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.
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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.
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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.