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Presentation
The Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Networks and Systems Engineering is a new engineering course at ESTG/IPVC with a syllabus geared towards the areas of communication networks, systems integration and administration and cybersecurity.
This course has a strong practical component and is designed to keep abreast of advances in these emerging technological areas and respond in the best way to the challenges posed by a dynamic and competitive labour market.
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Entrance Exam:
[16] Mathematics
Preferred Regions
50% for candidates living in the districts of Braga, Porto and Viana do Castelo
Preferred Qualifications
Given the wide range of possible areas, please see the Guide to Accessing Higher Education, published by the Ministry of Education.
Vacancies:
30 (subject to change)
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Special Admissions
– Portuguese Diplomatic Mission Abroad
– Portuguese Grant Holders Abroad or Civil Servants on an Official Mission Abroad
– Officers of the Portuguese Armed Forces
– PALOP grant holders
– Accredited Foreign Diplomatic Mission in Portugal
– High Performance Sports Practitioners
– East-Timor Citizens
Special Entry Routes
- Over 23s
- Holders of a Technological Specialisation Diploma
- Holders of a Higher Professional Technical Diploma
- Holders of other Higher Education qualifications
- Holders of secondary school dual certification courses and specialised art courses
- Special Entry Route for International Students
Re-entry, Change of Combination/Institution/Course
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Aims
The general aims of the Computer Networks and Systems Engineering
are divided into the following three components:
- Communication networks: a component that equips graduates with skills in planning, implementing, operating and managing communication networks. This component includes knowledge of IP networks, wireless networks, sensor networks, the Internet of Things (IoT), streaming, P2P, virtualisation, cloud networking, etc.
- Systems administration: a component that provides graduates with skills in the design, installation and administration of different types of services and the systems that support them. This component includes knowledge of hardware and software, operating systems, systems integration, intelligent systems, IoT devices, systems virtualisation, datacentres, cloud computing, etc.
- Network and Systems Security: a component that provides graduates with the skills to apply mechanisms and techniques for the security and privacy of information, within the means of communication and in the systems that carry and process it. This component includes knowledge about privacy, cybersecurity, cyber defence and cybercrime.
Graduate profile
The graduate profile is orientated towards professional competences in the following areas:
- Computer Programming, Applications and Services
- Network and Communications Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Systems and Network Administration
- Network Designing
- Project Management
- Network, Systems and Security Consultancy
Professional outcomes
The Bachelor’s Degree Course in Network and Computer Systems Engineering (ERSC) is organised to offer multiple career prospects in networks, systems and security, for example:
- Developer, Applications and Services
- Network and Communications Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Systems and Network Administrator
- Network Designer
- Project Manager
Networks and Systems Consultant
Study Plan
| Curricular Unit | Area | Type | Contact hours | ECTS | PUC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems and Architecture | ET | S1 | TP:32.00 | PL:32.00 | 6.00 | |
| Data Structures and Algorithms | EIM | S1 | TP:40.00 | PL:40.00 | 7.00 | |
| Mathematical Analysis | MAT | S1 | TP:40.00 | PL:24.00 | 6.00 | |
| Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry | MAT | S1 | TP:40.00 | PL:16.00 | 5.00 | |
| Applied Physics | FEQ | S1 | TP:32.00 | PL:24.00 | 6.00 | |
| Telecommunications Systems | ET | S2 | TP:24.00 | PL:24.00 | 5.00 | |
| Operating Systems | EIM | S2 | TP:32.00 | PL:32.00 | 6.00 | |
| Programming 1 | EIM | S2 | TP:32.00 | PL:40.00 | 7.00 | |
| Complements of Mathematics | MAT | S2 | TP:40.00 | PL:16.00 | 5.00 | |
| Probability and Statistics | MAT | S2 | TP:32.00 | PL:16.00 | 4.00 | |
| Management Principles | OLM | S2 | TP:32.00 | 3.00 |
| Curricular Unit | Area | Type | Contact hours | ECTS | PUC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Networks and Services | ET | S1 | TP:24.00 | PL:32.00 | 5.00 | |
| Embedded Systems | ET | S1 | TP:24.00 | PL:24.00 | 5.00 | |
| Systems Administration | ET | S1 | TP:24.00 | PL:32.00 | 5.00 | |
| Programming 2 | EIM | S1 | TP:24.00 | PL:32.00 | 5.00 | |
| Databases | EIM | S1 | TP:24.00 | PL:24.00 | 5.00 | |
| Operational Research | MAT | S1 | TP:24.00 | PL:32.00 | 5.00 | |
| Multimedia Networks and Services | ET | S2 | TP:32.00 | PL:32.00 | 6.00 | |
| Advanced Networking Topics | ET | S2 | TP:32.00 | PL:32.00 | 6.00 | |
| Signal Analysis and Processing | ET | S2 | TP:32.00 | PL:32.00 | 6.00 | |
| Cryptography and Communications Security | ET | S2 | TP:32.00 | PL:32.00 | 6.00 | |
| Web Programming | EIM | S2 | TP:32.00 | PL:32.00 | 6.00 |
| Curricular Unit | Area | Type | Contact hours | ECTS | PUC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity | ET | S1 | TP:32.00 | PL:32.00 | 6.00 | |
| Mobile Computing | EIM | S1 | TP:24.00 | PL:32.00 | 5.00 | |
| Project Management | EIM | S1 | TP:32.00 | 3.00 | |
| Networks Virtualization and SDN | ET | S1 | TP:24.00 | PL:32.00 | 5.00 | |
| Cyber-physical Systems | ET | S1 | TP:32.00 | PL:32.00 | 6.00 | |
| Project 1 | ET | S1 | TP:48.00 | 5.00 | |
| Network Planning and Management | ET | S2 | TP:24.00 | PL:32.00 | 5.00 | |
| Cloud Computing | ET | S2 | TP:24.00 | PL:32.00 | 5.00 | |
| Hacking Lab | ET | S2 | TP:24.00 | PL:32.00 | 5.00 | |
| Ethics and Information Technology Legislation | CPS | S2 | TP:32.00 | 3.00 | |
| Project 2 | ET | S2 | PL:120.00 | 12.00 |
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Employability
You’ll find more information from infocursos: http://infocursos.mec.pt/dges.asp?code=3163&codc=L153
Projects
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- Projeto Refill_H2O: https://www.eeagrants.gov.pt/pt/programas/ambiente/projetos/projetos/refill_h2o/)
- Projeto CoViS: https://covis.wavecom.pt/
- Projeto TECH:https://2ai.ipca.pt/projects2ai/tech-tecnologia-ambiente-criatividade-e-saude/
Research projects
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- Bruno Braga (Projeto Final de curso feito no contexto do Projeto CoViS)
- Gabriel Queiroz (Projeto Final de curso feito no contexto do Projeto CoViS)
- Publicação: B. Braga, G. Queirós, C. Abreu and S. I. Lopes, “Assessment of Low-Cost Infrared Thermography Systems for Medical Screening in Nursing Homes,” 2021 17th International Conference on Wireless and Mobile Computing, Networking and Communications (WiMob), 2021, pp. 157-162, DOI:1109/WiMob52687.2021.9606256.
- João Passos (Projeto Final de curso feito no contexto do Projeto TECH. Atualmente Bolseiro no projeto TECH)
- Publicação: J. Passos, S.I. Lopes, M. Clemente, P.M. Moreira, M. Rico-González, P. Bezerra, L.P. Rodrigues, “Wearables and Internet of Things (IoT) Technologies for Fitness Assessment: A Systematic Review”. Sensors 2021, 21, 5418, DOI: 10.3390/s21165418
- Paulo Barros (Projeto Final de curso feito no contexto do Projeto TECH. Atualmente Bolseiro no projeto TECH)
- Publicação 1: Barros, A. Curado, S.I. Lopes. “Internet of Things (IoT) Technologies for Managing Indoor Radon Risk Exposure: Applications, Opportunities, and Future Challenges”. Appl. Sci. 2021, 11, 11064, DOI: 10.3390/app112211064
- Publicação 2: Barros, A. Curado and S.I. Lopes, “Indoor Radon Assessment in School Buildings: Where, When and How to measure?”, Air Pollution 2021 – 29th International Conference on Modelling, Monitoring and Management of Air Pollution, 26–28 October, 2021, DOI: 10.2495/AIR210151
- Jorge Silva (Atualmente Bolseiro no projeto TECH)
- Daniel Barros (Atualmente Bolseiro no projeto TECH)
- Eduardo Avelar (Projeto Final de curso feito no contexto do Projeto Refil_H2O)
- Francisco Ferraz (Projeto Final de curso feito no contexto do Projeto Refil_H2O)
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Accreditation and Registration
With prior accreditation in 2017, for six years | Vacancy Limit: 61
Initial Registration: R/A-Cr 26/2017 of 15/05/2017
More information from the Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education-A3ES: https://www.a3es.pt/pt/resultados-acreditacao/engenharia-de-redes-e-sistemas-de-computadores
General Information
180 ECTS | 6 Semesters | CNAEF 481 Computer Science | Code: L153
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree
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