Laurea Magistrale (Second cycle degree/Two year Master - 120 ECTS) in Electronic Engineering

The learningactivities in this degree programme are coherent with the profile of thereferred professional figures identified previously. Graduates in ElectronicEngineering have in-depth knowledge of the specific subjects of this class,particularly concerning the advanced design of micro- and nano-electronicdevices, solid state sensors and biosensors, modelling and design of integrateddigital and analogical circuits, the reliability of components and the designof innovative components, systems and processes. Ample room is reserved forlearning modern assisted design, modelling and simulation methods in order tobe able to tackle the design and management of highly complex systems thatinteract with many aspects of personal and professional life. The 2ndcycle programme is completed by related elective subjects which aim to produceprofessional figures with a broad knowledge base. The computer equipment andlaboratories available for use at the university, and constantly being enhanced,allow for the study of fields of application. Graduates will possess thefollowing skills:

-Proficiency in the advanced design of even particularly complex and innovativecomponents, systems and processes, using modern calculation and design methods.

- In-depthknowledge of the typical systems in use in the sector;

- Ability todesign innovative components, systems and processes;

-Organisational and management skills even in complex industrial systems.

Theachievement of the professional learning is assured by a course curriculumwhich aims to produce graduates with a solid methodological background,integrated by specific practical skills deriving from targeted laboratoryexperimentation, who are able to design and management systems, processes andservices both in the specific field of Electronic Engineering and in othercontexts in which information technologies hold particular importance. For thispurpose, 2nd cycle students are guided in the process ofunderstanding the problems, reference models and methods of the design ofmodern electronic systems, as well as the relative standards and the mostadvanced technologies available for their concrete application. Methodologicalapproaches are adopted throughout the study programme. Particular emphasis isplaced on the organic focus on the fundamental principles, the use of examplesin the definition of technical and scientific approaches, the presentation ofenvironments and instruments which together support the design of specificsectoral systems and architectures with a system-oriented vision. The specificskills will be complemented by a solid background in physics and mathematics,in-depth knowledge of the specific areas of study laid down in the specified inthe university degree class regulations concerning Computer Engineering,including computer engineering, Telecommunications, biomedical and automationengineering, business culture and appropriate knowledge of technologicalpolicies and research in the European Union.

KNOWLEDGE AND COMPREHENSION ABILITIES

LEARNING AREA: BASIC SKILLS
Second-cycle degree's graduates:
• possess thorough knowledge of operational and methodological topics relatedto mathematics, basic sciences, industrial and information technologies;
• possess thorough knowledge of techniques aimed at modelling, definingelectronic circuits & systems and computer tools devoted to theirsimulation.

LEARNING AREA: ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Programme's graduates:
• possess thorough knowledge of the device-related physics required to processand transmit information, and manage energy and sensors;
• comprehend electronic device innovation management and its capability toimprove electronic circuits & systems in various applications.

LEARNING AREA: ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
Programme's graduates:
• possess thorough knowledge of the methods used to design electronic circuits capableof processing and transmitting information and managing energy and sensors;
• comprehend electronic device innovation management and its capability toimprove electronic circuits & systems in various applications.

LEARNING AREA: ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
Programme's graduates:
• possess thorough knowledge of the methods used to design electronic circuitscapable of processing and transmitting information and managing energy andsensors;
• comprehend electronic device innovation management and its capability toimprove electronic systems in various applications.

LEARNING AREA: BIOENGINEERING SKILLS
Programme's graduates:
• possess thorough knowledge of the methods used to design electronic systems thataddress bioengineering issues
• comprehend electronic device innovation management and its capacity toimprove bioengineering solutions.

APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND COMPREHENSION

LEARNING AREA: BASIC SKILLS
By the end of the second-cycle degree programme, graduates:
• can implement the capabilities listed in the previous section to figure outand describe complex problems characterizing electronic engineering;
• adopt a professional approach to implementing personal competencies &skills and are able to address issues specifically related to electronics;
• use computer tools to design highly-complex systems;
• possess thorough knowledge of modelling techniques of devices, electroniccircuits & systems, computer tools and their simulation.

LEARNING AREA: ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Programme's graduates:
• can contribute to device-related technological innovation;

•can use device-related technological innovation to design electroniccircuits & systems;
• can guide business decision-making processes to adopt new technologies in thefield of electronic devices.

LEARNING AREA: ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
Programme's graduates:
• can contribute to circuit-related technological innovation;
• can use circuit-related technological innovation to design electronicsystems;
• can guide business decision-making processes to adopt new technologies in thefield of electronic circuits.

LEARNING AREA: ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
Programme's graduates:
• can contribute to systems-related technological innovation;
• can use systems-related technological innovation to solve complex issues;
• can guide business decision-making processes to adopt new technologies in thefield of electronic systems.

LEARNING AREA: BIOENGINEERING SKILLS
Programme's graduates:
• can contribute to bioengineering technological innovation, especially in thefield of information processing & transmission;
• can deploy systems-related technological innovation to solve bioengineeringissues, especially in the field of information processing & transmission;
• can guide business decision-making processes to adopt new technologies in thefield of electronic systems.
• can deal effectively with public bodies operating in the field of health.

MAKING JUDGEMENTS

Programme's graduates

-stay up to date on sector-specific methods,techniques and instruments, independently or through vocational courses;

-can merge competencies and manage complexity,as well as make judgements based on incomplete or partial information, mainlyin their field of expertise, but also in the general area of information engineering.Furthermore, graduates should take social and ethical responsibilities intoaccount.

The aforementioned judgement capabilities willbe developed through direct, complementary and integrative electronicengineering learning activities, and through further activities such asinternships, laboratories, and the preparation of the final project.

Learning techniques include seminars and training sessions (in classroom orlab), project work, guided study and autonomous study. Oral exams, writtenexams and project work are deployed to verify the student's preparation.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Second-cycle degree's graduates:

-are able to effectively communicate in Italian and English, both inwriting and speaking;

-can work in a team as a member or as a leader;

-can interact with professionals with different backgrounds;

-are able to clearly communicate their conclusions, as well as theknowledge and principles underpinning them, to a specialist and non-specialistaudience;

The aforementioned communication capabilitieswill be developed through the four linguistic skills (reading, writing,listening and speaking) and attending classes, according to the criteria of thesecond-cycle degree programme and relevant academic bodies.

LEARNING ABILITIES

Second-cycle degree's graduates possess adequate learning abilities, ableto continuously update and enhance their competencies and to improve their independentdesign and research activities.

The abovementioned capabilities are reached through the all-round teachingactivities described in the electronic engineering regulations, particularlythose partially carried out without supervision.