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Second cycle degree

COMPUTER ENGINEERING

COD. 5015
WEBSITE
A.Y. 2016/2017
CLASS:
LM-32 - Classe delle lauree magistrali in Ingegneria informatica
Years of study: 2
Credits (CFU): 120
Mode of study: full-time
FREE-ACCESS COURSE

15 places available for Non-EU citizens
including 2 places reserved to Chinese citizens

Enrolment: from July 20th 2016, 12.00 h, to October 21st 2016

COURSE STRUCTURE DIAGRAM WITH CREDITS

PERCORSO COMUNE (curriculum)

Year of study: 1

Year of study: 2

Automazione (curriculum)

Year of study: 1

Year of study: 2

Sistemi Informativi Orientati ad Internet (curriculum)

Year of study: 1

Year of study: 2

Informatica Industriale (curriculum)

Year of study: 1

  • NETWORK SECURITY
    9 CFU - SUPPLEMENTARY COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
  • NETWORK SECURITY
    9 CFU - SUPPLEMENTARY COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
  • ROBOTICS
    6 CFU - COMPULSORY SUBJECTS, CHARACTERISTIC OF THE CLASS
  • ROBOTICS
    6 CFU - COMPULSORY SUBJECTS, CHARACTERISTIC OF THE CLASS

Year of study: 2

Profile of the programme

The Second Cycle Degree in Computer Engineering aims to train highly qualified professionals able to work in the fields of Information, Communication and Automation Technologies, and in all the applied sectors related to such technologies. The solid training will therefore enable graduates to deal with the challenges of the job market, by offering them important opportunities in the wake of the technological innovation of our information society. The learning goals of the Second Cycle Degree in Computer Engineering are:
-acquisition of a solid grounding of theoretical and applied knowledge in the different basic information sectors;
-knowledge of the scientific investigation method in order to understand and use information skills efficiently;
-knowledge of processing systems, as well as development of advanced operational skills in their use;
-knowledge of the automation and monitoring systems at the basis of industrial and advanced industrial robotic applications;
-knowledge of basic and advanced methods for analysing, designing, developing and maintaining information systems and networks;
-knowledge of the technologies of distributed and mobile systems and of their applications in social networks;
-acquisition of the basic elements of a professional background and company organization;
-proficiency in at least one European language, other than Italian, in the context of professional activities and relations, and in particular the ability to understand and produce scientific and technical documentation in English;
-ability to work both in a team and independently, and to take on organizational and coordinating responsibilities.
The programme makes it possible to choose subjects so that students can develop their skills and specialize in either information or automation.
The course involves lectures and laboratory exercises, in addition to individual and group project work with a high experimental and practical component, both with external, private and public, companies or organizations, and in laboratories in the Department of Information Engineering. The latter activities will be carried out during preparation for the thesis, to which a high number of credits (from 21 to 27) are allocated owing to the work and time commitment required.

Admission requirements

Admission to the Second Cycle Degree course in Computer Engineering requires a three-year degree or university diploma, or other suitable study qualification obtained abroad. Prior to enrolment, it is necessary to ensure that the necessary academic requirements are held, and that the level of personal competence is sufficient, in line with the methods specified as follows and defined in full in the course regulations.
1) Academic pre-requisites
The academic pre-requisites refer to the numbers of university credits held in sectors covering sets of scientific subjects which are pertinent to the activities of the Category of Degrees in Computer Engineering (category L-8 of Ministerial Decree 270/2004). The Course Regulations (see attached PDF) stipulate these sets, and quantifies the associated university credits. Students are also required to have sufficient knowledge of the English language. Any academic integrations in terms of university credits must be acquired prior to assessment of individual competence.
2) Assessment of suitable personal competence
Assessment of personal competence is always required, and is different from the possession of the academic requirements. Assessment of personal competence is not needed when the study qualification required to access the second cycle degree course has been obtained with a score not lower than the minimum, as stipulated by the Course Regulations. In case of a lower grade, the assessment of personal competence is conducted in accordance with the guidelines stipulated in the Course Regulations by the relevant Board with an individual interview, the outcome of which is certified for the purposes of subsequent enrolment.

Key learning outcomes

The Second Cycle Degree in Computer Engineering aims to train highly qualified professionals able to work in the fields of Information, Communication and Automation Technologies, and in all the applied sectors related to such technologies. The solid training will therefore enable graduates to know the methods, techniques and instruments needed to develop "quality" computer systems and acquire the technical and professional skills needed to solve specific application-related issues.
The learning goals of the Second Cycle Degree in Computer Engineering are:
-acquisition of a solid grounding of theoretical and applied knowledge in the different basic information technology sectors;
-in-depth knowledge of the scientific investigation method in order to understand and use mathematical instruments to provide efficient support for information technology skills;
-in-depth knowledge of the principles and structures of processing systems, as well as development of advanced operational skills in their use;
-knowledge of the automation and monitoring systems at the basis of industrial and advanced industrial robotic applications;
-in-depth knowledge of basic and advanced techniques and methods for analysing, designing, developing and maintaining information systems and networks;
-knowledge of the technologies of distributed and mobile systems and of their applications in social networks;
-acquisition of the basic elements of a professional background and company organization;
-proficiency in at least one European language, other than Italian, in the context of professional activities and relations, and in particular the ability to understand and produce scientific and technical documentation in English;
-ability to work both in a team and independently, and to take on organizational and coordinating responsibilities.
The programme makes it possible to choose subjects so that students can develop their skills and specialize in either information or automation. In any case, these courses include the activities needed to achieve such training objectives.
The course involves lectures and laboratory exercises, in addition to individual and group project work with a high experimental and practical component, both with external, private and public, companies or organizations, and in laboratories in the Department of Information Engineering. The latter activities will be carried out during preparation for the thesis, to which a high number of credits (from 21 to 27) are allocated owing to the work and time commitment required.

Final examination, if any

FINAL EXAMINATION, IF ANY
The final examination involves preparing and discussing an individual written project (in English, French or German if preferred) under the guidance of a supervisor. It must regard wide-ranging and in-depth analysis of a subject related to information technology or automation, whether basic or application-related.
The number of credits awarded for the final examination are in relation to the commitment, including in terms of time, which the candidate is asked to provide. The project is presented publicly before a board named specifically for the purpose by the academic authorities.