Block D – Computational Methods

Block D

—> This block is conceived for eager students of Mechatronics Engineering coming from Engineering Sciences or Systems Engineering who are willing to complete their knowledge by acquiring advanced mathematical skills and computing capabilities.

Besides a first advanced course in mathematical analysis addressing complements of complex variable theory and elements of distribution theory, the block provides a second course introducing the Python exosystem for scientific computing along with a third course on data analysis and signal processing techniques for model fitting and parametric estimates or non-linear solving of inverse problems (such as image denoising, source separation, and PSF decomposition).

The fourth course will finally provide a solid knowledge of the theoretical background behind the main Machine Learning (ML) algorithms from Neural Networks to Reinforcement Learning, along with their application (by using the standard libraries in a Python environment) to open physical problems.

Block D aims to prepare professionals who can deal with complex design and managing problems using advanced mathematical tools, yet with an engineering attitude.

Professional opportunities involve R&D divisions in manufacturing or engineering companies that deal with complex computational problems or need advanced mathematical tools.

Year sem

SPECIFIC SUBJECTS – Block D

CFU SSD class hours
1 I MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR PHYSICS 8 FIS/02 80
1 I NUMERICAL METHODS FOR ASTROPHYSICS 6 FIS/05 60
2 I LABORATORY – CALCULUS 4 INF/01 40
2 II MACHINE LEARNING METHODS FOR PHYSICS 6 FIS/01 60
    TOTAL ECTS
24    

1st Year – I semII sem

2nd Year  – I sem – II sem (since A.Y. 2025-26)

 

Block C1 – C2

Block C1 - C2

—> Dedicated to BS: Engineering Sciences, Systems Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering

BLOCK C1 – MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS AND ICT – LEARNING AND COMMUNICATION

 
Year Sem SUBJECTS Block C1 CFU SSD
1 I INNOVATIVE MATERIALS WITH LABORATORY 6 ING-IND/21
2 II CONTROL OF ELECTRICAL MOTORS AND VEHICLES° 6 ING-INF/04
One of the following:
   
1 II   Digital Signal Processing 6 ING-INF/03
2 II   Deep Learning and Applications° 6 ING-INF/01
2 II   Identification and Neural Networks° (25-26) 6 ING-INF/04
One of the following:
   
2 I   Digital Communications 6 ING-INF/03
2   Information Theory and Data Science
2   Multimedia Processing and Communication

BLOCK C2* – MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS AND ICT – INTERCONNECTED ELECTRIC VEHICLE ENGINEERING

Year Sem SUBJECTS Block C2 CFU SSD
1 II INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY AND ENERGY PRODUCTION 6 ING-IND/08
2 II CONTROL OF ELECTRICAL MOTORS AND VEHICLES 6 ING-INF/04
One of the following:
   
1 I   On Board Energy Generation and Storage 6 ING-INF/01
1 I   Wireless Electromagnetic Technologies ING-INF/02
2 II   Radar and Localization° (25-26) ING-INF/03
One of the following:
   
1 II   Electric Propulsion 6 ING-IND/32
1 II   Digital Signal Processing ING-INF/03

*Students coming from Engineering Sciences and choosing block C2 of Mechatronics Engineering are invited to replace Fluid Machinery with Electromagnetic Fields in their block D of the Engineering Sciences study plan.

° These exams will be activated from A.Y. 2025-26.

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1st Year – I semII sem

2nd Year  – I sem – II sem (A.Y. 2025-26)

Block B – Electronics

Block B - Electronics

—> Dedicated to BS: Mechanical Engineering – Biomedical Engineering with a background in Mechanics

SPECIFIC SUBJECTS – BLOCK B
Year sem CFU SSD class hours
DIGITAL ELECTRONICS 1 I 6 ING-INF/01 60
INNOVATIVE MATERIALS WITH LABORATORY 1 I 6 ING-IND/21 60
One of the following:
Analogue Electronics* 1 II 6+3 ING-INF/01 60
Electronic Interfaces** 1 II 6 ING-INF/01 60
One of the following:
Feedback Control Systems 1 II 6 ING-INF/04 60
Control of Electrical Machines 2 II
TOTAL ECTS 24(+3)

* A.Y. 2023-24 Analogue Electronics changes in 9 credits. (3 credits extra).

** new subject since February 2022-2023

Subjects 1st Year – I semII sem


Subjects 2nd Year  – I semII sem


Optional Courses

Block A “Thermo Mechanics”

block A

—> Dedicated to BS: Electronic Engineering – Biomedical Engineering with a background in Electronics

SPECIFIC SUBJECTS – Block A
Year sem CFU SSD class hours
FUNDAMENTALS OF MECHANICS OF SYSTEMS 1 1 6 ING-IND/13 60
MECHANICS OF MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES 1 2 6 ICAR/08 60
THERMODYNAMICS AND HEAT TRANSFER 1 2 6 ING-IND/10 60
MACHINE DESIGN 2 2 6 ING-IND/14 60
TOTAL ECTS
    24    

1st Year – I semII sem


2nd Year (2023-24) – I semII sem