DCU Registration and E-mail

• STUDENT ID
• Obtained from Registry
• DCU E-mail Account
• Obtained from Registry
• Use official DCU E-mail address
• Class messages will only be E-mailed to this
  address

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TIMETABLE-Access
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TIMETABLE-GD/MSc
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TIMETABLE-Time Slot
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Full Time Vs Part Time

• For both Full-time Part time
• On-campus mode
• Attend scheduled classes
• Guided-study mode
• Study at home
• Possible to join scheduled classes
• Individual consultation with lecturer (email,
  phone, by appointment)

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University Regulations
http//www.dcu.ie/info/regulations/index.shtml
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Plagiarism

• Source http//www.dcu.ie/info/regulations/plagiar
  ism.shtml
• Plagiarism is the presentation of another
  person's words, ideas, arguments, concepts or
  designs as your own. Plagiarism comes in many
  shapes and forms ranging from the copying,
  without attribution, of whole sections of
  published works to the unattributed use of text,
  diagrams, illustrations or formulae taken from
  the unpublished work of other students.
  Plagiarism covers not only print but intellectual
  property rights which reside in all other media
  including software.
• Plagiarism is a very serious offence. Allegations
  of plagiarism will be automatically referred to
  the Disciplinary Committee of the University.

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Deferrals

• http//www.dcu.ie/registry/application_forms.shtml
  postgrad
• (Application for Deferral of Examinations (R-33))
• This form should be completed if you are aware
  that you will be unable to sit an examination,
  complete an assignment or submit a thesis on
  time, due to an ongoing illness, family
  bereavement or other personal circumstances. This
  form should not be completed after the
  examinations have taken place or after the
  deadline for an assignment or thesis. Examples of
  supporting documentation include
• Illness In the case of any illness, or accident
  a medical certificate is required from a
  registered medical practitioner, psychologist or
  counsellor.
• Family Bereavement In the case of a family
  bereavement a copy of the death notice is
  required.
• Consulted a Counsellor A letter from a
  registered psychologist or counsellor is
  required.
• Work Commitments Part-time ONLY. Letter from
  your employer stating that you cannot be released
  to complete the assessments or exams.

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Deferrals

• Some examples presented as reasons for seeking a
  deferral that will not be approved
• I am not ready to take these examinations yet.
  
• I have not studied/prepared enough.
• I am working 40 hours per week and cannot
  study/prepare for my examinations/assessment.
• My level of English is not sufficient to take
  the examination/assessment.
• Your application will be treated as strictly
  confidential.

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Deferrals
To defer some or all of his/her assessments
during the academic year. Please be assured that
whatever you may be going through, there is a
network of support within the University in
Student Affairs, the Students Union, with your
personal tutor or programme board chairperson.
This guide is to assist you with the process
should you need to apply for a deferral of
examinations, assessments or thesis.
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Student Information-Support Services

• Student Affairs
• ACCESS
• Accommodation
• Careers and Appointments
• Service
• Chaplaincy
• Counselling Service
• Financial Assistance Service
• Health Service

http//www.dcu.ie/students/support.shtml

• Sports Recreation Service
• Student Activities Officer
• Computer Services
• Disability Service
• Education Services
• Library
• Registry

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GRADUATION

• QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduate Certificate (45 Credits 6 modules
  passed)
• Graduate Diploma (60 Credits 8 modules passed)
• Masters (90 Credits 8 modules Project passed)
• Two Graduation Ceremonies
• November and March of each year
• See calendar for all dates
• http//www.dcu.ie/timetables/index.shtml

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QUESTIONS?
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CAMME Programme Board Staff

• Dr. Joseph Stokes Chairperson of the Programme
  (MM581a, MM551a, MM530, MM533)
• Prof. Saleem Hashmi Head of School (MM571,
  MM528)
• Dr. Tamas Szecsi (MM551a, MM557, MM522, MM524)
• Dr. Paul Young (MM511a)
• Dr. Bryan MacDonald (MM587a, MM524, MM526)
• Dr. Dermot Brabazon (MM555, MM523)
• Dr. Brian Corcoran (MM531a)
• Dr. Yann Delaure (MM532)
• Dr. John Geraghty (MM584, MM572, MM533, MM558)
• Dr. Abdul Olabi (MM521a)
• Dr. Jeremiah Murphy (MM533)
• a Access, whereas others GD/MSc

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MEETING WITH LECTURERS

• ACCESS STUDENTS Move to Room SG29
• Lecturers
• Dr. Joseph Stokes (MM581)
• Dr. Brian Corcoran (MM531)
• Dr. Bryan MacDonald (MM587)
• GDip / MSc Stay in Room SB11
• Lecturers
• Prof. Saleem Hashmi (MM571)
• Dr. John Geraghty (MM584 MM572)
• Dr. Bryan MacDonald (MM524)
• Dr. Dermot Brabazon (MM555 MM523)
• Dr. Joseph Stokes (MM530)