Subjects – Block D – COMPUTATIONAL METHODS

→ Also for Engineering Sciences / Systems Engineering / Mechatronics, but with an emphasis on math and computing. It is conceived for eager students who are willing to expand their knowledge by acquiring advanced mathematical skills and computing capabilities.

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Designed for eager students of Mechatronics Engineering from Engineering Sciences or Systems Engineering who are willing to deepen their knowledge by acquiring advanced mathematical and computational skills. (since a.y. 2025-26)

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 (using standard libraries in a Python environment) to open physical problems.

Block D aims to prepare professionals who can deal with complex design and management 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.

SCHEDULE (Agendaweb)

BLOCK D – COMPUTATIONAL METHODS 24 cfu (specific subjects for curriculum D)
1	I	NUMERICAL METHODS FOR ASTROPHYSICS	6	H. Bourdin	FIS/05	PHYS-05/A	D	PHY
1	I	MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR PHYSICS	8	G. Dibitetto	FIS/02	PHYS-02/A	D	PHY
2	I	LABORATORY – CALCULUS	4	H. Speleers	INF/01	INFO-01/A	D	PHY
opt D – One of the following 2 subjects:
2	II	Machine Learning Methods for Physics	6	M. Buzzicotti	FIS/01	PHYS-01/A	D	PHY
2	II	Quantum Computing	6	A. Di Carlo, Sargeni, Salamon, Auf Der Maur			D	ELECT

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