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Second cycle degree

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

COD. 5016
WEBSITE
A.Y. 2017/2018
CLASS:
LM-33 - Classe delle lauree magistrali in Ingegneria meccanica
Years of study: 2
Credits (CFU): 120
Mode of study: full-time

COURSE STRUCTURE DIAGRAM WITH CREDITS

PERCORSO COMUNE (curriculum)

Year of study: 1

Year of study: 2

COSTRUZIONI (curriculum)

Year of study: 2

ENERGIA (curriculum)

Year of study: 2

Profile of the programme

The specific aim of the Second Cycle Degree in Mechanical Engineering is to produce graduates with a solid grounding in areas relating to Mechanics and with in-depth knowledge of the design of complex systems (with the use of advanced techniques and tools), automation, industrial production and energy management and transformation. The mechanical engineer with a Second Cycle Degree will be able to understand and apply techniques of advanced design of machines and systems employ the latest methods and tools and use new materials and systems, and therefore take on roles of responsibility; he/she will be able to design and implement production and energy conversion processes, work in the area of automated production systems, in measurement laboratories, in the area of quality and safety certification and in technical-business sectors. The graduate will also learn how to promote products and services and assist clients. The programme of the Second Cycle Degree consists of subjects in the core disciplines, such as: Fluid machines; Applied physics; Machine mechanics; Mechanical design and machinery construction; Industrial engineering design and methods; Production technologies and systems; Mechanical Industrial Plants. The course also includes subjects in related core areas and interrelated areas pertaining to Materials, Machinery and electrical drives, and Electronics, in order to expand the knowledge acquired in the previous courses of study and deal with subjects with a more specialized and applied content. The course is enriched by activities to be chosen by the students in order to explore specific issues in further depth and to prepare graduates for their future career or for further studies in a PhD or Master Programme. The other activities include internships in local companies and laboratory activities for acquiring practical experience. A substantial amount of time is dedicated to the preparation of the Thesis, whose advanced technical and scientific content requires a considerable work commitment by the students.

Admission requirements

Admission to the Second Cycle Degree course in Mechanical Engineering requires a three-year degree or university diploma, or other suitable study qualification obtained abroad and recognised as equivalent. Prior to enrolment, it is necessary to ensure that students hold the necessary academic requirements and that their level of personal competence is sufficient, in line with the methods defined in full in the course regulations and briefly described as follows:
1) Academic pre-requisites
The academic pre-requisites which must be held refer to the numbers of university credits held in sectors covering sets of scientific subjects which are pertinent to the activities of the Class of Degrees in Industrial Engineering (Class L-9 of Ministerial Decree 270/2004 and Class 10 of Ministerial Decree 509/1999). The Course Regulations specifies these sets and quantifies the relevant university credits required. 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 is based on the results achieved in the educational activities attended to obtain the final qualification for admission to the Second Cycle Degree. Assessment also takes into account possible academic integrations, as established by the Course Regulations.

Key learning outcomes

The specific aim of the Second Cycle Degree in Mechanical Engineering is to produce graduates with a solid grounding in areas relating to Mechanics and with in-depth knowledge of the design of complex systems (with the use of advanced techniques and tools), automation, industrial production and energy management and transformation. The mechanical engineer with a Second Cycle Degree will be able to understand and apply techniques of advanced design of machines and systems employ the latest methods and tools and use new materials and systems, and therefore take on roles of responsibility; he/she will be able to design and implement production and energy conversion processes, work in the area of automated production systems, in measurement laboratories, in the area of quality and safety certification and in technical-business sectors. The graduate will also learn how to promote products and services and assist clients. The programme of the Second Cycle Degree consists of subjects in the core disciplines, such as: Fluid machines; Applied physics; Machine mechanics; Mechanical design and machinery construction; Industrial engineering design and methods; Production technologies and systems; Mechanical Industrial Plants. The course also includes subjects in related core areas and interrelated areas pertaining to Materials, Machinery and electrical drives, and Electronics, in order to expand the knowledge acquired in the previous courses of study and deal with subjects with a more specialized and applied content. The course is enriched by activities to be chosen by the students in order to explore specific issues in further depth and to prepare graduates for their future career or for further studies in a PhD or Master Programme. The other activities include internships in local companies and laboratory activities for acquiring practical experience. A substantial amount of time is dedicated to the preparation of the Thesis, whose advanced technical and scientific content requires a considerable work commitment by the students. Lessons may also be given in English in order to increase the level of internationalisation of the course.

Final examination, if any

The final examination for attaining the qualification consists of the presentation and discussion of a Second Cycle Degree thesis on a subject which requires considerable and challenging planning skills. The subject must be dedicated to one of the lesson areas or to other course activities. With his/her work, the candidate must prove a sound understanding of the subject, as well as good communication skills and the ability to work independently.