Registry
Module Specifications
Archived Version 2012 - 2013
Module Title |
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Module Code |
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School |
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Online Module Resources
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
10
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Compatibles |
None
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Incompatibles |
None
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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
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Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
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Hours |
Description |
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 |
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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Assessment Breakdown | Continuous Assessment | % | Examination Weight | % |
Course Work Breakdown |
Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
Reassessment Requirement |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
Unavailable |
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Indicative Reading List
- McCalla J, Pepper R, Rueda Sabater E. from Cisco: 2009, Broadband Across Africa: Accelerating Benefits,
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Other Resources
8869, Report, Analysys Mason, 2012, African Telecomms Perspectives, http://www.analysysmason.com,
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