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PROGRAMMAZIONE DIDATTICA COORTE A.A. 2025/2026
CORSO DI LAUREA MAGISTRALE in 11933 BIOENGINEERING (classe LM-21 R )

SCHEDA INFORMATIVA

Sede amministrativa:  GE
Classe delle lauree in: 

Ingegneria biomedica (classe LM-21 R)
Durata:  2 anni
Indirizzo web:  http://bioingegneria.dibris.unige.it/
Dipartimento di riferimento:  SEZIONE INTERSCUOLA POLITECNICA DEL DIBRIS

PIANO DI STUDI

1° anno (coorte 2025/2026)

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR PERSONALIZED MEDICINE - GE
Codice Disciplina Settore CFU Tipologia/Ambito Obiettivi Formativi Propedeuticità
86744 BIOMEDICAL ROBOTICS ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The purpose of this course is to provide a perspective on robotics technologies applied to (and inspired by) themes of biomedical research and practice. Robotics is a multidisciplinary technology, with elements from computer, electrical and mechanical engineering and with an increasing spectrum of biomedical applications. The first part of the course is intended to provide a background of formal instruments for understanding control of biomedical robotic devices. The second part is devoted to in-depth analysis of specific applications. These include basic research in sensory-motor systems, advanced surgical and diagnostic techniques, human-machine interfaces, robots for assistance and rehabilitation, biomimetic robotics.

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80563 ANALYSIS OF BIOMEDICAL DATA AND SIGNALS ING-INF/06 9 9 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The course provides students with the essential tools and operational skills for quantitative analysis of data and signals of interest for medicine and biology, on a probabilistic perspective.

-

106736 BIOMEDICAL IMAGING ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The aim of the course is to provide students with theoretical and practical tools to analyze, understand, and extract information from biomedical and biological images. The course is intended to introduce the fundamental principles of the main diagnostic imaging modalities and to develop students' skills in digital image processing through theoretical lessons and practical laboratory activities. In particular, the teaching aims to provide basic knowledge related to: a) image quality and pre/post-processing techniques; b) segmentation, pattern recognition, and classification; c) three-dimensional visualization. The development of group projects using Matlab and open-source platforms also contributes to enhancing practical and collaborative skills, useful for future professional opportunities in healthcare, engineering, and information technology sectors.

-

106746 BIOINFORMATICS ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The course aims to provide students with the basic knowledge to use open-source tools for managing -omic biological data, understanding and consulting databases (such as Genebank, NCBI, Uniprot, etc.), also accessing them through dedicated R packages. The goal of the course is for participants to acquire knowledge and understand the biological processes underlying celular transcription and translation, in order to appreciate the utility of analyzing genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data using bioinformatics tools.

-

106747 BIOSENSORS AND MICROSYSTEMS ING-IND/34 6 6 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The aim of the course is to provide students with a solid foundation in the principles and components of biosensors, including the sensing element and the transducer, along with essential criteria for their design and selection according to different application contexts. In the second part, the course focuses on microsystems for medical and biotechnological applications, highlighting the impact of miniaturization and introducing key nano- and microfabrication techniques. A further objective is to develop the students’ ability to critically assess available technologies and commercial solutions in relation to their suitability for specific biomedical and biotechnological needs.

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106753 TECHNOLOGIES FOR PERSONALIZED MEDICINE ING-IND/34 9 9 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The course aims, in the first part, to provide basic knowledge of the main aspects of personalized medicine and bioengineering as an enabling strategy, starting from the impact that individual molecular variability, lifestyle, and environmental factors have on the development, progression, and treatment of diseases. In particular, the course will cover omics principles that allow for greater precision in diagnosis and therapy compared to conventional approaches. Students will therefore explore the foundations of molecular diagnostics, the role of biomarkers, and genomic and non-genomic factors underlying personalized medicine. The second part of the course aims to provide the technological foundations of digital health applied to the care of individual patients and the influence of specific components of the IT infrastructure (such as operating systems, communication tools, and security) on the performance and applicability of personal digital health.

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117959 CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 9 This course consists of two modules: Coordination Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry. The course aims to provide students with a solid foundation in coordination chemistry, organic chemistry, as well as biochemistry and clinical biochemistry. Students will develop an understanding of the structure and reactivity of organic compounds and macromolecules, metabolic pathways, and enzyme regulation, as well as the biochemical principles underlying diagnostic tools. Additionally, the course seeks to equip students with the language and the conceptual and technical knowledge required to collaborate effectively with professionals in the fields of medicine and biotechnology, particularly in the context of biomedical research and diagnostics.

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  117961 - MOD. 1 CHEMISTRY AND ORGANIC CHEMISTRY CHIM/07 3 3 CFU AFFINI O INTEGRATIVE Attività formative affini o integrative
 		This module aims to provide students with an in-depth knowledge on topics of chemistry and organic chemistry, focusing on the identification of the main classes of organic compounds, on explanation of the main reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry and on the discussion of structure/properties relationship of synthetic and natural macromolecules.

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  117962 - MOD. 2 BIOCHEMISTRY BIO/10 6 6 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Discipline biomediche
 		The general objective of the module is to provide concepts of biochemistry and clinical biochemistry to understand the meaning of metabolite evaluations, as indicators of (dys)metabolism, and to acquire a language that allows the bioengineer to interact with physician/biotechnologists in the design/implementation of equipment for biomedical diagnosis and/or research. Specific objectives include: 1. To recognize and describe the main biomolecules (lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, nucleotides); 2. To understand and discuss the role of enzymatic regulation (also through knowledge of signaling and kinetics) in the different metabolic pathways; 3. To distinguish the main anabolic and catabolic pathways, connecting them in different metabolic or dysmetabolic conditions, with a focus on the (dys)functional integration between the different human organs. 4. To get knowledge of the main biochemical diagnostic techniques currently in use.

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106735 MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR BIOENGINEERING MAT/08 6 6 CFU AFFINI O INTEGRATIVE Attività formative affini o integrative
 		The course aims at introducing some of the main mathematical tools that are largely used in applications, and experimenting with them using the PC. Specific topics include: iterative algorithms and gradient methods, interpolation, regularization and inverse problems.

-

106748 ENGINEERING FOR PERSONALIZED MEDICINE RESEARCH TRACK ING-IND/34 2 2 CFU ALTRE ATTIVITA' Tirocini formativi e di orientamento
 		The aim of the course is to introduce the students to a set of laboratory techniques relevant to personalized medicine and to enable them to carry out an individual project in this field.

-


3 CFU tra i seguenti insegnamenti:
104819 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 2 3 3 CFU ALTRE ATTIVITA' Ulteriori conoscenze linguistiche
 		The course aims to develop the learners’ communicative competence in English at the B2 level of the CEFR, with particular regard to receptive language skills (reading and listening comprehension) and metalinguistic competence. Furthermore, the course focuses on expanding the vocabulary relating to the technical-scientific area with particular regard to the biomedical field, including robotics, artificial intelligence, automation, nanotechnologies and 3D printing.

-

111660 ITALIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE_BIOENGINEERING 3 3 CFU ALTRE ATTIVITA' Ulteriori conoscenze linguistiche
 		L'insegnamento si propone di fornire conoscenze di base della lingua italiana parlata e scritta e una introduzione alla cultura e al patrimonio culturale italiano.

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1° anno (coorte 2025/2026)

MATERIALS AND DEVICES FOR PERSONALIZED MEDICINE - GE
Codice Disciplina Settore CFU Tipologia/Ambito Obiettivi Formativi Propedeuticità
86744 BIOMEDICAL ROBOTICS ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The purpose of this course is to provide a perspective on robotics technologies applied to (and inspired by) themes of biomedical research and practice. Robotics is a multidisciplinary technology, with elements from computer, electrical and mechanical engineering and with an increasing spectrum of biomedical applications. The first part of the course is intended to provide a background of formal instruments for understanding control of biomedical robotic devices. The second part is devoted to in-depth analysis of specific applications. These include basic research in sensory-motor systems, advanced surgical and diagnostic techniques, human-machine interfaces, robots for assistance and rehabilitation, biomimetic robotics.

-

80563 ANALYSIS OF BIOMEDICAL DATA AND SIGNALS ING-INF/06 9 9 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The course provides students with the essential tools and operational skills for quantitative analysis of data and signals of interest for medicine and biology, on a probabilistic perspective.

-

106736 BIOMEDICAL IMAGING ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The aim of the course is to provide students with theoretical and practical tools to analyze, understand, and extract information from biomedical and biological images. The course is intended to introduce the fundamental principles of the main diagnostic imaging modalities and to develop students' skills in digital image processing through theoretical lessons and practical laboratory activities. In particular, the teaching aims to provide basic knowledge related to: a) image quality and pre/post-processing techniques; b) segmentation, pattern recognition, and classification; c) three-dimensional visualization. The development of group projects using Matlab and open-source platforms also contributes to enhancing practical and collaborative skills, useful for future professional opportunities in healthcare, engineering, and information technology sectors.

-

106746 BIOINFORMATICS ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The course aims to provide students with the basic knowledge to use open-source tools for managing -omic biological data, understanding and consulting databases (such as Genebank, NCBI, Uniprot, etc.), also accessing them through dedicated R packages. The goal of the course is for participants to acquire knowledge and understand the biological processes underlying celular transcription and translation, in order to appreciate the utility of analyzing genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data using bioinformatics tools.

-

106747 BIOSENSORS AND MICROSYSTEMS ING-IND/34 6 6 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The aim of the course is to provide students with a solid foundation in the principles and components of biosensors, including the sensing element and the transducer, along with essential criteria for their design and selection according to different application contexts. In the second part, the course focuses on microsystems for medical and biotechnological applications, highlighting the impact of miniaturization and introducing key nano- and microfabrication techniques. A further objective is to develop the students’ ability to critically assess available technologies and commercial solutions in relation to their suitability for specific biomedical and biotechnological needs.

-

106753 TECHNOLOGIES FOR PERSONALIZED MEDICINE ING-IND/34 9 9 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The course aims, in the first part, to provide basic knowledge of the main aspects of personalized medicine and bioengineering as an enabling strategy, starting from the impact that individual molecular variability, lifestyle, and environmental factors have on the development, progression, and treatment of diseases. In particular, the course will cover omics principles that allow for greater precision in diagnosis and therapy compared to conventional approaches. Students will therefore explore the foundations of molecular diagnostics, the role of biomarkers, and genomic and non-genomic factors underlying personalized medicine. The second part of the course aims to provide the technological foundations of digital health applied to the care of individual patients and the influence of specific components of the IT infrastructure (such as operating systems, communication tools, and security) on the performance and applicability of personal digital health.

-

117959 CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 9 This course consists of two modules: Coordination Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry. The course aims to provide students with a solid foundation in coordination chemistry, organic chemistry, as well as biochemistry and clinical biochemistry. Students will develop an understanding of the structure and reactivity of organic compounds and macromolecules, metabolic pathways, and enzyme regulation, as well as the biochemical principles underlying diagnostic tools. Additionally, the course seeks to equip students with the language and the conceptual and technical knowledge required to collaborate effectively with professionals in the fields of medicine and biotechnology, particularly in the context of biomedical research and diagnostics.

-

  117961 - MOD. 1 CHEMISTRY AND ORGANIC CHEMISTRY CHIM/07 3 3 CFU AFFINI O INTEGRATIVE Attività formative affini o integrative
 		This module aims to provide students with an in-depth knowledge on topics of chemistry and organic chemistry, focusing on the identification of the main classes of organic compounds, on explanation of the main reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry and on the discussion of structure/properties relationship of synthetic and natural macromolecules.

-

  117962 - MOD. 2 BIOCHEMISTRY BIO/10 6 6 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Discipline biomediche
 		The general objective of the module is to provide concepts of biochemistry and clinical biochemistry to understand the meaning of metabolite evaluations, as indicators of (dys)metabolism, and to acquire a language that allows the bioengineer to interact with physician/biotechnologists in the design/implementation of equipment for biomedical diagnosis and/or research. Specific objectives include: 1. To recognize and describe the main biomolecules (lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, nucleotides); 2. To understand and discuss the role of enzymatic regulation (also through knowledge of signaling and kinetics) in the different metabolic pathways; 3. To distinguish the main anabolic and catabolic pathways, connecting them in different metabolic or dysmetabolic conditions, with a focus on the (dys)functional integration between the different human organs. 4. To get knowledge of the main biochemical diagnostic techniques currently in use.

-

106735 MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR BIOENGINEERING MAT/08 6 6 CFU AFFINI O INTEGRATIVE Attività formative affini o integrative
 		The course aims at introducing some of the main mathematical tools that are largely used in applications, and experimenting with them using the PC. Specific topics include: iterative algorithms and gradient methods, interpolation, regularization and inverse problems.

-

106748 ENGINEERING FOR PERSONALIZED MEDICINE RESEARCH TRACK ING-IND/34 2 2 CFU ALTRE ATTIVITA' Tirocini formativi e di orientamento
 		The aim of the course is to introduce the students to a set of laboratory techniques relevant to personalized medicine and to enable them to carry out an individual project in this field.

-


3 CFU tra i seguenti insegnamenti:
104819 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 2 3 3 CFU ALTRE ATTIVITA' Ulteriori conoscenze linguistiche
 		The course aims to develop the learners’ communicative competence in English at the B2 level of the CEFR, with particular regard to receptive language skills (reading and listening comprehension) and metalinguistic competence. Furthermore, the course focuses on expanding the vocabulary relating to the technical-scientific area with particular regard to the biomedical field, including robotics, artificial intelligence, automation, nanotechnologies and 3D printing.

-

111660 ITALIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE_BIOENGINEERING 3 3 CFU ALTRE ATTIVITA' Ulteriori conoscenze linguistiche
 		L'insegnamento si propone di fornire conoscenze di base della lingua italiana parlata e scritta e una introduzione alla cultura e al patrimonio culturale italiano.

-

 

1° anno (coorte 2025/2026)

NEUROENGINEERING AND NEUROTECHNOLOGIES - GE
Codice Disciplina Settore CFU Tipologia/Ambito Obiettivi Formativi Propedeuticità
86744 BIOMEDICAL ROBOTICS ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The purpose of this course is to provide a perspective on robotics technologies applied to (and inspired by) themes of biomedical research and practice. Robotics is a multidisciplinary technology, with elements from computer, electrical and mechanical engineering and with an increasing spectrum of biomedical applications. The first part of the course is intended to provide a background of formal instruments for understanding control of biomedical robotic devices. The second part is devoted to in-depth analysis of specific applications. These include basic research in sensory-motor systems, advanced surgical and diagnostic techniques, human-machine interfaces, robots for assistance and rehabilitation, biomimetic robotics.

-

80563 ANALYSIS OF BIOMEDICAL DATA AND SIGNALS ING-INF/06 9 9 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The course provides students with the essential tools and operational skills for quantitative analysis of data and signals of interest for medicine and biology, on a probabilistic perspective.

-

106736 BIOMEDICAL IMAGING ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The aim of the course is to provide students with theoretical and practical tools to analyze, understand, and extract information from biomedical and biological images. The course is intended to introduce the fundamental principles of the main diagnostic imaging modalities and to develop students' skills in digital image processing through theoretical lessons and practical laboratory activities. In particular, the teaching aims to provide basic knowledge related to: a) image quality and pre/post-processing techniques; b) segmentation, pattern recognition, and classification; c) three-dimensional visualization. The development of group projects using Matlab and open-source platforms also contributes to enhancing practical and collaborative skills, useful for future professional opportunities in healthcare, engineering, and information technology sectors.

-

80564 PERCEPTUAL SYSTEMS AND INTERACTION ING-INF/06 7 7 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The course aims at presenting a consistent and up-to-date introduction to basic facts and theories regarding human sensory perception. The teaching covers the physical and physiological aspects of each sensory modality and its perceptual characteristics. Emphasis is given on how perceptual experience relates to the physical properties of the external world, the characteristics of sensory signals, and the architectural principles of the nervous system.

-

106737 NEURAL AND BRAIN-COMPUTER INTERFACES ING-INF/06 8 8 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The course aims to provide the theoretical foundations for the study of neural interfaces and electronic devices designed to interface with the nervous system, both in vitro and in vivo. It introduces and explores topics related to the encoding and decoding of information in neural interfaces and data analysis. Students will learn the theoretical basics of electrode-neuron interfaces, device fabrication technologies, neural signal recording techniques, signal analysis, and the encoding and decoding of neural signals in the context of brain-machine interfaces, neuroprosthetics, and, more generally, devices capable of interacting with the nervous system. Deeper insights will be provided through Journal Club sessions featuring student presentations. Laboratory experiences are also planned to familiarize students with experimental activities.

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106739 NEURAL SIGNAL ANALYSIS ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The course aims to provide a critical analysis of methods for analyzing neuronal signals, starting from the characterization of individual spikes, to the activity of multiple cells, and up to the analysis of electroencephalographic signals. It will provide the theoretical and practical foundations needed to manipulate, analyze, and critically interpret the most common electrophysiological data.

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117959 CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 9 This course consists of two modules: Coordination Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry. The course aims to provide students with a solid foundation in coordination chemistry, organic chemistry, as well as biochemistry and clinical biochemistry. Students will develop an understanding of the structure and reactivity of organic compounds and macromolecules, metabolic pathways, and enzyme regulation, as well as the biochemical principles underlying diagnostic tools. Additionally, the course seeks to equip students with the language and the conceptual and technical knowledge required to collaborate effectively with professionals in the fields of medicine and biotechnology, particularly in the context of biomedical research and diagnostics.

-

  117961 - MOD. 1 CHEMISTRY AND ORGANIC CHEMISTRY CHIM/07 3 3 CFU AFFINI O INTEGRATIVE Attività formative affini o integrative
 		This module aims to provide students with an in-depth knowledge on topics of chemistry and organic chemistry, focusing on the identification of the main classes of organic compounds, on explanation of the main reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry and on the discussion of structure/properties relationship of synthetic and natural macromolecules.

-

  117962 - MOD. 2 BIOCHEMISTRY BIO/10 6 6 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Discipline biomediche
 		The general objective of the module is to provide concepts of biochemistry and clinical biochemistry to understand the meaning of metabolite evaluations, as indicators of (dys)metabolism, and to acquire a language that allows the bioengineer to interact with physician/biotechnologists in the design/implementation of equipment for biomedical diagnosis and/or research. Specific objectives include: 1. To recognize and describe the main biomolecules (lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, nucleotides); 2. To understand and discuss the role of enzymatic regulation (also through knowledge of signaling and kinetics) in the different metabolic pathways; 3. To distinguish the main anabolic and catabolic pathways, connecting them in different metabolic or dysmetabolic conditions, with a focus on the (dys)functional integration between the different human organs. 4. To get knowledge of the main biochemical diagnostic techniques currently in use.

-

106735 MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR BIOENGINEERING MAT/08 6 6 CFU AFFINI O INTEGRATIVE Attività formative affini o integrative
 		The course aims at introducing some of the main mathematical tools that are largely used in applications, and experimenting with them using the PC. Specific topics include: iterative algorithms and gradient methods, interpolation, regularization and inverse problems.

-

106727 NEUROENGINEERING RESEARCH TRACK ING-INF/06 2 2 CFU ALTRE ATTIVITA' Tirocini formativi e di orientamento
 		The course includes an internship in a laboratory of the student’s choice, focused on learning specific techniques relevant to their selected track. During the internship, the student will carry out a project in collaboration with a peer, applying the skills they have acquired.

-


3 CFU tra i seguenti insegnamenti:
104819 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 2 3 3 CFU ALTRE ATTIVITA' Ulteriori conoscenze linguistiche
 		The course aims to develop the learners’ communicative competence in English at the B2 level of the CEFR, with particular regard to receptive language skills (reading and listening comprehension) and metalinguistic competence. Furthermore, the course focuses on expanding the vocabulary relating to the technical-scientific area with particular regard to the biomedical field, including robotics, artificial intelligence, automation, nanotechnologies and 3D printing.

-

111660 ITALIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE_BIOENGINEERING 3 3 CFU ALTRE ATTIVITA' Ulteriori conoscenze linguistiche
 		L'insegnamento si propone di fornire conoscenze di base della lingua italiana parlata e scritta e una introduzione alla cultura e al patrimonio culturale italiano.

-

 

1° anno (coorte 2025/2026)

REHABILITATION ENGINEERING AND INTERACTION TECHNOLOGIES - GE
Codice Disciplina Settore CFU Tipologia/Ambito Obiettivi Formativi Propedeuticità
106729 BIOENGINEERING OF HUMAN MOVEMENT ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The course covers the technologies, the analytical methods, the modeling approaches used for the analysis and quantification of human movement and its neural correlates. Specific topics include three-dimensional analysis of movements, muscle and body mechanics, physiology and physiological signals in motor control, computational motor control.

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86744 BIOMEDICAL ROBOTICS ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The purpose of this course is to provide a perspective on robotics technologies applied to (and inspired by) themes of biomedical research and practice. Robotics is a multidisciplinary technology, with elements from computer, electrical and mechanical engineering and with an increasing spectrum of biomedical applications. The first part of the course is intended to provide a background of formal instruments for understanding control of biomedical robotic devices. The second part is devoted to in-depth analysis of specific applications. These include basic research in sensory-motor systems, advanced surgical and diagnostic techniques, human-machine interfaces, robots for assistance and rehabilitation, biomimetic robotics.

-

80563 ANALYSIS OF BIOMEDICAL DATA AND SIGNALS ING-INF/06 9 9 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The course provides students with the essential tools and operational skills for quantitative analysis of data and signals of interest for medicine and biology, on a probabilistic perspective.

-

106736 BIOMEDICAL IMAGING ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The aim of the course is to provide students with theoretical and practical tools to analyze, understand, and extract information from biomedical and biological images. The course is intended to introduce the fundamental principles of the main diagnostic imaging modalities and to develop students' skills in digital image processing through theoretical lessons and practical laboratory activities. In particular, the teaching aims to provide basic knowledge related to: a) image quality and pre/post-processing techniques; b) segmentation, pattern recognition, and classification; c) three-dimensional visualization. The development of group projects using Matlab and open-source platforms also contributes to enhancing practical and collaborative skills, useful for future professional opportunities in healthcare, engineering, and information technology sectors.

-

80564 PERCEPTUAL SYSTEMS AND INTERACTION ING-INF/06 7 7 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The course aims at presenting a consistent and up-to-date introduction to basic facts and theories regarding human sensory perception. The teaching covers the physical and physiological aspects of each sensory modality and its perceptual characteristics. Emphasis is given on how perceptual experience relates to the physical properties of the external world, the characteristics of sensory signals, and the architectural principles of the nervous system.

-

106737 NEURAL AND BRAIN-COMPUTER INTERFACES ING-INF/06 8 8 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The course aims to provide the theoretical foundations for the study of neural interfaces and electronic devices designed to interface with the nervous system, both in vitro and in vivo. It introduces and explores topics related to the encoding and decoding of information in neural interfaces and data analysis. Students will learn the theoretical basics of electrode-neuron interfaces, device fabrication technologies, neural signal recording techniques, signal analysis, and the encoding and decoding of neural signals in the context of brain-machine interfaces, neuroprosthetics, and, more generally, devices capable of interacting with the nervous system. Deeper insights will be provided through Journal Club sessions featuring student presentations. Laboratory experiences are also planned to familiarize students with experimental activities.

-

117959 CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 9 This course consists of two modules: Coordination Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry. The course aims to provide students with a solid foundation in coordination chemistry, organic chemistry, as well as biochemistry and clinical biochemistry. Students will develop an understanding of the structure and reactivity of organic compounds and macromolecules, metabolic pathways, and enzyme regulation, as well as the biochemical principles underlying diagnostic tools. Additionally, the course seeks to equip students with the language and the conceptual and technical knowledge required to collaborate effectively with professionals in the fields of medicine and biotechnology, particularly in the context of biomedical research and diagnostics.

-

  117961 - MOD. 1 CHEMISTRY AND ORGANIC CHEMISTRY CHIM/07 3 3 CFU AFFINI O INTEGRATIVE Attività formative affini o integrative
 		This module aims to provide students with an in-depth knowledge on topics of chemistry and organic chemistry, focusing on the identification of the main classes of organic compounds, on explanation of the main reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry and on the discussion of structure/properties relationship of synthetic and natural macromolecules.

-

  117962 - MOD. 2 BIOCHEMISTRY BIO/10 6 6 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Discipline biomediche
 		The general objective of the module is to provide concepts of biochemistry and clinical biochemistry to understand the meaning of metabolite evaluations, as indicators of (dys)metabolism, and to acquire a language that allows the bioengineer to interact with physician/biotechnologists in the design/implementation of equipment for biomedical diagnosis and/or research. Specific objectives include: 1. To recognize and describe the main biomolecules (lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, nucleotides); 2. To understand and discuss the role of enzymatic regulation (also through knowledge of signaling and kinetics) in the different metabolic pathways; 3. To distinguish the main anabolic and catabolic pathways, connecting them in different metabolic or dysmetabolic conditions, with a focus on the (dys)functional integration between the different human organs. 4. To get knowledge of the main biochemical diagnostic techniques currently in use.

-

106735 MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR BIOENGINEERING MAT/08 6 6 CFU AFFINI O INTEGRATIVE Attività formative affini o integrative
 		The course aims at introducing some of the main mathematical tools that are largely used in applications, and experimenting with them using the PC. Specific topics include: iterative algorithms and gradient methods, interpolation, regularization and inverse problems.

-

106727 NEUROENGINEERING RESEARCH TRACK ING-INF/06 2 2 CFU ALTRE ATTIVITA' Tirocini formativi e di orientamento
 		The course includes an internship in a laboratory of the student’s choice, focused on learning specific techniques relevant to their selected track. During the internship, the student will carry out a project in collaboration with a peer, applying the skills they have acquired.

-


3 CFU tra i seguenti insegnamenti:
104819 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 2 3 3 CFU ALTRE ATTIVITA' Ulteriori conoscenze linguistiche
 		The course aims to develop the learners’ communicative competence in English at the B2 level of the CEFR, with particular regard to receptive language skills (reading and listening comprehension) and metalinguistic competence. Furthermore, the course focuses on expanding the vocabulary relating to the technical-scientific area with particular regard to the biomedical field, including robotics, artificial intelligence, automation, nanotechnologies and 3D printing.

-

111660 ITALIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE_BIOENGINEERING 3 3 CFU ALTRE ATTIVITA' Ulteriori conoscenze linguistiche
 		L'insegnamento si propone di fornire conoscenze di base della lingua italiana parlata e scritta e una introduzione alla cultura e al patrimonio culturale italiano.

-

 

2° anno (coorte 2025/2026)

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR PERSONALIZED MEDICINE - GE
Codice Disciplina Settore CFU Tipologia/Ambito Obiettivi Formativi Propedeuticità
106731 DIGITAL HEALTH ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The course aims to meet society's demand for people who can design, develop, and maintain information systems that support current and future digital health care needs due to the increasing introduction of computational techniques and tools into biomedical environments. There is a wide range of context-dependent computing problems that people can only appreciate by working on problems defined by the health care environment and its constraints. To this end, the course will present the typical applications of information science to medical issues (such as electronic health record systems, public health informatics, personal health informatics, health information infrastructure, telemedicine) by considering some basic technologies such as: database systems, standard definition at both technical and semantic levels, Internet-based communication, natural language processing, and decision support systems.

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106734 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MEDICINE INF/01 6 6 CFU AFFINI O INTEGRATIVE Attività formative affini o integrative
 		The aim of the course is to introduce the fundamental principles of artificial intelligence applied to medicine, providing an overview of the main machine learning techniques, with a particular focus on classification, regression, and interpretability problems. The objective is to offer students a general understanding of the potential, challenges, and application domains of AI in clinical and biomedical contexts, allowing for a critical and interdisciplinary approach in relation to the other modules of the Degree Programme.

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106825 WEARABLE DEVICES AND INTERNET OF HEALTHCARE THINGS INF/01 6 The course aims to provide students with both theoretical and practical skills to design, implement, and integrate wearable devices with IoT platforms for health monitoring and diagnostics. This course consists of two modules: Wearable Devices for Biomedical Applications (module 1) and the Internet of Things for Healthcare (module 2). The first module aims to introduce the principles underlying the design and development of wearable devices for biomedical applications, with a focus on sensors, actuators, and microcontroller programming for monitoring physiological functions. The second unit aims to students with the basics of developing applications for the Internet of Medical Things, with a focus on server-side software development frameworks, data transmission protocols, both traditional (UDP, TCP, HTTPS) and IoT-oriented (CoAP and MQTT), and IoT platforms, both open source and proprietary.

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  106758 - INTERNET OF HEALTHCARE THINGS MOD. 2 INF/01 3 3 CFU AFFINI O INTEGRATIVE Attività formative affini o integrative
 		The unit aims to provide students with the basics of developing applications for the Internet of Medical Things, with a focus on server-side software development frameworks, data transmission protocols, both traditional (UDP, TCP, HTTPS) and IoT-oriented (CoAP and MQTT), and IoT platforms, both open source and proprietary.

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  106824 - WEARABLE DEVICES FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS MOD. 1 INF/01 3 3 CFU AFFINI O INTEGRATIVE Attività formative affini o integrative
 		This unit will cover the general principles for design and development of wearable devices for biomedical applications (diagnosis and monitoring of functions). The main topics include micro-controller programming and the use of sensors and actuators.

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12 CFU tra i seguenti insegnamenti:
111103 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ING-INF/05 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The aim of the course is to introduce students to some fundamental themes of Artificial Intelligence, mainly on the "deductive" side of the discipline. Students will learn the basics of propositional logic and first-order predicate logic and will apply them in the context of knowledge representation using reasoning techniques seen in class. Additionally, in addition to the basic skills related to knowledge representation techniques and reasoning techniques, the course will address the issues and basic techniques of heuristic search and automatic planning.

-

80606 CLINICAL AND HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The main purpose of the Course is to introduce students to a pragmatic examination of the Italian National Health Service (NHS ) and its structures (Local Health Authorities, Hospitals, IRCCS, etc) including the study of their various areas and departments. Economic and financial aspects of the NHS are also studied. The primary objectives are : a) to provide future clinical engineers with the necessary communication skills, to interact effectively with physicians in order to understand their needs and guide the proper application of clinical engineering principles. b) to teach an appropriate approach to hospital design, with particular attention to functional and economic aspects. c) to equip students with the ability to design and operate using modern principle of Health Technology Assessment ( HTA).

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98288 HEALTH ECONOMICS SECS-P/03 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The course aims at providing appropriate conceptual tools for understanding healthcare markets and the role played by information asymmetry in influencing market equilibria. Students will acquire the skills necessary to analyze and compare different healthcare systems, exploring issues related to financing, organization, and insurance models. Furthermore, they will learn to apply economic analysis to assess public and private health policies.

-

84341 HOSPITAL ENERGY SYSTEMS ING-IND/33 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The aim of the course is provide students with skills concerning hospital systems useful for job placement in public and private structures and for active participation in teams for the management of complex structures systems and biomedical equipment. Knowledge will cover electricity security and safety (power systems, fault protection, supply continuity, energy efficiency) and subjects related to thermal energy (mass and energy balance, air conditioning, heating and refrigeration).

-

106738 NEUROMORPHIC COMPUTING ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The course provides a design guideline of neuromorphic models for the representation and distributed processing of multidimensional signals. The emphasis is on both computational primitives and architectural schemes. Applications to the development of perceptual engines to enable autonomous behaviors in complex systems and natural environments are presented as case studies.

-

80584 PHYSIOLOGICAL FLUID DYNAMICS ICAR/01 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The aim of the course is to provide students with the fundamentals needed to understand the dynamics of biological fluid flows, with particular emphasis on fluid motion in the human body. The following topics will be covered: blood rheology; fluid flow in the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins; and ocular fluid mechanics.

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86775 REHABILITATION ENGINEERING AND PROSTHETIC DEVICES ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The course aims to provide students with a general understanding of the methods and technologies developed to support individuals with disabilities in recovering cognitive, sensory, and/or motor functions. Specifically, the course offers foundational knowledge of technological solutions designed to (i) assess and monitor impairments, (ii) assist individuals with disabilities, and (iii) replace missing limbs and/or promote the recovery of lost functions. The course provides an overview of the most advanced techniques in functional assessment, prosthetics, sensory substitution, neurorehabilitation, and assistive technologies.

-

84391 SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES FOR HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION INF/01 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The course introduces the concepts of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) to design effective systems for user needs both from the point of view of simplicity of interaction and the naturalness of the system's use as a whole. Attendance and active participation in the proposed training activities and individual study will enable the student to: know the theoretical tools to design advanced interaction systems; use the theoretical and practical tools for the realization of advanced interaction systems; develop the skills to operationally apply the concepts learned in the virtual and augmented reality

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117984 SPORT BIOENGINEERING ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The course aims to provide knowledge of experimental methods as well as analytical and numerical techniques for the study of human movement, with particular focus on sports activities. A specific objective is to equip the biomedical engineering student with the ability to analyze simple motor tasks through the integration of models and measurements. Elements of ergonomics will also be introduced.

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84344 MASTER THESIS 25 25 CFU PROVA FINALE Per la prova finale
 		The final exam consists of the discussion in front of a specific commission of a written paper (degree thesis), related to design activities, conduct of experiments, development of methodologies or operational tools of bioengineering interest, with the aim of ascertaining the level of preparation technical-scientific and professional candidate, as well as his / her innovative capacity The candidate must also demonstrate that they have acquired analysis, processing and communication skills.

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106728 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS ING-INF/06 3 3 CFU ALTRE ATTIVITA' Altre conoscenze utili per l'inserimento nel mondo del lavoro
 		The course aims to provide an overview of the technical knowledge and transversal skills essential for pursuing a professional career in the field of bioengineering. It is structured as a series of seminars delivered by experts from national and international companies, offering students direct exposure to the professional world. Through these sessions, students will have the opportunity to explore the various roles that biomedical engineers can undertake in the industrial sector, including research and development, regulatory affairs, quality control, project management, intellectual property rights and clinical trials. The course is designed to support students in identifying potential career paths and in developing the skills required for a well-informed and qualified entry into the job market.

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2° anno (coorte 2025/2026)

MATERIALS AND DEVICES FOR PERSONALIZED MEDICINE - GE
Codice Disciplina Settore CFU Tipologia/Ambito Obiettivi Formativi Propedeuticità
106730 CELLULAR AND TISSUE ENGINEERING ING-IND/34 6 6 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental and technological aspects of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, with a particular focus on cell biology, stem cells, biocompatibility, cell culture systems, innovative substrates for cell growth, and advanced in vitro models. The primary objective is to highlight the importance of understanding biological phenomena at the cellular and tissue levels to develop therapeutic strategies capable of overcoming the limitations of conventional treatments. Practical examples will be presented to stimulate and enhance students' ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges in the field of tissue engineering.

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117965 BIOMATERIALS ING-IND/34 6 6 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The course aims to provide students with an interdisciplinary and applied understanding of materials used in the biomedical field, highlighting the relationships between structure, properties, biological interactions, and clinical applications. The course integrates chemical, physical, biological, and engineering knowledge to prepare students to contribute to the development, characterization, and evaluation of advanced biomaterials for medical devices and therapies. Laboratory activities enable students to apply theoretical knowledge to experimental practice through exercises focused on the preparation, modification, and analysis of biomaterials.

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80584 PHYSIOLOGICAL FLUID DYNAMICS ICAR/01 6 6 CFU AFFINI O INTEGRATIVE Attività formative affini o integrative
 		The aim of the course is to provide students with the fundamentals needed to understand the dynamics of biological fluid flows, with particular emphasis on fluid motion in the human body. The following topics will be covered: blood rheology; fluid flow in the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins; and ocular fluid mechanics.

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12 CFU tra i seguenti insegnamenti:
106734 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MEDICINE INF/01 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The aim of the course is to introduce the fundamental principles of artificial intelligence applied to medicine, providing an overview of the main machine learning techniques, with a particular focus on classification, regression, and interpretability problems. The objective is to offer students a general understanding of the potential, challenges, and application domains of AI in clinical and biomedical contexts, allowing for a critical and interdisciplinary approach in relation to the other modules of the Degree Programme.

-

80606 CLINICAL AND HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The main purpose of the Course is to introduce students to a pragmatic examination of the Italian National Health Service (NHS ) and its structures (Local Health Authorities, Hospitals, IRCCS, etc) including the study of their various areas and departments. Economic and financial aspects of the NHS are also studied. The primary objectives are : a) to provide future clinical engineers with the necessary communication skills, to interact effectively with physicians in order to understand their needs and guide the proper application of clinical engineering principles. b) to teach an appropriate approach to hospital design, with particular attention to functional and economic aspects. c) to equip students with the ability to design and operate using modern principle of Health Technology Assessment ( HTA).

-

95614 COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR BIO-MEDICAL APPLICATION ING-IND/22 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The course analyzes and describes the Composite Materials used for biomedical realizations based on their types, constituents and properties. Structural prosthetic applications as well as realizations for bio-implants will be illustrated and deepened during the lessons.

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80575 COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The aim of the course is to provide students with methods and techniques for modeling the nervous system, from single neurons and synapses to large-scale neural networks. A specific objective is to highlight the relationship between the patterns of action potential generation by neurons and the modeling approach used.

-

98288 HEALTH ECONOMICS SECS-P/03 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The course aims at providing appropriate conceptual tools for understanding healthcare markets and the role played by information asymmetry in influencing market equilibria. Students will acquire the skills necessary to analyze and compare different healthcare systems, exploring issues related to financing, organization, and insurance models. Furthermore, they will learn to apply economic analysis to assess public and private health policies.

-

84341 HOSPITAL ENERGY SYSTEMS ING-IND/33 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The aim of the course is provide students with skills concerning hospital systems useful for job placement in public and private structures and for active participation in teams for the management of complex structures systems and biomedical equipment. Knowledge will cover electricity security and safety (power systems, fault protection, supply continuity, energy efficiency) and subjects related to thermal energy (mass and energy balance, air conditioning, heating and refrigeration).

-

108682 MECHANICS OF BIOLOGICAL TISSUE 6 The course consists of two modules: Continuous Models for Biological Tissues and Mechanics of Sensory Systems. The aim of the first module is to introduce the fundamental principles of the mechanics of biological tissues, with a focus on developing mathematical models to describe their behaviour. Students will also gain knowledge of numerical analysis techniques for solving these mathematical models. A key objective is to encourage independent work on new projects and to promote the ability to explore and critically analyse scientific literature. The second module is designed to focus students' attention on the biomechanics of sensory systems, with particular emphasis on a single sensory system. Students will learn how to build mathematical models to study how organisms gather and process sensory information. This module also emphasises teamwork, critical reading of the literature, and the development and evaluation of simple mathematical models to address open problems, taking into account their potential, limitations, and possible improvements.

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  95279 - MOD. 1 CONTINUUM MODELS FOR BIOLOGICAL TISSUE ICAR/01 3 3 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The aim of the module is to provide the basic notions of mechanics of biological tissue and the knowledge necessary to formulate appropriate mathematical models. It will also provide notions on numerical analysis to find numerical solutions of the mathematical problems. One specific aim of the course is to teach the students how to work independently on a new project and how to find and study the existing scientific literature.

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  108681 - MOD. 2 MECHANICS OF SENSORY SYSTEMS ING-IND/06 3 3 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The aim of the module is to introduce senses and sensory systems in living organisms with special focus on the biomechanics of one sensory system. We will build a mathematical model to study how organisms collect and process specfici sensory information from their surroundings. A main aim of the module is to develop the skills necessary for group work, learn how to critically read the literature, develop simple mathematical models that capture the fundamental ingredients of an open problem and assess its potential, limitations and potential improvements.

-

94827 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE MED/50 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The course aims to provide basic knowledge of various methods used to investigate the nervous system for the study of the human brain in vivo, focusing on its structure and function in relation to pathology and/or behavioral data (cognitive or motor). Medical technologies will be presented, primarily related to advanced quantitative magnetic resonance imaging techniques, as applied in both clinical practice and research involving healthy subjects and neurological patients.

-

106740 NEUROSENSORY ENGINEERING ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The course explores how sensory interaction works, how it can be used to monitor brain health, and how our sensory abilities can be rehabilitated or augmented. The course will show the students how the current technologies and the knowledge about the sensory mechanisms could 1) help, empower, educate the correct development of sensory faculties, 2) rehabilitate sensory deficits, 3) assist the diagnosis of sensory disfunctions, and 4) lead/promote early diagnosis.

-

118185 ORGAN ON CHIP TECHNOLOGIES ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The aim of the course is to provide students with a comprehensive overview of human in vitro models used in personalized medicine. In particular, the course will introduce the fundamentals of organ-on-chip technologies - including cell cultures, devices, and key characterization techniques - with focus on their applications in disease modelling and drug testing. Special attention will be given to the characterization of electrophysiological signals generated by brain-on-chip and heart-on-chip models.

-

 
84344 MASTER THESIS 25 25 CFU PROVA FINALE Per la prova finale
 		The final exam consists of the discussion in front of a specific commission of a written paper (degree thesis), related to design activities, conduct of experiments, development of methodologies or operational tools of bioengineering interest, with the aim of ascertaining the level of preparation technical-scientific and professional candidate, as well as his / her innovative capacity The candidate must also demonstrate that they have acquired analysis, processing and communication skills.

-

106728 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS ING-INF/06 3 3 CFU ALTRE ATTIVITA' Altre conoscenze utili per l'inserimento nel mondo del lavoro
 		The course aims to provide an overview of the technical knowledge and transversal skills essential for pursuing a professional career in the field of bioengineering. It is structured as a series of seminars delivered by experts from national and international companies, offering students direct exposure to the professional world. Through these sessions, students will have the opportunity to explore the various roles that biomedical engineers can undertake in the industrial sector, including research and development, regulatory affairs, quality control, project management, intellectual property rights and clinical trials. The course is designed to support students in identifying potential career paths and in developing the skills required for a well-informed and qualified entry into the job market.

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2° anno (coorte 2025/2026)

NEUROENGINEERING AND NEUROTECHNOLOGIES - GE
Codice Disciplina Settore CFU Tipologia/Ambito Obiettivi Formativi Propedeuticità
80575 COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The aim of the course is to provide students with methods and techniques for modeling the nervous system, from single neurons and synapses to large-scale neural networks. A specific objective is to highlight the relationship between the patterns of action potential generation by neurons and the modeling approach used.

-

106738 NEUROMORPHIC COMPUTING ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The course provides a design guideline of neuromorphic models for the representation and distributed processing of multidimensional signals. The emphasis is on both computational primitives and architectural schemes. Applications to the development of perceptual engines to enable autonomous behaviors in complex systems and natural environments are presented as case studies.

-

106734 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MEDICINE INF/01 6 6 CFU AFFINI O INTEGRATIVE Attività formative affini o integrative
 		The aim of the course is to introduce the fundamental principles of artificial intelligence applied to medicine, providing an overview of the main machine learning techniques, with a particular focus on classification, regression, and interpretability problems. The objective is to offer students a general understanding of the potential, challenges, and application domains of AI in clinical and biomedical contexts, allowing for a critical and interdisciplinary approach in relation to the other modules of the Degree Programme.

-


12 CFU tra i seguenti insegnamenti:
111103 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ING-INF/05 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The aim of the course is to introduce students to some fundamental themes of Artificial Intelligence, mainly on the "deductive" side of the discipline. Students will learn the basics of propositional logic and first-order predicate logic and will apply them in the context of knowledge representation using reasoning techniques seen in class. Additionally, in addition to the basic skills related to knowledge representation techniques and reasoning techniques, the course will address the issues and basic techniques of heuristic search and automatic planning.

-

106729 BIOENGINEERING OF HUMAN MOVEMENT ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The course covers the technologies, the analytical methods, the modeling approaches used for the analysis and quantification of human movement and its neural correlates. Specific topics include three-dimensional analysis of movements, muscle and body mechanics, physiology and physiological signals in motor control, computational motor control.

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106730 CELLULAR AND TISSUE ENGINEERING ING-IND/34 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental and technological aspects of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, with a particular focus on cell biology, stem cells, biocompatibility, cell culture systems, innovative substrates for cell growth, and advanced in vitro models. The primary objective is to highlight the importance of understanding biological phenomena at the cellular and tissue levels to develop therapeutic strategies capable of overcoming the limitations of conventional treatments. Practical examples will be presented to stimulate and enhance students' ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges in the field of tissue engineering.

-

80606 CLINICAL AND HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The main purpose of the Course is to introduce students to a pragmatic examination of the Italian National Health Service (NHS ) and its structures (Local Health Authorities, Hospitals, IRCCS, etc) including the study of their various areas and departments. Economic and financial aspects of the NHS are also studied. The primary objectives are : a) to provide future clinical engineers with the necessary communication skills, to interact effectively with physicians in order to understand their needs and guide the proper application of clinical engineering principles. b) to teach an appropriate approach to hospital design, with particular attention to functional and economic aspects. c) to equip students with the ability to design and operate using modern principle of Health Technology Assessment ( HTA).

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106731 DIGITAL HEALTH ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The course aims to meet society's demand for people who can design, develop, and maintain information systems that support current and future digital health care needs due to the increasing introduction of computational techniques and tools into biomedical environments. There is a wide range of context-dependent computing problems that people can only appreciate by working on problems defined by the health care environment and its constraints. To this end, the course will present the typical applications of information science to medical issues (such as electronic health record systems, public health informatics, personal health informatics, health information infrastructure, telemedicine) by considering some basic technologies such as: database systems, standard definition at both technical and semantic levels, Internet-based communication, natural language processing, and decision support systems.

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98288 HEALTH ECONOMICS SECS-P/03 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The course aims at providing appropriate conceptual tools for understanding healthcare markets and the role played by information asymmetry in influencing market equilibria. Students will acquire the skills necessary to analyze and compare different healthcare systems, exploring issues related to financing, organization, and insurance models. Furthermore, they will learn to apply economic analysis to assess public and private health policies.

-

108682 MECHANICS OF BIOLOGICAL TISSUE 6 The course consists of two modules: Continuous Models for Biological Tissues and Mechanics of Sensory Systems. The aim of the first module is to introduce the fundamental principles of the mechanics of biological tissues, with a focus on developing mathematical models to describe their behaviour. Students will also gain knowledge of numerical analysis techniques for solving these mathematical models. A key objective is to encourage independent work on new projects and to promote the ability to explore and critically analyse scientific literature. The second module is designed to focus students' attention on the biomechanics of sensory systems, with particular emphasis on a single sensory system. Students will learn how to build mathematical models to study how organisms gather and process sensory information. This module also emphasises teamwork, critical reading of the literature, and the development and evaluation of simple mathematical models to address open problems, taking into account their potential, limitations, and possible improvements.

-

  95279 - MOD. 1 CONTINUUM MODELS FOR BIOLOGICAL TISSUE ICAR/01 3 3 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The aim of the module is to provide the basic notions of mechanics of biological tissue and the knowledge necessary to formulate appropriate mathematical models. It will also provide notions on numerical analysis to find numerical solutions of the mathematical problems. One specific aim of the course is to teach the students how to work independently on a new project and how to find and study the existing scientific literature.

-

  108681 - MOD. 2 MECHANICS OF SENSORY SYSTEMS ING-IND/06 3 3 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The aim of the module is to introduce senses and sensory systems in living organisms with special focus on the biomechanics of one sensory system. We will build a mathematical model to study how organisms collect and process specfici sensory information from their surroundings. A main aim of the module is to develop the skills necessary for group work, learn how to critically read the literature, develop simple mathematical models that capture the fundamental ingredients of an open problem and assess its potential, limitations and potential improvements.

-

94827 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE MED/50 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The course aims to provide basic knowledge of various methods used to investigate the nervous system for the study of the human brain in vivo, focusing on its structure and function in relation to pathology and/or behavioral data (cognitive or motor). Medical technologies will be presented, primarily related to advanced quantitative magnetic resonance imaging techniques, as applied in both clinical practice and research involving healthy subjects and neurological patients.

-

118185 ORGAN ON CHIP TECHNOLOGIES ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The aim of the course is to provide students with a comprehensive overview of human in vitro models used in personalized medicine. In particular, the course will introduce the fundamentals of organ-on-chip technologies - including cell cultures, devices, and key characterization techniques - with focus on their applications in disease modelling and drug testing. Special attention will be given to the characterization of electrophysiological signals generated by brain-on-chip and heart-on-chip models.

-

84391 SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES FOR HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION INF/01 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The course introduces the concepts of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) to design effective systems for user needs both from the point of view of simplicity of interaction and the naturalness of the system's use as a whole. Attendance and active participation in the proposed training activities and individual study will enable the student to: know the theoretical tools to design advanced interaction systems; use the theoretical and practical tools for the realization of advanced interaction systems; develop the skills to operationally apply the concepts learned in the virtual and augmented reality

-

117984 SPORT BIOENGINEERING ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The course aims to provide knowledge of experimental methods as well as analytical and numerical techniques for the study of human movement, with particular focus on sports activities. A specific objective is to equip the biomedical engineering student with the ability to analyze simple motor tasks through the integration of models and measurements. Elements of ergonomics will also be introduced.

-

 
84344 MASTER THESIS 25 25 CFU PROVA FINALE Per la prova finale
 		The final exam consists of the discussion in front of a specific commission of a written paper (degree thesis), related to design activities, conduct of experiments, development of methodologies or operational tools of bioengineering interest, with the aim of ascertaining the level of preparation technical-scientific and professional candidate, as well as his / her innovative capacity The candidate must also demonstrate that they have acquired analysis, processing and communication skills.

-

106728 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS ING-INF/06 3 3 CFU ALTRE ATTIVITA' Altre conoscenze utili per l'inserimento nel mondo del lavoro
 		The course aims to provide an overview of the technical knowledge and transversal skills essential for pursuing a professional career in the field of bioengineering. It is structured as a series of seminars delivered by experts from national and international companies, offering students direct exposure to the professional world. Through these sessions, students will have the opportunity to explore the various roles that biomedical engineers can undertake in the industrial sector, including research and development, regulatory affairs, quality control, project management, intellectual property rights and clinical trials. The course is designed to support students in identifying potential career paths and in developing the skills required for a well-informed and qualified entry into the job market.

-

2° anno (coorte 2025/2026)

REHABILITATION ENGINEERING AND INTERACTION TECHNOLOGIES - GE
Codice Disciplina Settore CFU Tipologia/Ambito Obiettivi Formativi Propedeuticità
106740 NEUROSENSORY ENGINEERING ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The course explores how sensory interaction works, how it can be used to monitor brain health, and how our sensory abilities can be rehabilitated or augmented. The course will show the students how the current technologies and the knowledge about the sensory mechanisms could 1) help, empower, educate the correct development of sensory faculties, 2) rehabilitate sensory deficits, 3) assist the diagnosis of sensory disfunctions, and 4) lead/promote early diagnosis.

-

86775 REHABILITATION ENGINEERING AND PROSTHETIC DEVICES ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Bioingegneria
 		The course aims to provide students with a general understanding of the methods and technologies developed to support individuals with disabilities in recovering cognitive, sensory, and/or motor functions. Specifically, the course offers foundational knowledge of technological solutions designed to (i) assess and monitor impairments, (ii) assist individuals with disabilities, and (iii) replace missing limbs and/or promote the recovery of lost functions. The course provides an overview of the most advanced techniques in functional assessment, prosthetics, sensory substitution, neurorehabilitation, and assistive technologies.

-

106734 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MEDICINE INF/01 6 6 CFU AFFINI O INTEGRATIVE Attività formative affini o integrative
 		The aim of the course is to introduce the fundamental principles of artificial intelligence applied to medicine, providing an overview of the main machine learning techniques, with a particular focus on classification, regression, and interpretability problems. The objective is to offer students a general understanding of the potential, challenges, and application domains of AI in clinical and biomedical contexts, allowing for a critical and interdisciplinary approach in relation to the other modules of the Degree Programme.

-


12 CFU tra i seguenti insegnamenti:
80606 CLINICAL AND HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The main purpose of the Course is to introduce students to a pragmatic examination of the Italian National Health Service (NHS ) and its structures (Local Health Authorities, Hospitals, IRCCS, etc) including the study of their various areas and departments. Economic and financial aspects of the NHS are also studied. The primary objectives are : a) to provide future clinical engineers with the necessary communication skills, to interact effectively with physicians in order to understand their needs and guide the proper application of clinical engineering principles. b) to teach an appropriate approach to hospital design, with particular attention to functional and economic aspects. c) to equip students with the ability to design and operate using modern principle of Health Technology Assessment ( HTA).

-

95614 COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR BIO-MEDICAL APPLICATION ING-IND/22 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The course analyzes and describes the Composite Materials used for biomedical realizations based on their types, constituents and properties. Structural prosthetic applications as well as realizations for bio-implants will be illustrated and deepened during the lessons.

-

98288 HEALTH ECONOMICS SECS-P/03 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The course aims at providing appropriate conceptual tools for understanding healthcare markets and the role played by information asymmetry in influencing market equilibria. Students will acquire the skills necessary to analyze and compare different healthcare systems, exploring issues related to financing, organization, and insurance models. Furthermore, they will learn to apply economic analysis to assess public and private health policies.

-

84341 HOSPITAL ENERGY SYSTEMS ING-IND/33 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The aim of the course is provide students with skills concerning hospital systems useful for job placement in public and private structures and for active participation in teams for the management of complex structures systems and biomedical equipment. Knowledge will cover electricity security and safety (power systems, fault protection, supply continuity, energy efficiency) and subjects related to thermal energy (mass and energy balance, air conditioning, heating and refrigeration).

-

94827 MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE MED/50 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The course aims to provide basic knowledge of various methods used to investigate the nervous system for the study of the human brain in vivo, focusing on its structure and function in relation to pathology and/or behavioral data (cognitive or motor). Medical technologies will be presented, primarily related to advanced quantitative magnetic resonance imaging techniques, as applied in both clinical practice and research involving healthy subjects and neurological patients.

-

106739 NEURAL SIGNAL ANALYSIS ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The course aims to provide a critical analysis of methods for analyzing neuronal signals, starting from the characterization of individual spikes, to the activity of multiple cells, and up to the analysis of electroencephalographic signals. It will provide the theoretical and practical foundations needed to manipulate, analyze, and critically interpret the most common electrophysiological data.

-

84391 SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES FOR HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION INF/01 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The course introduces the concepts of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) to design effective systems for user needs both from the point of view of simplicity of interaction and the naturalness of the system's use as a whole. Attendance and active participation in the proposed training activities and individual study will enable the student to: know the theoretical tools to design advanced interaction systems; use the theoretical and practical tools for the realization of advanced interaction systems; develop the skills to operationally apply the concepts learned in the virtual and augmented reality

-

117984 SPORT BIOENGINEERING ING-INF/06 6 6 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The course aims to provide knowledge of experimental methods as well as analytical and numerical techniques for the study of human movement, with particular focus on sports activities. A specific objective is to equip the biomedical engineering student with the ability to analyze simple motor tasks through the integration of models and measurements. Elements of ergonomics will also be introduced.

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106825 WEARABLE DEVICES AND INTERNET OF HEALTHCARE THINGS INF/01 6 The course aims to provide students with both theoretical and practical skills to design, implement, and integrate wearable devices with IoT platforms for health monitoring and diagnostics. This course consists of two modules: Wearable Devices for Biomedical Applications (module 1) and the Internet of Things for Healthcare (module 2). The first module aims to introduce the principles underlying the design and development of wearable devices for biomedical applications, with a focus on sensors, actuators, and microcontroller programming for monitoring physiological functions. The second unit aims to students with the basics of developing applications for the Internet of Medical Things, with a focus on server-side software development frameworks, data transmission protocols, both traditional (UDP, TCP, HTTPS) and IoT-oriented (CoAP and MQTT), and IoT platforms, both open source and proprietary.

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  106758 - INTERNET OF HEALTHCARE THINGS MOD. 2 INF/01 3 3 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		The unit aims to provide students with the basics of developing applications for the Internet of Medical Things, with a focus on server-side software development frameworks, data transmission protocols, both traditional (UDP, TCP, HTTPS) and IoT-oriented (CoAP and MQTT), and IoT platforms, both open source and proprietary.

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  106824 - WEARABLE DEVICES FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS MOD. 1 INF/01 3 3 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
 		This unit will cover the general principles for design and development of wearable devices for biomedical applications (diagnosis and monitoring of functions). The main topics include micro-controller programming and the use of sensors and actuators.

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84344 MASTER THESIS 25 25 CFU PROVA FINALE Per la prova finale
 		The final exam consists of the discussion in front of a specific commission of a written paper (degree thesis), related to design activities, conduct of experiments, development of methodologies or operational tools of bioengineering interest, with the aim of ascertaining the level of preparation technical-scientific and professional candidate, as well as his / her innovative capacity The candidate must also demonstrate that they have acquired analysis, processing and communication skills.

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106728 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS ING-INF/06 3 3 CFU ALTRE ATTIVITA' Altre conoscenze utili per l'inserimento nel mondo del lavoro
 		The course aims to provide an overview of the technical knowledge and transversal skills essential for pursuing a professional career in the field of bioengineering. It is structured as a series of seminars delivered by experts from national and international companies, offering students direct exposure to the professional world. Through these sessions, students will have the opportunity to explore the various roles that biomedical engineers can undertake in the industrial sector, including research and development, regulatory affairs, quality control, project management, intellectual property rights and clinical trials. The course is designed to support students in identifying potential career paths and in developing the skills required for a well-informed and qualified entry into the job market.

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Informazioni aggiuntive sugli insegnamenti a scelta

Nell'A.A. 2022/2023, gli insegnamenti: 106729 BIOENGINEERING OF HUMAN MOVEMENT (curriculum NEUROENGINEERING AND NEUROTECHNOLOGIES) e 106739 NEURAL SIGNAL ANALYSIS (curriculum REHABILITATION ENGINEERING AND INTERACTION TECHNOLOGIES) saranno attivati al 1o anno e potranno quindi essere anticipati al 1o anno come esame a scelta nei curricula rispettivi.