Tempus Project SCM-C015A05-SCG - Pilot Implementation of ECTS - September 13, 2006, Univ. Nova de Lisboa, Portugal Courses on Electrical and Computer Engineering: Two cycles in a row Luís Gomes&Fernando Coito LISBOA - PORTUGAL

Tempus Project SCM-C015A05-SCG - Pilot Implementation of ECTS - September 13, 2006, Univ. Nova de Lisboa, Portugal Courses on Electrical and Computer Engineering: Two cycles in a row Our problem ! 1st cycle 3rd cycle 2nd cycle Licenciatura 5 years PhD MSc 2 years Starting Point The Goal

Tempus Project SCM-C015A05-SCG - Pilot Implementation of ECTS - September 13, 2006, Univ. Nova de Lisboa, Portugal Courses on Electrical and Computer Engineering: Two cycles in a row Our problem ! 1st cycle 3rd cycle 2nd cycle Licenciatura 5 years PhD MSc 2 years Starting Point The Goal Needs: -Restructuring -Shrinking -Focusing on skills

Tempus Project SCM-C015A05-SCG - Pilot Implementation of ECTS - September 13, 2006, Univ. Nova de Lisboa, Portugal Courses on Electrical and Computer Engineering: Two cycles in a row Our approach - I  Integrated MSc 5 year long study cycle (300 ECTS) integrating:  1st cycle (180 ECTS)  2nd cycle (120 ECTS)  Emphasis on flexibility, broad spectrum  Specialized MSc 2 year long 2nd cycle (120 ECTS)  Focused on specialization 1st cycle = “Licenciatura” 2nd cycle = MSc Engineer habilitation ≥ 300 ECTS

Tempus Project SCM-C015A05-SCG - Pilot Implementation of ECTS - September 13, 2006, Univ. Nova de Lisboa, Portugal Courses on Electrical and Computer Engineering: Two cycles in a row Our approach - II Integrated MSc PhD MSc Mobility Employment Specialized MSc Mobility Employment Mobility Employment MSc Graduates 1st year students Graduates

Tempus Project SCM-C015A05-SCG - Pilot Implementation of ECTS - September 13, 2006, Univ. Nova de Lisboa, Portugal Courses on Electrical and Computer Engineering: Two cycles in a row Why a Long Study Program integrating 1st and 2nd cycles  We argue that 10 semesters are needed (300 ECTS) to deliver a design engineer in E&CE.  This is the case in most European countries - results from THEIERE [1] (Thematic Harmonisation in Electrical and Information EngineeRing in Europe) [1] [1]  This is also mandatory for membership in Portuguese Engineers Association (Ordem dos Engenheiros)  3 year long cycle can give employability, but lacks sound professional engineering skills - results from CLUSTER [2] (Consortium linking Universities of Science and Technology for Education and Research) [2] [2]

Tempus Project SCM-C015A05-SCG - Pilot Implementation of ECTS - September 13, 2006, Univ. Nova de Lisboa, Portugal Courses on Electrical and Computer Engineering: Two cycles in a row The structure of the Integrated MSc Engineering Basics E&C Engineering Basics E&CE Specific options Social Sciences and Industrial Engineering Additional options Dissertation 77,5 ECTS 120,5 ECTS ≤21 ECTS 42 ECTS ≥9 ECTS 30 ECTS

Tempus Project SCM-C015A05-SCG - Pilot Implementation of ECTS - September 13, 2006, Univ. Nova de Lisboa, Portugal Courses on Electrical and Computer Engineering: Two cycles in a row The structure of the Integrated MSc Engineering Basics E&C Engineering Basics E&CE Specific options Social Sciences and Industrial Engineering Additional options Dissertation 77,5 ECTS 120,5 ECTS ≤21 ECTS 42 ECTS ≥9 ECTS 30 ECTS 1st Cycle (180 ECTS) 2nd Cycle (120 ECTS)

Tempus Project SCM-C015A05-SCG - Pilot Implementation of ECTS - September 13, 2006, Univ. Nova de Lisboa, Portugal Courses on Electrical and Computer Engineering: Two cycles in a row The structure of the Integrated MSc Engineering Basics E&C Engineering Basics 77,5 ECTS 102,5 ECTS 1st Cycle (180 ECTS) Degree on Electrical & Computer Engineering Sciences Mathematics42 ECTS Physics19,5 ECTS Informatics6 ECTS Electrical&Computer10 ECTS Decision & Control17,5 ECTS Digital & Perceptional Systems18,5 ECTS Electrical Machines18 ECTS Electronics17 ECTS Robotics & Int. Manufacturing12 ECTS Telecommunications19,5 ECTS

Tempus Project SCM-C015A05-SCG - Pilot Implementation of ECTS - September 13, 2006, Univ. Nova de Lisboa, Portugal Courses on Electrical and Computer Engineering: Two cycles in a row The structure of the Integrated MSc E&C Engineering Basics E&CE Specific options Social Sciences and Industrial Engineering Additional options Dissertation 18 ECTS ≤21 ECTS 42 ECTS ≥9 ECTS 30 ECTS 2nd Cycle (120 ECTS) MSc Degree on Electrical & Computer Engineering 3 areas within ECE (out of 6) Each area with 12 ECTS 1 constrained option (out of 3)

Tempus Project SCM-C015A05-SCG - Pilot Implementation of ECTS - September 13, 2006, Univ. Nova de Lisboa, Portugal Courses on Electrical and Computer Engineering: Two cycles in a row Why Specialized MSc?  To receive graduates from other institutions with specialized background  To deliver specialists on specific hot topics  No additional costs on faculty members  Five current specializations:  Electric Energy and Automation  Microelectronics and Digital Systems  Corporate Cooperative Networks  Robotics and Sensorial Systems  Telecomunications

Tempus Project SCM-C015A05-SCG - Pilot Implementation of ECTS - September 13, 2006, Univ. Nova de Lisboa, Portugal Courses on Electrical and Computer Engineering: Two cycles in a row Change from pre- to post-Bologne  All students enrolled in the old curriculum have to move to the Integrated MSc curriculum.  Till now, no harsh, no pain on that move: so far, so good!  We benefit from a previous restruture accomplished two years ago, which can be seen as an intermediary step.  Major change: dissertation instead of engineering project.

Tempus Project SCM-C015A05-SCG - Pilot Implementation of ECTS - September 13, 2006, Univ. Nova de Lisboa, Portugal Courses on Electrical and Computer Engineering: Two cycles in a row Quality control: ECTS component  In order to support the proposal, former students validated the ECTS effort associated with the different courses through questionnaires.  Those results allow us to detect deviations from reference curriculum.  We strongly support continuity of those questionnaires.

Tempus Project SCM-C015A05-SCG - Pilot Implementation of ECTS - September 13, 2006, Univ. Nova de Lisboa, Portugal Courses on Electrical and Computer Engineering: Two cycles in a row In summary  Our approach based on Integrated MSc supports increase flexibility for student’s progression.  Still supports mobility and retain broad spectrum skills supporting flexibility and life-long learning capabilities.

Tempus Project SCM-C015A05-SCG - Pilot Implementation of ECTS - September 13, 2006, Univ. Nova de Lisboa, Portugal Courses on Electrical and Computer Engineering: Two cycles in a row Luís Gomes&Fernando Coito LISBON - PORTUGAL