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Communications Infrastructures |
| Module Code |
EDU1119 (ITS: ES578) |
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Faculty |
STEM Ed, Innov, Global Studies |
School |
DCU Institute of Education |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
10 |
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Description
This module will ensure that participants critically examine and thus understand the central role of high-speed or broadband internet access for social and economic development. The key outcome of this module will be the enhanced ability of participants to champion the best approaches to the development, deployment and application of core broadband infrastructures for economic development. The merits and demerits of private versus public ownership or a combination of both will be explored as well as the emerging trends in this area. The need for both on-going investment in upgraded infrastructure and the importance of competition for consequent downstream costs will be explored.
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Learning Outcomes
1. demonstrate a proficient understanding of telecommunications infrastructure and internet connectivity concepts
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 15 | Tutorials / Seminar / Workshops | | Online activity | 10 | Discussions | | Group work | 40 | Assignment | | Independent Study | 85 | Individual reading/reflection/research including online learning | | Integrated training (INTRA) | 90 | Application in work place | | Assignment Completion | 10 | One main individual assignment AND one leadership journal entry |
| Total Workload: 250 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10563 | Part of Term | Semester 1, 2 & 3 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Yvonne Crotty | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
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| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- McCalla J, Pepper R, Rueda Sabater E. from Cisco: 2009, Broadband Across Africa: Accelerating Benefits,
Articles:
- 2009: A Framework for a Comprehensive National Broadband Strategy in South Africa, https://www.apc.org/en/system/files/SANBF_Framework_Draft_18032009.pdf, 9767, 1
- The Economic Impact of Broadband: Best practices enable developing nations to reap economic benefits of broadband: http://www.intel.com, 9768, 1, ITU
- http://www.itu.int/ITUD/treg/projects/ituec/Ghana/modules/Licensing.pdf:
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Other Resources
- Report: Analysys Mason, 2012, African Telecomms Perspectives, http://www.analysysmason.com
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