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BACHELOR DEGREE IN INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING PROGRAM OF STUDIES
University of Minho
Campus de Azurém
4800-058 GUIMARÃES
PORTUGAL
1st Year
Course: Mathematical Analysis (16 European credit hours; bi-semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Simple real functions; Integral calculus in R power Series; Multivariate functions; Differential calculus in Rn; Integral calculus in R2 and R3; Systems of coordinates; Line integrals.
Course: Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry (6.5 European credit hours; semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Matrices: vector spaces; Systems of linear equations; Determinants; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; Analytic geometry; Vector calculus, straight lines and planes, quadric surfaces.
Course: Physics (13 European credit hours; bi-semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Vectorial calculus; Kinematics; Relative movement; Dynamics of the material point; Work and energy; Dynamics of particle systems; Dynamics of a rigid body; Oscillatory movement.
Course: Computer Programming (10 European credit hours; bi-semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Motivation: The Computer: Hardware vs Software; Unix and Computer networks; Functional Programming; Imperative Programming.
Course: Introduction to Industrial Electronics (5 European credit hours; semester)
Summary of the syllabus: What is Industrial Electronics? Electric and Electronic Equipment. Operating Systems. Various types of Electronics.
Course: Electronics Practicals (4 European credit hours; semester)
Summary of the syllabus: The Oscilloscope; Experimental analysis of circuits; Transistors; Power supply; RC circuit and its simulation; Computer-designed tools.
Course: Circuit Analysis (5.5 European credit hours; semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Resistive circuits; Basic tools of circuit analysis; Signals; capacitors and inductors; Active circuits.
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2nd Year
Course: Complements of Mathematical Analysis (8 European credit hours; semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Differential Equations: basic concepts; Linear differential equations; Exact differential equations; Homogenous equations with respect to x and y; Second order differential equations. Laplace Transforms; Complex variable functions.
Course: Statistical Methods (7 European credit hours; semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Descriptive Statistics; Regression Analysis; Introduction to probability calculus; Random Variables; Probabilities distribution; Statistical Inference.
Course: Digital Systems and Microprocessors(10 European credit hours; bi-semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Numerical systems and Boolean algebra; Combination circuits; Sequential circuits; Programmable devices; Microprocessors and peripherals.
Course: Programming Techniques (10 European credit hours; bi-semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Advanced programming concepts in C. Data structures: linked list. Binary search trees. Hash tables. Systems management and databases. Knowledge bases.
Course: General Electronics (10 European credit hours; bi-semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Electronic components; Amplifiers; circuits with operational amplifiers; Regulated power supplies; Oscillators.
Course: Electrical Engineering (7 European credit hours; bi-semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Alternate current electrical circuits; Electrical installations; Electrical machines.
Course: Integrated Laboratories I (8 European credit hours; bi-semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Simple electric circuits; Circuits with relays; Experiments with diodes; Experiments with logic circuits; Bipolar transistors; Experiments with digital circuits; Practical use of C; Data acquisition systems; Microcontroller programming.
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3rd Year
Course: Numerical Methods (6 European credit hours; semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Errors in numerical computation. Numerical solution of a non-linear equation. Introduction to numerical linear algebra. Function approximation. Least squares. Numerical integration.
Course: Industrial Costs Analysis (6 European credit hours; semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Fundamental concepts and economic equations; Costs comparisons; Depreciation; Economic project assessment; Effect of variables on costs and profits; Monetary flows.
Course: Microcomputers and Signal Processing (9 European credit hours; bi-semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Signal Processing; Microcomputer Systems.
Course: Control Theory (9 European credit hours; bi-semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Basic concepts. Modeling systems. Dynamic behavior of systems. Typical systems study. Stationary error on feedback systems. Control systems stability. Frequency response of linear systems. PID controller. Modeling systems in space.
Course: Electronics and Instrumentation (9 European credit hours; bi-semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Analogue and interfacing circuits: linear and non-linear circuits with operational amplifiers (Op.Amps); Active filters; Op Amp limitations; stability and frequency compensation in frequency; Analogue-to-digital and digital-to-analogue converters; Switched capacitors circuits; Phase locked loop circuits. Electric measurements: measurements systems, analogue and bridge measuring instruments. Electric transducers and sensors: temperatures, displacement, force, pressure, flow, and strain. Instrumentation Systems: data acquisition and distribution systems; Interference, intelligent sensors.
Course: Electrical Machinery and Actuators (9 European credit hours; bi-semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Electromechanical machines; Transformers; Induction machines; Synchronous machines; DC machines; Special electrical machines and actuators; Electrical machines selection and installation; Pneumatic and oil-hydraulic actuators.
Course: Integrated Laboratories II (12 European credit hours; bi-semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Study and application of FETS; RC and RLC circuits; Logic families; Study of oscillator circuits; Active filters; 8051 Intel microcontroller assembler; IR communications between computers; Analogue-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analogue converters.
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4th Year
Course: Operational Research (15 European credit hours; bi-semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Linear, integer and quadratic programming, transport problems, stock control, forecasting, dynamic programming, queuing theory.
Course: Data Transmission and Computer Networks (8.5 European credit hours; bi-semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Introduction to telecommunications; Introduction to reference models for computer communications; Network technologies; Ethernet. OSI services. Transition to OSI. Internet services.
Course: Industrial Processes (8.5 European credit hours; bi-semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Fundamental concepts of industrial processes; Seminar presentations: textile industry, footwear industry, sensors in industry, simulation and automatic identification. Analysis of electronic and computer techniques and technology in industrial applications.
Course: Process Control and Automation (8.5 European credit hours; bi-semester)
Summary of the syllabus: PID controller. Dynamic systems theory. Control of discrete events. Systems modeling - space and states. Digital control. Implementing digital control.
Course: Power Electronics (8.5 European credit hours; bi-semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Power converters; Power supplies; Motor control; applications; Power semiconductors and converters; Project.
Course: Integrated Laboratories III (11 European credit hours; bi-semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Practical works on Power Electronics (Phase control systems, Power converters CC/CC systems); Industrial processes simulation; Computer aided dynamic and process control study; Dynamic theory in the design of autonomous robots; Robotic simulations; Programmable logic controllers; Mobile robotics; Data transmission and computer networks. Projects on the above enumerated areas.
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5th Year
Course: Production Management and Organization (7 European credit hours; semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Production systems concepts and fundamental notions. Project definition and management. Production operation management - plant layout. Introduction to production control systems - production line balancing. Production control. Production programming. Capacity planning.
Course: Flexible Manufacturing Systems (5.5 European credit hours; semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Production Systems: concepts, examples and types. Flexible Manufacturing Systems: concepts, examples and types. Numerical Control: Systems, Programming and Components. Numerical Control interpolation systems. Physical configurations of FMS and Classification of Flexible Manufacturing Systems. Flexible Manufacturing Systems Design and operation. Modeling and Evaluation of different system configurations and systems selection.
Course: Manufacturing Techniques and Electronic Systems (5.5 European credit hours; semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Production of printing circuit boards; Production and testing of integrated circuits; Maintenance techniques for electronic systems; Automatic testing equipment checks.
Course: Electrics Installations (6 European credit hours; semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Alternate current electrical circuits; Electrical installations.
Course: Mechatronics (6 European credit hours; semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Introduction to mechatronics; Elements of mechanics - dynamics; Movement transmission devices; Mechanisms and actuators; Supports for rotation and translation systems; Elements of material mechanics; Project.
Course: Distribution Systems and Industrial Networks (6 European credit hours; semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Computer networks; Industrial networks: physical protocols, non-physical protocols, selection of equipment; Distributed systems in industrial environments; CIM.
Course: Training - Individual Project (24 European credit hours; semester)
Summary of the syllabus: Student undertakes an engineering project from 4 to 6 months in an outside company or institution. Students gain practical and professional experience, becoming familiar with the world of industrial electronics. They will also gain experience in teamwork.
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