STRUCTURE OF THE DEGREE PROGRAM

The annual Teaching Plan document defines the courses offered and the academic calendar, establishing in particular the number of teaching periods into which the academic year is divided and the scheduling of the courses, considering that a student’s normal workload corresponds to about 60 credits per year.
Students can obtain the degree once they have acquired 180 credits in accordance with the requirements set by the relevant academic body.

The study program includes, during the first year and the first semester of the second year, at least 60 ECTS credits of subjects shared with the Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering of the same class.

In addition to educational activities aimed at continuing studies at higher levels (Master’s degrees), professional-oriented activities may also be carried out for students who wish to acquire technical and applied skills directly usable in the workplace. These typically involve replacing exams (up to a maximum of 18 credits) with internships or laboratory activities, mainly carried out in companies and public institutions.

The Degree Course shares more than 60 credits of basic and core subjects with the Degree Course in Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering.

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COURSE ORGANIZATION

The Degree Course includes no more than 20 exams or final assessments.

Further details regarding teaching methods, assessment procedures, any required prerequisites, and criteria for admission to subsequent years are specified each year in the annual Teaching Plan document.

In particular, for each module the document specifies the exact course title in accordance with the relevant scientific-disciplinary sector.

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ATTENDANCE

Attendance of course activities is generally not mandatory.

For activities classified as “Other” (type F), attendance may be required, subject to approval by the relevant academic committee.

To ensure a coherent progression of studies, some prerequisite exams are required. These are necessary because the topics covered in preparatory courses provide essential knowledge needed to successfully follow subsequent courses.

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LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Teaching methods and tools used to achieve the expected learning outcomes include:

• lectures and classroom exercises
• independent practical exercises
• laboratory activities
• technical visits
• internships in companies, public institutions, professional firms, and engineering companies

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EXAMS

Learning outcomes are assessed through:

• formative assessments (mid-term tests, where applicable), aimed at monitoring class progress and learning effectiveness
• final exams, which evaluate and grade the achievement of overall course objectives and certify the student’s level of preparation

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FINAL DEGREE EXAM

To be admitted to the final exam, students must have obtained all the required credits from the study plan.

The final exam consists of an in-depth study of a topic related to the core subjects of the degree program (chosen with a supervisor or proposed by the student), based on:

• consultation of technical and scientific literature (including international sources), or
• development of an applied and/or design activity.

This work is presented in a short thesis written in Italian or English and discussed during the graduation session.

For students who do not intend to continue with higher-level studies and who have completed an internship instead of some courses, the final exam consists of preparing and discussing a report highlighting the key aspects of the internship experience.

The evaluation of the final exam is based on the student’s ability to demonstrate:

• correct application of knowledge and skills acquired
• autonomy and initiative
• decision-making ability
• awareness of their professional role

The final grade is calculated by combining the weighted average of exam grades with an additional score assigned by the graduation committee.

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FURTHER STUDIES

• First-level Master’s degrees
• Master’s Degree programs