Degree course in Electronic engineering for the internet-of-things

Course Name

Electronic Engineering for the Internet-of-Things

Course Code

LM73

Class (Ministerial code)

LM-29

Website

https://www.ing.unipg.it/didattica/offerta-formativa?view=elencocorsi

Field(s) of study

ISCED Area 07 - Engineering, Manufacturing And Construction

Qualification award

Master Degree

Level of qualification according to the NQF and the EQF

EHEA Second cycle; EQF Level 7

Length of programme / number of credits

2 years / 120 ECTS

Language of Teaching

Italian

Mode of study

In-class

Didactic centre

Engineering Department

Programme director

Prof. Paolo Valigi

Access to the course

Open access with assessment of personal access requirements

Available places

80

Specific admission requirements

Formal Requirements: Italian First cycle qualification (Laurea) or foreign equivalent in the same or related subject area, with possible extra work if required competences are lacking.

Evaluation of specific subject knowledge on entry

Verification of the possession of the curricular requirements with the methods indicated in the academic regulation of the course of study. Foreign students are required to take a test to verify their proficiency of the Italian language, except Erasmus Incoming students, Exchange Students and students in mobility as per the Cooperation Agreement

Profile of the programme

Electronic engineering for the Internet-of-Things Programme is focused on the technologies for designing and manufacturing electronic components and devices that are suitable for small scale applications, low energy consumption and compatible with the environment. As an example, a particular focus is dedicated to eco-compatible supports and technologies that are suitable for large production scale, employing airborne or low-orbit satellite communication segments, also based on microwave devices. The goals of the programme are: • Design of hardware systems in the field of technologies and systems for generation, transmission, processing and acquisition of signals and information both for the Internet of Things and for aerospace systems; • Analysis of the electronic properties of materials, circuit behavior, and electronic systems architecture; • Design, measurement and control of electronic components, circuits, systems, and devices for commercial, industrial or scientific applications; • Development of systems in contexts where many electronic devices interact and are capable of exchanging data. • Design of transmission systems both on a limited scale and on communication channels with airborne or space segments • Management of measurement and test labs

Programme learning outcomes

Graduates of the Programme will apply their knowledge and understanding to the analysis, design, implementation, engineering, production, operation, and maintenance of electronic systems for the IoT. The programme is organized into two curricula: • Electronics for the Internet of Things • Electronics for aerospace As an example, graduates will know how to: • Design distributed systems for communication and data acquisition • Design and build distributed and wearable biomedical and e-health systems • Design and manage smart interconnected systems and infrastructures for home automation • Design and build RFID systems for several applications • Design and build satellite systems for logistics and industrial applications

Qualification requirements and regulations

Admission to the final test for the achievement of the qualification will require that the student has acquired all the credits foreseen in the study plan for training activities other than the final test. The final test for the achievement of the qualification is public and consists of the presentation of thesis work to a special commission. Two types of thesis are possible: 1) experimental thesis: study, realization, experimental validation of original solutions for real cases, 2) survey thesis: a survey of ideas and results on a specific topic based on several bibliographic sources.

Examination regulations and grading scale

Assessment is normally an oral and/or written exam; in some cases there are intermediate exams during the course; other evaluation elements (reports, project work, etc.) can be foreseen in specific course units and are described in the Course Unit Profiles. The grades for subject exams are measured in thirtieths (0-30 scale), the minimum grade is 18/30 and the maximum grade is 30/30. The maximum grade can be enhanced with “cum laude” (30 cum laude), in case of excellence. Grades are given by an exam commission of at least two teachers, whose President is the chair of the subject. The main exam sessions are held in December/January/February, June/July, September. The University provides an ECTS Grading Table, which shows the actual distribution of the examination and final grades among students for each degree programme. The final degree evaluation is expressed in one hundred and tenths (0-110 scale), the minimum grade is 66/110 and the maximum grade is 110/110. The calculation of the final grade of each candidate takes into account both the quality of the personal programme and the quality of the work performed in the final thesis.. “Cum laude” (110 cum laude) may be added to the maximum grade if the exam commission decides unanimously.

Obligatory or optional mobility windows

Mobility windows are available for work-based learning and for the participation to student exchange programmes such as Erasmus. Mobility is not mandatory and students are free to choose the type of experience and when to do it during the curriculum, based on individual formative needs.

Work-based learning

Students enrolled in the master programme in Electronics Engineering for the Internet-of-Things may choose to take an internship, as part of the personal study plan, under the so called free-choice, up to 12 ECTS. The internship can take place within one of the several enterprises with an accreditation plan with the Engineering department, or by participating in one of the projects and research activities offered the department laboratories. The student will be assigned to a tutor from the hosting institution, which is responsible for the fulfilment of the internship goal. The internship goal is to allow each student to be involved into real-life problems and situations, in order to exploit all the knowledge and competencies acquired during the master program. At the end of the activity an evaluation form will be filled by the tutor, and another one by the student, with the purpose of evaluating the main aspects of the learning activity.

Occupational profiles of graduates

Placement opportunities comprise small, medium and large enterprises, engineering and consultant enterprises, research centres and universities, certification offices, as well as a freelance engineer. Typical positions include design and validation of advanced innovative equipment, project leader, and team coordination. In addition, other opportunities are given by the participation to PhD programmes and second level master programmes.

Free-choice training activities