Università degli Studi di Perugia

Degree course in Mechanical engineering [L-9] D. M. 270/2004

General information

Qualification awarded

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Level of qualification

First cycle

Specific admission requirements and specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

Enrolment on the Degree Course (CdL), as provided for by article 6, paragraph 1 of DM 270/2004, is subject to the possession of a Secondary
School Diploma, or another qualification awarded abroad and recognized
suitable. In order to be admitted to the study course it
is necessary to have or acquire an adequate personal preparation with specific
reference to verbal comprehension, aptitude for a methodological approach and
knowledge of subjects such as mathematics, physics and chemistry, common to secondary
school programmes. In order to facilitate the acquisition or the
aforesaid requirements, the didactic division usually promotes, in September,
dedicated preliminary formative activities. The verification of possession or
acquisition of an adequate initial preparation takes place through evaluation
tests, to be carried out with modes and times set forth by the Faculty, which
is responsible for coordinating the specific didactic and verification
activities. More detailed updated information can be found on the website of
the Faculty http://www.ing.unipg.it

Profile of the programme

The Bachelor’s Degree Course in Mechanical Engineering is aimed at providing students with a solid scientific multi – disciplinary background in areas of Engineering in general and Mechanical Engineering in particular. It also aims at providing its students with adequate professional knowledge necessary to carry out consulting activities, technical and economical management in different productive segments of the engineering sector, with particular attention to practical – cognitive related to the comprehension and use of techniques and
instruments for planning of components, systems and processing.

Qualification requirements and regulations

The Bachelor’s Degree Course in Mechanical Engineering is organized in three years,
during which students have to acquire 180 credits. Formative activities, organized on a six – month basis, are
developed by face to face classes, exercises, practical and seminar activities
and a final examination. The each students’ curriculum is oriented upon
enrolment and ongoing throughout the study period by the staff of the didactic
secretary office and by designated tutors (PhD students and researchers). In case of differently-abled persons, the didactic division, upon request, makes available instrumental means and
support staff, according to specific necessities. A service aimed at promoting
insertion of undergraduates through a guiding committee, where professional and
job Associations participate in, is also expected to be implemented.

Key learning outcomes

Bachelor degree graduates in Mechanical
Engineering acquire and are able to use the specific competencies of knowledge
oriented to the applicative aspects of mathematics, physics, chemistry and
industrial engineering as a whole. They are able to carry out experiments and
analyze and interpret data, to understand the impact of engineering solutions
on the social and physical – environment, being aware of their professional and
ethic responsibilities. Undergraduates in Mechanical Engineering are
able to comunicate, clearly and with an appropriate language, information,
ideas and solutions to specialized and not specialized listeners, in a national
and international context, both in oral and written forms, also due to their computer
and linguistic knowledge (level B1), acquired through the main tools of Information and Communication Technology.

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

Examinations take place both in written and oral forms, before the Director of
the Course, eventually supported by assistants. Other eventual modes of
assessment are pointed out in the description of single Courses. Examinations
related to single Courses are assessed on a scale of 30 and, if appropriate,
with honours. The final grade is based on the outcomes of different course and on the final examination,
which can consist in: a written examination, in which students must
demonstrate they have acquired knowledge and skills suitable for carrying out
private professional activity; in the discussion of a paper prepared
autonomously by the student under the supervision of at least one Professor of
the study course or in different kinds of examination set forth, as a substitute,
by the Degree Course Council. The Board for the final assessment is composed of five members and it is usually chaired by the Programme Director. At the end of the final examination, the Board
decides, behind closed doors, the final grade, which is awarded, on the basis
of directives set forth by the Faculty, in consideration of the student’s
curriculum and of the final examination. The final grade is on a scale of 110,
and where appropriate, with honours.

Graduation requirements

The final qualification is obtained after completion of 180 ECTS credits and upon passing the final examination, which includes the discussion of the thesis.

Mode of study (full-time, part-time, e-learning, ...)

Full-time study and attendance are recommended even though Part-time study is possible. For students who enrol part-time, a personal study programme which provides for different planning of their
curriculum, is available. On the occurrence of work commitments, personalized study
programmes such as: tutoring, monitoring preparatory activity, face to face,
specific didactics and, if necessary, e – learning services, may be made
available.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

Main career opportunities are provided for within
private professional activities, in engineering companies and professional
studios, with tasks of planning and consulting within mechanical and plant
engineering projects; within industry, with particular reference to the manufacturing
industry, with skills of planning, production, management and organization,
assistance within tecnical trading facilities. In particular, graduates’
professional skills in the area of Mechanical Engineering are oriented to
career opportunities in engineering, electromechanical and chemical industries,
carrying out their activities in the field of the production of machines,
components, systems and facilities, and in the automation and robotics ones.

Access to further studies

The Bachelor’s degree course gives access to admission to the Master’s degree programme in Mechanical
Engineering,Construction curriculum or Energy curriculum.

Programme director or equivalent

Tabella riepilogativa regolamento

General (Regulations 2012)