SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL 2 ND CYCLE STUDY PROGRAMMES

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1 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL 2 ND CYCLE STUDY PROGRAMMES Study programme Applied Statistics Qualification Awarded: Master s degree Level of Qualification: Cycle Specific Admission Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, nonformal and informal): Qualification Requirements and Regulations: Profile of the Programme: Key Learning Outcomes: Occupational profiles of graduates with examples: Examination regulations, assessment and grading: Graduation Programme Director: Successfully complete the 1 st Cycle UTAD recognizes the prior learning of students who wish to undertake this course degree in accordance with the procedures established by its legally and officially authorised bodies (see Information Package/Course Catalogue Information on UTAD) Minimum marks: Entrance exams: 95 (within a scale from 0-200); Application mark: 95 (within a scale from 0-200) Calculation formula of the entrance mark: Entrance exams: 65%; Application mark: 35% Mode of Study: Full-time The 2nd cycle in Applied Statistics trains experts in the area of statistics and its applicability, tailored to the needs of the labour market. In addition, the master allows students to continue 3rd cycle studies, in Statistics or other areas of Science and Engineering, as well to pursue a teaching or research career. The programme provides a consistent and diversified knowledge in data analysis and statistical inference, with special emphasis on the practical applications using statistical software (SPSS, R, Matlab, etc.) as well as in the interpretation and effective communication of results. Combining (mandatory) course units (CUs) of basic and advanced training in Statistics with course units of practical application of Statistics in different areas, the master allows the students to adapt the study programme to their professional or scientific goals. A graduate in Applied Statistics presents itself as a professional able to integrate multidisciplinary teams in different areas of knowledge, which can make the difference in public, private and/or academic domains. Knowledgeable of a vast range of statistical methodologies, and endowed with a critical and integrated view of their applicability to modelling and solving real problems in different contexts, the student will have the skills and expertise to assist credible decision-making based on data collection and processing. Among others, the areas of expertise of a Statistical professional include: Actuarial : economic forecasts, risk assessment in investments and insurances, credit risk in banks and insurance companies; Public opinion analysis and monitoring of its evolution, for marketing companies, government, social communication, political parties, National Institute of Statistics, among others; Teaching in higher education institutions; Monitoring production and quality control of products as well as the environmental extent, in Industry; Scientific modelling, design and analysis of experiments for products, medicines and medical treatments innovation, in hospitals or pharmaceutical companies; Surveys of population evolution, environmental impact, or weather and climate changeability. Each Course Unit has its own assessment methods, which include formal examinations, but also participation in classes, lectures, seminars, projects, tutorials, practical work, fieldwork, self-study or other assessment tools. Students are required to successfully complete all assessment activities with a minimum grade of 9.5 (on a scale of 1-20) in order to finalize the course units and obtain the corresponding ECTS Credits. Minimum Grade: 9.5 (0-20 scale) Obtain all ECTS allocated to the course degree Access to Further Studies: Prof. Ph.D. Anabela Maria Ferreira Borges Varela Rodrigues; aborges@utad.pt 3 rd Cycle level

2 Study plan: YEAR SEM. COURSE UNIT ECTS SEM. COURSE UNIT ECTS 1 st 1 st Probability Complements Statistical Methodologies Time Series Multivariate Data Analysis Sampling and Experimental Design Regression Models Option I Option II Option III Option IV 1 st Dissertation 30.0 Dissertation 30.0 YEAR SEM. COLUMN A ECTS SEM. COLUMN B ECTS 1 st 1 st Applied Biostatistics Extreme Value Analysis Quality Control and Reliability Optimization Methods Programming Databases Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Digital Signal Processing Statistical Climatology I Spatial Statistics Stochastic Processes and Applications Bayesian Statistics Biomedical Signal Analysis Computational Statistics Raster based Geographical Information Systems Analysis Statistical Climatology II Bioinformatics and Molecular Analysis

3 Study programme Civil Engineering Qualification Awarded: Master s degree Level of Qualification: Cycle Specific Admission Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, nonformal and informal): Qualification Requirements and Regulations: Profile of the Programme: Key Learning Outcomes: Occupational profiles of graduates with examples: Examination regulations, assessment and grading: Graduation Programme Director: Successfully complete the 1 st Cycle UTAD recognizes the prior learning of students who wish to undertake this course degree in accordance with the procedures established by its legally and officially authorised bodies (see Information Package/Course Catalogue Information on UTAD) Minimum marks: Entrance exams: 95 (within a scale from 0-200); Application mark: 95 (within a scale from 0-200) Calculation formula of the entrance mark: Entrance exams: 65%; Application mark: 35% Mode of Study: Full-time This master is destined to ensure the necessary expertise and skills within various strands of Civil Engineering (structures, hydraulics, civil construction, geotechnical engineering, roads and land planning) in order to train professionals with a strong and diverse technical and scientific preparation. - Integrate and apply knowledge whilst being capable of problem-solving when facing new situations and contexts; - Deal with multifarious situations proposing the best practices and offering solutions; - Develop significant autonomy and flexibility on decision-making; - Multifunctionality as designers, project directors, project managers, technicians or managers of public bodies or private companies as well as researchers/academics - Civil engineer in the afore mentioned areas. Each Course Unit has its own assessment methods, which include formal examinations, but also participation in classes, lectures, seminars, projects, tutorials, practical work, fieldwork, self-study or other assessment tools. Students are required to successfully complete all assessment activities with a minimum grade of 9.5 (on a scale of 1-20) in order to finalize the course units and obtain the corresponding ECTS Credits. Minimum Grade: 9.5 (0-20 scale) Obtain all ECTS allocated to the course degree Access to Further Studies: Prof. Ph.D. Anabela Gonçalves Correia de Paiva; apaiva@utad.pt 3 rd Cycle level

4 Study plan: YEAR SEM. COURSE UNIT ECTS SEM. COURSE UNIT ECTS Environmental Comfort in Concrete Structures II Building Metallic Structures Urban Hydraulics Conservation and Rehabilitation 1 st 1 st Concrete Structures I 2 nd of Buildings Complements of Soil Mechanics Urban Planning Roads Complements Building Installations Civil Engineering Design I Civil Engineering Design II 1 st Construction Economics Thesis / Project Civil Engineering (annual) Option I (The choice between the options) Option II (The choice between the options) Options: Environmental Impact Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Buildings Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering Urban Management Safety and Road Paving Special Structures Computational Hydraulics 42.0 Project and Construction Management Option III (The choice between the options) Option IV (The choice between the options) Options: Foundations Construction Quality Geotechnics Building Systems Technology Health and Safety in Construction Planning and Mobility Management Timber Constructions Environmental Hydraulics

5 Study programme Communication and Multimedia Qualification Awarded: Master s degree Level of Qualification: Cycle Specific Admission Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, nonformal and informal): Qualification Requirements and Regulations: Profile of the Programme: Key Learning Outcomes: Occupational profiles of graduates with examples: Examination regulations, assessment and grading: Graduation Programme Director: Successfully complete the 1 st Cycle UTAD recognizes the prior learning of students who wish to undertake this course degree in accordance with the procedures established by its legally and officially authorised bodies (see Information Package/Course Catalogue Information on UTAD) Minimum marks: Entrance exams: 95 (within a scale from 0-200); Application mark: 95 (within a scale from 0-200) Calculation formula of the entrance mark: Entrance exams: 65%; Application mark: 35% Mode of Study: Full-time The Master programme in Communication and Multimedia is composed by a set of up-to-date content, strategically focussing in main market areas of deployment. The programme discloses pools of expertise in both communicational and multimedia areas, meeting the current societal demands and including new forms of communication with digital media, where the Internet plays an important role. Characterized by a practical approach, which emphasizes the hands-on contact of students with an assortment of innovative tools and the most sought-after today s technologies, this programme endows students with specialized competences in content production and publishing, as well as the upgrading of Internet-based multimedia applications. This Master aims to withhold ability to conduct research and innovation in the fields of Design, Multimedia Content Production, and Development and Optimization of Web applications. The ensuing professionals are also expected to have problem-solving skills in this field, and be able to gather, select, and interpret specific information, support and present solutions, thrive for research, innovation, and lifelong learning Students are qualified to join the staff on companies / organizations / teams in the field of Communication & Multimedia, particularly those working on design, adaptation, and management of systems for dissemination of information, as well as its production, marketing, and/or maintenance, and for development of Web applications. The Master programme in Communication & Multimedia intends to train specialists for wide-range sectors on services and manufacturing, public service, broadcasting media, education, and research. Each Course Unit has its own assessment methods, which include formal examinations, but also participation in classes, lectures, seminars, projects, tutorials, practical work, fieldwork, self-study or other assessment tools. Students are required to successfully complete all assessment activities with a minimum grade of 9.5 (on a scale of 1-20) in order to finalize the course units and obtain the corresponding ECTS Credits. Minimum Grade: 9.5 (0-20 scale) Obtain all ECTS allocated to the course degree Access to Further Studies: Prof. Ph.D. Luís Gonzaga Mendes Magalhães; lmagalha@utad.pt 3 rd Cycle level

6 Study plan: YEAR SEM. COURSE UNIT ECTS SEM. COURSE UNIT ECTS Multimedia Design E -marketing Emerging Paradigms for the Web 1 st 1 st Research Methodologies Option I 2 Frameworks for Web Option II Application Development Option III 1 st Project / Dissertation 30.0 Project / Dissertation 30.0 Options I, II, III E-Commerce Platforms Security in Web Applications Web Design Media Streaming Optimization Platform Systems Integration Databases Advanced Techniques WebTV Computer Graphics Ubiquitous Computing

7 Study programme Computer Engineering Qualification Awarded: Master s degree Level of Qualification: Cycle Specific Admission Successfully complete the 1 st Cycle Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, nonformal and informal): UTAD recognizes the prior learning of students who wish to undertake this course degree in accordance with the procedures established by its legally and officially authorised bodies (see Information Package/Course Catalogue Information on UTAD) Mode of Study: Full-time Qualification Requirements and Regulations: Minimum marks: Entrance exams: 95 (within a scale from 0-200); Application mark: 95 (within a scale from 0-200) Calculation formula of the entrance mark: Entrance exams: 65%; Application mark: 35% Profile of the Programme: Key Learning Outcomes: Occupational profiles of graduates with examples: Examination regulations, assessment and grading: Graduation Programme Director: The aim of this Master's degree is to promote merit whilst qualifying computer engineers. Such training symbiotically articulates course units that focus on developing soft/hard skills, theoretical and applied design, specification, implementation, deployment, management, integration and operation of computer systems. These course units ensure two profile strands: crosswise expertise that combines skills in several areas, and specific knowledge in areas such as: - Computer graphics and digital signal processing; - Information systems; - Ubiquitous computing and smart devices, environments and interactions; - Multimedia systems. Students should be equipped to face new and unfamiliar situations, proposing solutions and proceedings. Besides the standard curriculum requirements, students are fostered for gaining autonomy, learning postures and behaviors that will facilitate them to incorporate the job market. Graduates are intended to join the staff of companies, organizations and teams in Informatics Engineering and Communications, particularly if aimed at the development of computer systems and networks, as well as for the production, distribution, marketing and maintenance of solutions. They are likely to take part in various sectors such as services, industry, public administration, media, among others. Each Course Unit has its own assessment methods, which include formal examinations, but also participation in classes, lectures, seminars, projects, tutorials, practical work, fieldwork, self-study or other assessment tools. Students are required to successfully complete all assessment activities with a minimum grade of 9.5 (on a scale of 1-20) in order to finalize the course units and obtain the corresponding ECTS Credits. Minimum Grade: 9.5 (0-20 scale) Obtain all ECTS allocated to the course degree Access to Further Studies: Prof. Ph.D. José Benjamim Ribeiro da Fonseca; benjaf@utad.pt 3 rd Cycle level

8 Study plan: YEAR SEM. COURSE UNIT ECTS SEM. COURSE UNIT ECTS 1 st 1 st 1 st Computational Systems Administration Engineering Projects Management Operational Research Informatics Engineering Project I Digital Image Processing Mobile Communications Networks and Services Software Patterns Artificial Intelligence Compilers Integrated Information Systems Web Design Optimization Methods E-Marketing Development in Virtual Worlds Digital Platforms Ethics and Law Applied to Informatics Dissertation Digital Image Processing Mobile Communications Networks and Services Software Patterns Artificial Intelligence Compilers Integrated Information Systems Web Design Optimization Methods E-Marketing Development in Virtual Worlds Digital Signal Processing Systems Integration Research Methodologies Informatics Engineering Project II Evolutionary Computing Computer Graphics Media Streaming Emerging Web Paradigms E-Commerce Platforms Advanced Information Systems 10 Dissertation 30

9 Study programme Electronics and Computer Engineering Qualification Awarded: Master s degree Level of Qualification: Cycle Specific Admission Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, nonformal and informal): Qualification Requirements and Regulations: Profile of the Programme: Key Learning Outcomes: Occupational profiles of graduates with examples: Examination regulations, assessment and grading: Graduation Programme Director: Successfully complete the 1 st Cycle UTAD recognizes the prior learning of students who wish to undertake this course degree in accordance with the procedures established by its legally and officially authorised bodies (see Information Package/Course Catalogue Information on UTAD) Minimum marks: Entrance exams: 95 (within a scale from 0-200); Application mark: 95 (within a scale from 0-200) Calculation formula of the entrance mark: Entrance exams: 65%; Application mark: 35% Mode of Study: Full-time This programme purposes to: - train qualified individuals to carry out functions in upper frameworks of public or private companies, on Electronics and Computer engineering, to properly face the demands of the present technological and societal contexts; - endow a proficient training for a meritorious recognition on the National s Engineers Order. - knowledge and understanding of advanced areas of Electronics and Computer Engineering, displaying original applications and pioneering investigation; - analysis capacity and conception, capability to solve problems and to approach situations with innovation; - data gathering and construal analysis, abiding ethical and deontological responsibilities; - substantiation, reasoning and conclusion capacities; - autonomy and decision-making for a better professional development. - public/private companies in areas and subareas of Electronics and Computers Engineering -Project offices -production companies. laboratories and investigation institutions; - Higher education institutions and central and local administration organisms. Each Course Unit has its own assessment methods, which include formal examinations, but also participation in classes, lectures, seminars, projects, tutorials, practical work, fieldwork, self-study or other assessment tools. Students are required to successfully complete all assessment activities with a minimum grade of 9.5 (on a scale of 1-20) in order to finalize the course units and obtain the corresponding ECTS Credits. Minimum Grade: 9.5 (0-20 scale) Obtain all ECTS allocated to the course degree Access to Further Studies: Prof. Ph.D. Salviano Filipe Silva Pinto Soares; salblues@utad.pt 3 rd Cycle level

10 Study plan: YEAR SEM. COURSE UNIT ECTS SEM. COURSE UNIT ECTS 1 st 1 st 1 st Digital Signal Processing Microcontroller System Web Services and Applications Electrical Machines Industrial Automation Optimization Methods Option A* Option B* Ethics and Deontology Project Management in Engineering Dissertation 12.0 Renewable Energies Electrical Installations Robotics and Intelligent Systems Microtechnologies Software Engineering Network Management and Distributed Systems Dissertation 30.0

11 Study programme Energy Engineering Qualification Awarded: Master s degree Level of Qualification: Cycle Specific Admission Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, nonformal and informal): Qualification Requirements and Regulations: Profile of the Programme: Successfully complete the 1 st Cycle UTAD recognizes the prior learning of students who wish to undertake this course degree in accordance with the procedures established by its legally and officially authorised bodies (see Information Package/Course Catalogue Information on UTAD) Minimum marks: Entrance exams: 95 (within a scale from 0-200); Application mark: 95 (within a scale from 0-200) Calculation formula of the entrance mark: Entrance exams: 65%; Application mark: 35% Mode of Study: Full-time The Master in Energy Engineering comprises a total of 120 ECTS over four semesters. The main objective of the 2nd cycle Energy Engineering is to train competent engineers in professional activities associated with: - Research and evaluation of fossil, nuclear and renewable energy resources; - Technologies for energy production; - Harnessing of renewable energy sources; - Storage, transportation and distribution of energy; - Transformation and deployment of energy; - Energy efficiency of buildings; - Aspects of environmental, economic, legal, and security certification in the energetic scope. Hence, engineers must dominate both traditional and emerging energy technologies, with in-depth knowledge on Climate Change. Key Learning Outcomes: Occupational profiles of graduates with examples: Examination regulations, assessment and grading: Graduation Programme Director: Convey proficiency in the afore mentioned items. Consulting and certification services energy; Production /energy companies, including those engaged in the installation of renewable energy technologies; HVAC companies, consulting firms and technical trade; Research laboratories of applied engineering in renewable energy. Public Administration, Local Government, Energy Agencies and other research institutes. Companies in Services, Research and Development and Industry. Each Course Unit has its own assessment methods, which include formal examinations, but also participation in classes, lectures, seminars, projects, tutorials, practical work, fieldwork, self-study or other assessment tools. Students are required to successfully complete all assessment activities with a minimum grade of 9.5 (on a scale of 1-20) in order to finalize the course units and obtain the corresponding ECTS Credits. Minimum Grade: 9.5 (0-20 scale) Obtain all ECTS allocated to the course degree Access to Further Studies: Prof. Ph.D. Eurico Vasco Ferreira Amorim; eamorim@utad.pt 3 rd Cycle level

12 Study plan: YEAR SEM. COURSE UNIT ECTS SEM. COURSE UNIT ECTS 1 st 1 st 1 st Energy Production and Transportation Energy and Climate Change I Combustion and biofuels Energy Audit and Certification Design of Energy Projects I Seminar I Fundamentals of Nuclear Technol. Option I Dissertation 19.0 Power Distribution Networks Energy and Climate Change II Renewable Energy Complements Fuel Cells, Batteries and Superconductors Design of Energy Projects II Seminar II Option II Dissertation 2

13 Study programme Information and Communication Technologies Qualification Awarded: Master s degree Level of Qualification: Cycle Specific Admission Successfully complete the 1 st Cycle Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, nonformal and informal): UTAD recognizes the prior learning of students who wish to undertake this course degree in accordance with the procedures established by its legally and officially authorised bodies (see Information Package/Course Catalogue Information on UTAD) Mode of Study: Full-time Qualification Requirements and Regulations: Minimum marks: Entrance exams: 95 (within a scale from 0-200); Application mark: 95 (within a scale from 0-200) Calculation formula of the entrance mark: Entrance exams: 65%; Application mark: 35% Profile of the Programme: Key Learning Outcomes: Occupational profiles of graduates with examples: Examination regulations, assessment and grading: Graduation Programme Director: The Master of Information and Communication Technologies is a second cycle study which seeks to promote a solid education of highly qualified graduates, with apposite skills, knowledge and competencies to face the labor market and engage in planning, design, management and consulting activities in the technological and information systems area. - Design information systems for organizations improve their performance through the use of information technology; - Administration of digital platforms; - Select and implement information systems; - Understanding the functionalities of information systems. Duties in private or public institutions, such as software development companies, consulting firms, as well as technical and managerial functionalities, among others. Each Course Unit has its own assessment methods, which include formal examinations, but also participation in classes, lectures, seminars, projects, tutorials, practical work, fieldwork, self-study or other assessment tools. Students are required to successfully complete all assessment activities with a minimum grade of 9.5 (on a scale of 1-20) in order to finalize the course units and obtain the corresponding ECTS Credits. Minimum Grade: 9.5 (0-20 scale) Obtain all ECTS allocated to the course degree Prof. Ph.D. Ramiro Gonçalves; ramiro@utad.pt Access to Further Studies: 3 rd Cycle level

14 Study plan: YEAR SEM. COURSE UNIT ECTS SEM. COURSE UNIT ECTS 1 st 1 st Computational Systems Administration Project I Integrated Information Systems Option I Option II Options: Interaction Design Entrepreneurship Operational Research Mobile Networks and Services Media Technologies MSc Project I Research Methodologies Web Applications Development Project II Advanced Information Systems Option III OptionIV Options: Computer Graphics Web and Multimedia Design Statistics Applied to Mathematical Models Systems Integration MSc Project II Ethics and Law in Informatics st Information Systems Planning or Digital Platforms I Digital Platforms II or Ubiquitous Computing

15 Study programme Mechanical Engineering Qualification Awarded: Master s degree Level of Qualification: Cycle Specific Admission Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, nonformal and informal): Qualification Requirements and Regulations: Profile of the Programme: Key Learning Outcomes: Occupational profiles of graduates with examples: Examination regulations, assessment and grading: Graduation Programme Director: Successfully complete the 1 st Cycle UTAD recognizes the prior learning of students who wish to undertake this course degree in accordance with the procedures established by its legally and officially authorised bodies (see Information Package/Course Catalogue Information on UTAD) Minimum marks: Entrance exams: 95 (within a scale from 0-200); Application mark: 95 (within a scale from 0-200) Calculation formula of the entrance mark: Entrance exams: 65%; Application mark: 35% Mode of Study: Full-time This master aims to train graduates with the ability and responsibility to intervene at all levels of engineering practicalities, including design, planning, management and implementing solutions on a Mechanical Engineering extent. Graduates should have an integrated view of knowledge, embracing technological, scientific and socioeconomic aspects inherent to this area. The skills acquired should meet the requirements of the Mechanical Engineering industry, and may also be directed for investigation activities. It is intended that prospective professionals acquire the following skills: - Ability to project, design, implement and maintain machinery and its components; - Ability to project, design, implement and maintain structures such as pressure vessels, piping and other industrial facilities; - Ability to design, implement and maintain energy facilities, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technology, as well as pertaining to renewable energy; - Use technical and scientific skills to solve a variety of problems in an integrated and rational way; - Implementation of technological strategies to foster a sustainable development; - Recognize the need for experimentation and be able to design, perform and interpret the results of an experimental program; - Participate in multidisciplinary teams abiding the principles of personal integrity and professional ethics; - Development of a set of transversal skills, particularly in terms of innovation, management and work with crosswise teams. Given the breadth of the proposed programme, future graduates will apply their professional skills in various sectors of activity: - Equipment manufacturing and consumer goods industries, predominantly in the field of mechanical and thermal equipment; - Energy production and distribution industry, and HVAC industry; - Companies that supply services, namely in the evaluation of projects and consultancy; - Laboratories and research institutions for development and industrial innovation; - Central and local administration. Each Course Unit has its own assessment methods, which include formal examinations, but also participation in classes, lectures, seminars, projects, tutorials, practical work, fieldwork, self-study or other assessment tools. Students are required to successfully complete all assessment activities with a minimum grade of 9.5 (on a scale of 1-20) in order to finalize the course units and obtain the corresponding ECTS Credits. Minimum Grade: 9.5 (0-20 scale) Obtain all ECTS allocated to the course degree Access to Further Studies: Prof. Ph.D. Amadeu Duarte da Silva Borges; amadeub@utad.pt 3 rd Cycle level

16 Study plan: YEAR SEM. COURSE UNIT ECTS SEM. COURSE UNIT ECTS 1 st 1 st 1 st Computational Solid Mechanics Computational Fluid Dynamics Thermal Systems Design Combustion Seminar I Optional I Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Design II Industrial Management II Materials Advanced Topics Energy Management Optional IV Dissertation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Design I Industrial Management I Thermal Systems Design II Seminar II Optional II Optional III Dissertation 30 YEAR SEM. OPTIONAL COURSE UNIT st 1 st 1 st Optional I: Renewable Energy/ Machine Component Design I Optional IV: Structural Design II/ Environmental Impact Optional II: Machine Component Design II/ Energetic Systems Optional III: Structural Design I/ Transfer Processes

17 Study programme Rehabilitation and Human Accessibility Engineering Qualification Awarded: Master s degree Level of Qualification: Cycle Specific Admission Successfully complete the 1 st Cycle Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, nonformal and informal): UTAD recognizes the prior learning of students who wish to undertake this course degree in accordance with the procedures established by its legally and officially authorised bodies (see Information Package/Course Catalogue Information on UTAD) Mode of Study: Full-time Qualification Requirements and Regulations: Minimum marks: Entrance exams: 95 (within a scale from 0-200); Application mark: 95 (within a scale from 0-200) Calculation formula of the entrance mark: Entrance exams: 65%; Application mark: 35% Profile of the Programme: Key Learning Outcomes: Occupational profiles of graduates with examples: Examination regulations, assessment and grading: Graduation Programme Director: This master aims to prepare engineers in the field of rehabilitation, promoting assistive technologies for people with disabilities, elderly and bedridden. It differs significantly from the Bachelor by improving expertise as well as scientific and technical knowledge. It is intended to train professionals for positions of higher scientific and technical responsibility, addressing the needs of disabled and other mobility impairments individuals. Be an important liaison to act in response to special needs individuals, towards a more dignified and autonomous life. Career opportunities encompass: Assistive Technology, Geriatrics and Accessibility companies; Associations and organizations to support people with disabilities and / or elderly; Companies, organizations and health-care services, including hospitals; Services concerning vocational rehabilitation and assistive technologies for special education; Information and Communication Technology Companies; Bodies of the Central Government, Regional and Local; Research Centers and Laboratories; Higher Education Institutions; Among others. Each Course Unit has its own assessment methods, which include formal examinations, but also participation in classes, lectures, seminars, projects, tutorials, practical work, fieldwork, self-study or other assessment tools. Students are required to successfully complete all assessment activities with a minimum grade of 9.5 (on a scale of 1-20) in order to finalize the course units and obtain the corresponding ECTS Credits. Minimum Grade: 9.5 (0-20 scale) Obtain all ECTS allocated to the course degree Access to Further Studies: Prof. Ph.D. Salviano Filipe Silva Pinto Soares ; salblues@utad.pt 3 rd Cycle level

18 Study plan: YEAR SEM. COURSE UNIT ECTS SEM. COURSE UNIT ECTS 1 st 1 st 2 d 1 st Option I / II and III Advanced Techniques of Computer-Aided Design Case Studies Research Methodologies Option I Option II Option II Project/internship Master Dissertation Digital Signal Processing Digital Image Processing Web Applications Development Mobile Communications Networks and Services ODEs - Basic Theory and Numerical Approximation Engineering Projects Management Anatomy and Physiology Rehabilitation Technologies I Electronic Accessibiliy Computer-Aided Conception and Manufacturing of Assistive Products Urban Planning Ergomomics in Rehabilitation Engineering Option IV Option V Option VI Master Dissertation 30.0 Option IV / V and VI Biotelemetry Computer Graphics Microsensors and Microactuators Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System Numerical Computation in Engineering Geographical Information Systems Fundamentals of Disability and Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Technologies II Universal Design