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Academic year 2019/2020
Bachelor's Degree (BSc) on ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
MODERN ELECTRONICS

Coordinator Prof. Filippo D'ippolito
Class of Bachelor's Degree (BSc) on Information technology engineering (L-8)
3 years
PALERMO
Free access
Department of Engineering
Course Code
2092

Course info
The specific objective of the 1st cycle Degree Course in Electronic Engineering is training professionals with solid scientific and technological groundings and specific competences in electronics, answering to the needs for soft skills, more and more requested in smart cities, in the internet-of-things, in big data, in secure and broadband telecommunications networks, in new generation electric networks, in the electric and intelligent car, in domotics, in mechatronics, in robotics, but also in diagnostic medicine and in the new production technologies of modern plant engineering. In addition to the essential tools of core scientific disciplines, the Degree course provides specific teachings in electronics and laboratory experimental activities, and enables students to complete their training with subjects related to other areas, such as telecommunications, automation, electrical engineering, and bioelectronics. The Degree Course is designed with reference to specific learning areas. During the first year, students will gain the ability to understand the basic mathematical tools and the fundamentals of physics, but at the same time, they will face specific topics of Information Engineering, such as internet networks, information technology and logical networks. The second and third years of the course will be largely dedicated to specific electronic subjects, which will guide students in the process of learning the methods characterizing the analysis and design of modern electronic devices and systems. The preparation of students will be completed by laboratory experimental activities and by teachings related to further fields, such as telecommunications, automation and electrical engineering. During the third year, students can choose: - to learn the modern techniques of automatic electronic circuit design and the methods for characterization, measurement and testing through electronic instruments (specialization in Modern Electronics); - to know the tools and methodologies characterizing the internet of things and attend the network and telecommunications laboratory (specialization in Telecommunications); - to acquire specific skills in the field of sensors and diagnostic instrumentation, as well as in the processing and analysis of signals, images and medical-biological data (specialization in Bioelectronics). Thanks to the solid technical and scientific bases imparted during the training course, the Degree Course in Electronic Engineering can guarantee a profitable access to the labour market already at the end of the studies, but also enables graduate to deepen his own competences by enrolling in a 2nd cycle Degree Course.
Profile: Electronic Engineer: specialization in Modern Electronics Functions: The degree course in Electronic Engineering trains professionals for technical and organizational roles, also in a design and research context, favouring specific aspects of the field of Electronics, without neglecting the general aspects. The educational programme enables graduates in Electronic Engineering specialized in Modern Electronics to work in the fields of design, development, engineering and production of electronic devices and systems, in contexts ranging from micro/nano electronics, to electronic design, to electronics for industry, energy, the car. Graduates will have acquired a broad spectrum of knowledge, ranging from semiconductors physics to microelectronics, to the technologies of the design and manufacture of devices and circuits, up to the characterization methodologies by means of electronic measuring and testing equipment. Graduates in Electronic Engineering specialized in Modern Electronics know the main methodologies and techniques for the design of electronic components, electronic systems, equipment and related manufacturing processes. Their training is completed and supplemented by laboratory experiences. Skills: The educational profile of the Degree in Electronic Engineering with specialization in Modern Electronics enables students to develop high-tech skills, such as: - design and production of electronic components, subsystems and systems; - knowledge of computer hardware and software, application packages and programming languages; - engineering, operation and maintenance of electronic systems; - electronic control of equipment, machines, production chains; - management of electronic measurement systems, laboratories and production lines. Professional opportunities: Graduates in Electronic Engineering specialized in Modern Electronics may work in the design, development, engineering and production of electronic devices and systems, in contexts ranging from micro/nano electronics, to electronic design, to electronics for the industry, energy, the car. The typical employment areas are the following: - companies for the design or development of semiconductors, integrated circuits, electronic components, devices and systems, electronic instrumentation for consumer applications (such as audio, video, telephony, IT), automation and robotics, transports, aeronautics, power; - companies producing, marketing and distributing electronic and IT products and devices; - manufacturing and service companies that use electronic technologies and infrastructures for automation and control; - productive and operational facilities using electronic technologies and infrastructures for the processing of signals in the civil, industrial and information fields; - public administrations; - electronic design consultancy company; - national and international scientific and technological research organizations; - research and development laboratories; - regulatory and control bodies; - freelance activity for the design and implementation of electronic systems. Profile: Electronic Engineer: specialization in Telecommunications Functions: Electronic Engineers specialized in Telecommunications are able to operate, even autonomously, in the fields of design, engineering, production, operation and maintenance of telecommunications systems. They deepen the study of the most common communication protocols and of the Internet-of-Things through specific laboratory activities. The typical professional fields for graduates are public and private companies, not only in the ICTs, but also in manufacturing, services and technical-commercial sectors. Skills: The Electronic Engineer specialized in Telecommunications is the answer to the needs of transversal skills, to develop intelligent applications in various environments (smart cities, smart homes, smart industry, etc.). The course was designed to provide the graduate with adequate and up-to-date preparation in the design and management of telecommunications networks and intelligent objects. The training also provides the tools and skills to carry out professional activities of technical "support" and data analysis in all those sectors whose productivity is now strongly connected to the ability to monitor processes, identify inefficiencies and predict malfunctions. The skills provided by the course include: - planning of infrastructures, ICT systems and services; - management of ICT infrastructures, systems and services; - analysis and sizing of telecommunications equipment, systems or networks; - ability to create, modify or verify software and other applications related to the management and operation of telecommunications networks; - ability to prepare reports or technical documents. Professional opportunities: The Degree in Electronic Engineering with a specialization in Telecommunications enables graduates to operate in the sectors of design, engineering, production, operation and maintenance of telecommunications systems, as well as with telecommunications services providers. Graduates in Electronic Engineering specialized in Telecommunications find their “natural” professional opportunities in: - Systems and services integrators and ICT consulting companies; - network operators that manage telecommunications systems; - public and private companies and organizations that provide telecommunications, remote sensing and traffic control services. - purpose-built companies destined to build wireless networks to bridge the 'Digital Divide'. - regulatory, standardization, certification bodies. Profile: Electronic Engineer: specialization in Bioelectronics Functions: Graduates in Electronic Engineering with specialization in Bioelectronics will have skills in the design and characterization of biomedical measurement systems, becoming able to design, implement and test sensors and electro medical equipment for the monitoring, diagnosis and therapy. Moreover, they will be able to implement techniques for processing relevant data and images for biomedicine, for the analysis and modelling of physiological systems, and for the management and transmission of medical information. Graduates will also deal with clinical decision support systems, health information systems and, finally, the development of medical software. Skills: Graduates have solid basic groundings with respect to electronic components, circuits and systems, with specific skills in the field of sensors and diagnostic instrumentation, as well as of the processing and analysis of medical and biological signals, images and data. Thanks to their educational path, they will be able to deal with the design, production, management and testing of biosensors and biomedical instrumentation; with the development of algorithms for processing signals and biomedical images; with the use of appropriate medical software for diagnostic assistance; with the solution of methodological and technological problems in the physiological and clinical field. Professional opportunities: Graduates in Electronic Engineering with a specialization in Bioelectronics can operate mainly in factories, hospitals, specialized clinical laboratories, research centres and universities, for the design, production, management and testing of biomedical sensors and equipment and for the use of appropriate medical software for diagnostic assistance and in assisted living environments. In addition, they may find employment in the clinical engineering departments and specialist laboratories of healthcare companies, dealing with the testing and maintenance of biomedical instrumentation and the design, implementation and management of innovative healthcare services. Finally, they will also be able to work as private practitioners after passing the national qualification exam and registration to the Board.
To obtain the Degree students must acquire 180 Credits, including those related to the Final examination, whose number of credits is defined within Course regulations. The final examination aims at assessing the level of maturity and the critical skills of graduates, with respect to the acquired learning and knowledge, thus completing the activities provided by the educational programme. The final examination consists of a written or oral test in accordance with the rules defined in the regulations on the Final Examination of the Degree Course for each academic year, respecting and coherent with the timing, ministerial requirements and the relevant University guidelines.

course outline
Teachings first year \ in common with the others curricula\profiles
credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
03675 - GEOMETRY Details VALENTI (PO) 6.0 1 V A MAT/03
04677 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE 3.0 1 G E
18073 - COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS - INTEGRATED COURSE Details SORBELLO (PQ) 12.0 Yearly V
PRINCIPLES OF COMPUTER SCIENCE VELLA (CU) 6.0 A ING-INF/05
LOGIC CIRCUITS SORBELLO (PQ) 6.0 A ING-INF/05
19109 - MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS - INTEGRATED COURSE Details AIENA (PQ) 12.0 1 V
MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS - MODULE 2 AIENA (PQ) 6.0 A MAT/05
MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS - MODULE 1 AIENA (PQ) 6.0 A MAT/05
03295 - PHYSICS 1 Details MORALES (CU) 9.0 2 V A FIS/03
06243 - INTERNET NETWORKS Details TINNIRELLO (PO) 6.0 2 V B ING-INF/03
Stage and others 6.0 F
Teachings second year \ in common with the others curricula\profiles
credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
02965 - ELECTRICAL DEVICES AND CIRCUITS Details ROMANO (PA) 9.0 1 V C ING-IND/31
07811 - PHYSICS II Details MORALES (CU) 6.0 1 V A FIS/01
14920 - SOLID STATE ELECTRONICS Details ARNONE (PQ) 9.0 1 V C ING-INF/01
20501 - MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR ELECTRONICS Details BAGARELLO (PO) 6.0 1 V C MAT/07
02190 - AUTOMATIC CONTROL Details SFERLAZZA (RD) 9.0 2 V B ING-INF/04
02647 - ELECTRONIC DEVICES Details BUSACCA (PO) 9.0 2 V B ING-INF/01
07393 - SIGNAL THEORY Details GARBO (PO) 9.0 2 V B ING-INF/03
Free subjects (suggested) 15.0 D
Teachings third year
credits Term Val. Area Scientific sector
01751 - ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS Details CINO (PA) 9.0 1 V B ING-INF/02
05262 - ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENTS Details CATALIOTTI (PO) 9.0 1 V B ING-INF/07
05839 - AUTOMATIC DESIGN OF ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS Details CALANDRA (PQ) 6.0 1 V B ING-INF/01
19233 - ELECTRONICS I + ELECTRONICS LABORATORY - INTEGRATED COURSE Details LULLO (PA) 12.0 1 V
ELECTRONICS - LABORATORY PARISI (RD) 6.0 B ING-INF/01
ELECTRONICS 1 LULLO (PA) 6.0 B ING-INF/01
02945 - ELECTRONICS 2 Details MACALUSO (PA) 9.0 2 V B ING-INF/01
05917 - FINAL EXAMINATION 3.0 2 V E
17883 - EMBEDDED SYSTEMS ELECTRONICS Details GIACONIA (PA) 6.0 2 V B ING-INF/01
Explaination
Term Term/Semester
Val. Valutation: V = mark in 30/30, G = note
(*) Teaching attended in english
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