Degree course in Computer science and electronic engineering

Course Name

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

Course Code

L08A

Class (Ministerial code)

L-8

Website

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

Field(s) of study

ISCED Area 07 - Engineering, Manufacturing And Construction

Qualification award

Bachelor Degree

Level of qualification according to the NQF and the EQF

EHEA First cycle; EQF Level 6

Length of programme / number of credits

3 years / 180 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 competence

Available places

180

Specific admission requirements

Formal Requirements: Certificate of completion of Italian upper secondary school or equivalent foreign qualification.

Evaluation of specific subject knowledge on entry

Verification of the knowledge required for the attendance of the course of study through a compulsory evaluation test of indicative and non-selective nature; if the test is not passed, the student will be granted with: • alignment courses, • tutoring, • online alignment courses, • study of additional texts indicated by 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

The Course in Computer and Electronics Engineering provides its students with basic skills in the field of Information Engineering, integrating in an interdisciplinary way the fundamentals of computer science (programming, databases, operating systems, algorithms, graphic interfaces, applications for mobile devices, Internet and Web) with those of electronics (devices, circuits, sensors, electronic measurements, electromagnetic propagation), highlighting their synergy with the disciplines of automation, robotics and telecommunications. The didactic activities make wide use of didactic laboratories to focus on experimental and application scenarios. The course is organized in two curricula: Computer Engineering, which emphasizes programming aspects, databases, operating systems, automatic control systems, algorithms, and development of graphic interfaces and mobile apps; Electronic Engineering, which emphasizes aspects of circuit electronics, electronic systems, electronic measurements, propagation and electromagnetic compatibility. Both curricula also address foundations of Internet protocols and architecture, modern computer networks, as well as of automation.

Programme learning outcomes

Graduates of the Programme will be able to demonstrate: - capability to identify reliable sources, analyze the available material and synthesize the relevant concepts. - Communication and learning skills, capability of in-depth analysis, communication of results, and to work in groups. - Knowledge of fundamentals and basic tools of mathematics and physics. - Scientific and professional knowledge and skills in the different areas of ICT, and in particular - computer engineering; - automation engineering and robotics; - electronic engineering; - telecommunications engineering.

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 a thesis work to a special commission. Two type of thesis are possible: 1) experimental thesis: study, realization, experimental validation of solutions for real cases, 2) survey thesis: survey of idea 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 Course of Computer Science and Electronics Engineering may choose to take an internship, as part of the personal study plan, under the so-called free-choice, up to either 12 ECTS or 18 ECTS, depending on the personal track. 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 project and research activities offered the department laboratories. The internship goal is to allow each student to be involved in real-life problems and situations, in order to exploit all the knowledge and competencies acquired during the course program. The student will be assigned to a tutor from the hosting institution, which is responsible for the fulfillment of the internship goal. 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, including her/his learning abilities, the quality of the work done, relationships with the university and the support provided by the university.

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. In addition, one of the main opportunity is offered by the enrollment of Master Degree courses provided by the Engineering Department, that is the Master Degree in Computer Engineering and Robotics and the Master Degree in Electronics Engineering for Internet-of-Things; both MDs can be accessed from both curricula in the Bachelor Degree in Computer and Electronics Engineering.

Free-choice training activities