Program Overview

Program Overview

The Distributed Electronic Systems and Technologies for Environmental Monitoring program is designed to provide students with basic knowledge on technologies for modern electronic embedded systems, sensor devices, and sensing methods. The program aims to enable students to acquire the ability to process basic knowledge and use it in real applications, specifically targeting environmental monitoring applications.

Aims and Content

The program's main purpose is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of:

• Technologies for modern electronic embedded systems
• Different types of sensor devices and sensing methods
• Embedded electronic sensing systems for Internet of Things (IoT)
• Environmental monitoring applications

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the program, students will be able to:

• Understand basic electrical variables (e.g., current, voltage, power, energy)
• Analyze the behavior of simple linear electric circuits and RC circuits
• Understand the classification of materials based on their electrical properties (e.g., insulators, conductors, semiconductors)
• Learn how to analyze the behavior of an electric circuit
• Understand the behavior and application of diodes, MOS transistors, and Operational Amplifiers
• Learn digital circuits and understand the behavior of Analog-to-Digital Converters

Teaching Methods

The program is based on class lectures (approximately 40 hours) and includes lab exercises on digital electronics. Students with valid certifications for Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs), disabilities, or other educational needs are invited to contact the teacher to agree on possible teaching arrangements.

Syllabus/Content

The lecture plan is structured as follows:

• Introduction to linear electric components and circuits
• Capacitor and simple RC circuits
• Classification of materials: insulators, conductors, and semiconductors
• Semiconductor materials as the basis of solid-state (modern) electronics
• Electronic devices: diodes and transistors
• The MOS transistor as a signal amplifier
• Amplifiers
• Transistors as switches and logic gates
• Digital circuits (combinational and sequential)
• Analog-to-Digital Circuits
• Basics of IoT systems for environmental monitoring

Recommended Reading/Bibliography

The module material is published on Aulaweb. Recommended textbooks include:

• Sedra/Smith, Microelectronic Circuits, Oxford University Press Inc
• Digital Circuits And Logic Design DCAP108

Teachers and Exam Board

The program is taught by Luca Lazzaroni, and the exam board consists of:

• Mario Marchese (President)
• Fabio Patrone
• Sandro Zappatore
• Luca Lazzaroni (President Substitute)

Lessons

The timetable for this course is available on the Portale EasyAcademy.

Exams

The exam is an oral exam, by appointment. The assessment of competences is certified in a progressive fashion, with basic, intermediate, and challenging questions.

Exam Schedule

The exam schedule is as follows:

• 09/06/2026, 09:00, GENOVA
• 25/06/2026, 09:00, GENOVA
• 08/07/2026, 09:00, GENOVA
• 21/07/2026, 09:00, GENOVA
• 07/09/2026, 09:00, GENOVA

Further Information

For other information not included in the teaching schedule, please contact the professor.

Agenda 2030 - Sustainable Development Goals

The program aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals:

• Good health and well-being
• Quality education
• Gender equality
• Affordable and clean energy
• Decent work and economic growth
• Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
• Reduce inequality
• Sustainable cities and communities
• Responsible consumption and production
• Partnerships for the goals