University of Trento Department of Industrial Engineering INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE PROGRAMMES MASTERMAT - MATERIALS ENGINEERING MASTERMECH - MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING international.unitn.it/mastermat international.unitn.it/mastermech 2
INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE PROGRAMMES MASTERMAT - MATERIALS ENGINEERING MASTERMECH - MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING international.unitn.it/mastermat international.unitn.it/mastermech 3
INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE PROGRAMMES (LAUREE MAGISTRALI) AT THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING: MASTERMAT - Two-year master s course in Materials Engineering see page 3 MASTERMECH - Two-year master s course in Mechatronics Engineering see page 9 1
TWO-YEAR MASTER S COURSE IN MATERIALS ENGINEERING http://international.unitn.it/mastermat Welcome The University of Trento is a dynamic, medium-sized, research-oriented university, featuring high quality teaching and research facilities. The status of the University of Trento is outlined in international rankings: Trento, indeed, ranks first among the 15 Italian universities of the Times Higher Education (THE), World Reputation Rankings. In 1985, the University of Trento offered the first Master s degree programme in Materials Engineering in Italy. Materials Engineering is the science that enables the synthesis and application of materials in everyday society. Nearly everything we use is made of a material that has been modified or designed by a materials engineer to perform better than it would without a little help from human beings. Materials scientists and engineers develop new materials and ways to use them. The main goal of the Master s degree in Materials Engineering is to create skilled professionals who can design and test engineering materials, using cutting-edge technologies in both research and technological environments. The programme covers all the main types of materials and processing technologies and covers advanced subjects related to all the principal classes of materials (metals, polymers, ceramics), solid state physics and materials characterization with emphasis on biomaterials. The Master s degree programme in Materials Engineering lasts two full-time academic years (start of each academic year in September). 3
Course description and educational goals The Master s degree programme in Materials Engineering is focused on providing industrial engineers with the skills to manage and promote technological innovation. The labour market is seeking professionals with a knowledge of the design, production and application of traditional and advanced materials, i.e. people who are able to work closely with other engineers to develop and manufacture products that make a difference in our world. The Master s programme is designed to provide a comprehensive education in the fundamentals of materials science and engineering, in the synthesis and processing of advanced materials and in the relationship between the structure and property of materials. By mastering these skills, graduates with a degree in Materials Engineering can find managerial positions in industries, such as electronics, manufacturing, chemical and biomedical ones. The Master s degree programme is geared towards applicants who have a solid background in basic sciences, in particular, in mathematics, physics and chemistry, and who also possess a working knowledge of aspects of industrial engineering. Graduates who hold a Master s degree in Materials Engineering are eligible to apply to the Ph.D. programme in Materials, Mechatronics and Systems Engineering. 4
Programme overview Title awarded Application form Intake Duration Language N of non-eu admitted students Tuition fees CALL DEADLINE Minimum requirements Selection criteria Scholarships and financing Accommodation Contacts Master of Science ( Laurea magistrale ) in Materials Engineering Online September 2 years full-time English Number of admitted students is defined annually and can be found on the website of the Master s degree programme: http://international.unitn.it/mastermat/program-overview Up to 2,900 euro for EU students and 6,000 euro for non-eu students January - February (check website for updates) Bachelor s degree in the area of Industrial Engineering (e.g. Materials, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electric Engineering) Academic record (Grade point average or GRE certificate if available), knowledge of English, significant professional experience in the field of Materials Engineering or in Industrial Engineering, CV, motivation letter, references, publications. A University Guild Study Grant (partial or total exemption from university tuition fees, grants for accommodation and other living expenses) may be available for eligible students. Further information at: http://www.unitn.it/en/incoming/21516/tuition-fees-two-year-masters-courses-english In the Student Residence Halls, if available dii.mastermaterials@unitn.it 5
Courses First year First semester Physical Metallurgy & Thermodynamics (12 credits) Polymer Science & Technology (6 credits) Ceramics processing and engineering (9 credits) English Language (level B2 CEF) (3 credits) Second semester Solid State Physics (9 credits) Modeling and design with finite elements (6 credits) Materials Characterization (12 credits) Composite Materials Engineering (6 credits) Second year First semester Advanced Metals (6 credits) Functional and smart materials (6 credits) Materials for energy (6 credits) Biomaterial Science & Technology (6 credits) Second semester Elective course (6 credits)* Elective course (6 credits)* Elective course (6 credits)* Final Project (15 credits) Total number of ECTS credits: 120 *Elective courses II semester (subject to availabilty): Glass engineering (6 credits) Aerospace materials (6 credits) Plastics Engineering (6 credits) Materials for cultural heritage (6 credits) Nanostructured materials (6 credits) Physics of surfaces and interfaces (6 credits) Functionalization of Surfaces (6 credits) 6 Note According to the Sorbonne (1988) and the Bologna (1999) Declarations, degree courses in the European Higher Education Area are structured in university credits = ECTS. A university credit corresponds to 25 hours of student workload, time for personal study included. The average annual workload of a full-time student is conventionally fixed at 60 credits.
International mobility and Double Degree Programmes Students have the opportunity to participate in specific exchange programmes that allow them to spend a period of study abroad (Erasmus programmes) and to be enrolled in bilateral and double degree agreements. The Department of Industrial Engineering offers double degree programmes with the following academic institutions: Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisboa (Portugal) École des Ponts Paris Tech (France) Technische Universität München (Germany) Career opportunities Materials Engineers are involved in all aspects of the materials lifecycle from the extraction or synthesis or modification of materials, to related processing technologies and development of new products with materials designed into them, and finally to the disposal of these materials. Thus, opportunities exist in all industries for qualified materials engineers. Ability to manipulate materials at different length scales, from the nano to the micro to the macro, have opened up new opportunities for materials engineers in fields such as nanotechnology, semiconductor manufacturing, biomaterials design and application, etc. Knowledge of the relationship between structure and properties of materials provides opportunities in the field of reliability and failure analysis of engineering products such as electronic, aerospace, mechanical, chemical and biomedical products. In addition, materials engineers find opportunities in other industries such as food, packaging, maintenance, transportation, etc. Finally, students who are interested in furthering their education are eligible to apply to the Ph.D. programme in Materials, Mechatronics and Systems Engineering in the Doctoral School in Industrial Engineering. This offers a career in research in an industrial setting, in a national laboratory or in an academic environment. 7
Application (non-eu students living abroad) Admission to the Master s degree programme in Materials Engineering is selective; prospective candidates must apply online within the deadline indicated in the annual call. Each student is asked to submit a complete online application package, which provides the University with fundamental information and allows the Admissions Committee to evaluate the applications. Note The enrolment procedures for EU citizens (including students from Norway, Iceland, Lichtenstein and Switzerland) are different from those for non-eu citizens. Interested non-eu prospective students who already have a valid residence permit in Italy (please see: http://international. unitn.it/international/enrolments) do not need to apply to the on-line procedure described in the call. However, in order to be eligible for enrolment, they must have the basic requirements stated in the call. Fees and funding The yearly tuition fee is up to 2,900 euro for European students and up to 6,000 euro for non-european students, depending on the economic situation of the student s family. Information on grants and scholarships can be found at http://international.unitn.it/international/tuition-fees. Contacts Programme Director Professor Gian Domenico Sorarù via Sommarive 9 (Building 2) Povo (Trento - IT) +39 0461 28 2454 Master s manager Mrs. Sara Modena +39 0461 28 3237 dii.mastermaterials@unitn.it 8
TWO-YEAR MASTER S COURSE IN MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING http://international.unitn.it/mastermech Welcome The University of Trento is a dynamic, medium-sized, research-oriented university, featuring high quality teaching and research facilities. The international positioning of the University of Trento is clearly outlined in international rankings: Trento, indeed, ranks first among the 15 Italian universities of the THE-Times Higher Education. The Italian Centre for Social Studies and Policies CENSIS has consistently ranked the University of Trento among Italy s top institutions since the year 2000. Four different aspects are considered in the CENSIS evaluation: productivity, teaching, research and international relations. The latter two are where the University of Trento reaches the highest score: the University is a partner in a large number of international research projects of the European Framework programmes. The international Master s degree programmes offered at the Department of Industrial Engineering are distinguished for their international research activities. The Master s degree programme in Mechatronics Engineering lasts two full-time academic years (start of each academic year in September). 9
Course description and educational goals The Master s degree programme in Mechatronics Engineering trains mechanical engineers to plan, understand, and implement R&D (Research and Development) projects for new products in industry, and beyond the traditional industrial domain. Graduates will master modern techniques such as Quality Function Deployment (QFD) for the design, development and, more generally, management of the entire Life Cycle of new industrial products composed of a physical-mechanical base integrated with automation technologies and new materials, and their related development and manufacturing resources, tools, and processes (Concurrent Engineering). By mastering such methodologies, graduates in Mechatronics Engineering will be able to work on projects aimed at creating new industrial products of mechanical/mechatronic type and beyond the simple industrial implementation. Mechatronics Engineers will have a global system-level view of the design of mechanical systems and the ability to understand the impact of new technologies on products and production systems. They will gain managerial skills for organizing projects, with a complete view of the entire Life Cycle of products. Thanks to their talents, they can be hired in industry for highly qualified positions, dealing with the development of new products and new concepts, periodic and increasingly frequent renewal of existing product lines, renewal of methods and technologies of production, and related capital goods for production. The Master s degree programme in Mechatronics Engineering focuses particularly on extending the students knowledge in the following areas: Mechanics and Mechatronics: by means of courses devoted to advanced design tools for mechanical-industrial products, (from concept generation to the end of the project), testing and prototyping methods, production technologies, methods and organization, and the modelling and control of mechanical systems. Electronics and Robotics: by means of courses devoted to systems and methods of artificial intelligence focused on mechanical systems, measurement and sensor fusion techniques, dynamic system modelling, and the planning and control of mechanical systems applied to manufacturing and emerging sectors. The course is offered to students with solid skills in basic sciences (in particular, mathematics and physics) and with a basic knowledge of industrial engineering. Graduate students in Mechatronics Engineering have access to all PhD programmes in Mechanical Engineering and Control. 10
Programme overview Title awarded Application form Intake Duration Language N of non-eu admitted students Tuition fees CALL DEADLINE Minimum requirements Selection criteria Scholarships and financing Accommodation Contacts Master of Science ( Laurea magistrale ) in Mechatronics Engineering Online September 2 years full-time English Number of admitted students is defined annually and can be found on the website of the Master s degree program: http://international.unitn.it/mastermech/program-overview-0 Up to 2,900 euro for EU students and 6,000 for non-eu students January - February (check website for updates) Bachelor s degree in Industrial Engineering and related subjects (mechanic, mechatronic, chemical, and materials engineering, etc.) or in the area of Information and Electronic Engineering (e.g. electronic, control, automation engineering, etc.), or closely related disciplines. Academic record (Grade point average or GRE certificate if available), knowledge of English, significant professional experience in the field of Mechatronics Engineering or in Industrial Engineering, CV, motivation letter, references, publications. University Guild Study Grant (partial or total exemption from the university tuition fees, grants for accommodation and other living expenses) may be available for eligible students. Further information at: http://www.unitn.it/en/incoming/21516/tuition-fees-two-year-masters-courses-english In the Student Residence Halls, if available dii.mastermechatronics@unitn.it
Courses: Electronics and Robotics curriculum First year First semester Computational Methods for Mechatronics (6 credits) Introduction to Electronic Systems (6 credits) Manufacturing Automation (6 credits) Systems and techniques for digital signal processing (9 credits) Second semester Automatic control (9 credits) Mechanical vibrations (6 credits) Modeling and simulation of mechatronic systems (9 credits) Other activities (3 credits) Elective course (6 credits)* Second year First semester Robotic Perception and Action (9 credits) Design and control of product and process (6 credits) Elective course (6 credits)* Elective course (6 credits)* Second semester Dynamics and control of product and process (9 credits) Embedded systems (9 credits) Final project (15 credits) Total number of ECTS credits: 120 *Elective courses I semester (subject to availability): Distributed systems for measurement and automation (6 credits) Quality and innovation engineering (6 credits) Industrial Robotics (6 credits) Functional and smart materials (6 credits) Logistics and management of industrial plants (6 credits) Computer vision (6 credits) Mechanical design and machine elements (6 credits) *Elective courses II semester (subject to availability): Modelling and design with finite elements (6 credits) Methods for industrial planning (6 credits) Aerodynamics (6 credits) Information technology for programming (6 credits) 12
Courses: Mechanics and Mechatronics curriculum First year First semester Computational Methods for Mechatronics (6 credits) Manufacturing Automation (6 credits) Mechanical design and machine elements (9 credits) Elective course (6 credits)* Second semester Automatic control (9 credits) Mechanical vibrations (6 credits) Modelling and simulation of mechatronic systems (9 credits) Elective course (6 credits)* Other activities (3 credits) Second year First semester Robotic Perception and Action (6 credits) Design and control of product and process (6 credits) Distributed Systems for Measurement and Automation (6 credits) Elective course (6 credits)* Elective course (6 credits)* Second semester Modelling and design with finite elements (6 credits) Embedded Systems (9 credits) Final project (15 credits) Total number of ECTS credits: 120 *Elective courses I semester (subject to availability): Functional and smart materials (6 credits) Introduction to Electronic Systems (6 credits) Systems and techniques for digital signal processing (6 credits) Quality and innovation engineering (6 credits) Industrial Robotics (6 credits) Computer vision (6 credits) Logistics and management of industrial plants (6 credits) *Elective courses II semester (subject to availability): Methods for industrial planning (6 credits) Aerodynamics (6 credits) Dynamics and control of vehicles and robots (6 credits) Information technology for programming (6 credits) Note According to the Sorbonne (1988) and the Bologna (1999) Declarations, degree courses in the European Higher Education Area are structured in university credits = ECTS. A university credit corresponds to 25 hours of student workload, time for personal study included. The average annual workload of a full-time student is conventionally fixed at 60 credits. 13
International mobility and Double Degree Programmes Students have the opportunity to participate in specific exchange programmes that allow them to spend a period of study abroad (Erasmus programmes) and to be enrolled in bilateral and double degree agreements. The Department of Industrial Engineering offers double degree programmes with the following academic institutions: Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisboa (Portugal) École des Ponts Paris Tech (France) Technische Universität München (Germany) Career opportunities The main job opportunities offered to graduates are in the area of innovation of products and production systems, intelligent mechanics, advanced design, planning and management of manufacturing processes, innovative projects, management of complex systems, in industry, service businesses, and in public administrations. Graduates in Mechatronics Engineering can find employment in a wide range of manufacturing industries (especially those manufacturing high-tech products), in research and development, engineering firms, public administration, and/ or as entrepreneurs or freelancers. The roles are those of high technical profile, or managerial positions that require a deep knowledge of basic science and engineering in order to understand specific aspects of mechanics, production, and automation. Examples of career opportunities include: researcher, design engineer, manager of prototypes development and testing, project manager. Thanks to the broad spectrum of engineering skills obtained during the course of study, graduates find jobs in basic and applied research, business units at the level of corporate responsibility (in production, logistics, quality control, marketing, etc.), as well as in consulting and service companies. 14
Application (non-eu students living abroad) Admission to the Master s Degree programme in Mechatronics Engineering is selective; prospective candidates must apply online within the deadline indicated in the annual call. Each student is asked to submit a complete online application package, which provides the university with fundamental information and allows the Admissions Committee to evaluate the applications. Note The enrolment procedures for EU citizens (including students from Norway, Iceland, Lichtenstein and Switzerland) are different from those for non-eu citizens. Interested non-eu prospective students who already have a valid residence permit in Italy (see: http://international. unitn.it/international/enrolments) do not need to apply to the on-line procedure described in the call. However, in order to be eligible for enrolment they must have the basic requirements stated in the call. Fees and funding The yearly tuition fee is approximately 2,900 euro for European students and approximately 6,000 euro for non-european students: the fee may be reduced depending on the student s financial situation. Information on grants and scholarships can be found at http://international.unitn.it/international/tuition-fees. Contacts Program Director Professor Gian Domenico Sorarù via Sommarive 9 (Building 2) Povo (Trento - IT) +39 0461 28 2454 Master s manager Mrs. Sara Modena +39 0461 28 3237 dii.mastermechatronics@unitn.it 15
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