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PROGRAMMAZIONE DIDATTICA COORTE A.A. 2026/2027
CORSO DI LAUREA MAGISTRALE in 11920 SAFE TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS ENGINEERING (classe LM-26 R )

SCHEDA INFORMATIVA

Sede amministrativa:  GE
Classe delle lauree in: 

Ingegneria della sicurezza (classe LM-26 R)

Durata:  2 anni
Indirizzo web:  https://corsi.unige.it/corsi/11920
Dipartimento di riferimento:  DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA MECCANICA, ENERGETICA, GESTIONALE E DEI TRASPORTI

PIANO DI STUDI

1° anno (coorte 2026/2027)

Codice Disciplina Settore CFU Tipologia/Ambito Obiettivi Formativi Propedeuticità
90446 TRANSPORT SYSTEMS PLANNING CEAR-03/B 9 9 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Ingegneria della sicurezza e protezione civile, ambientale e del territorio
The aim of the course is to provide the tools and capabilities for analysing and designing transport systems across different geographic and temporal scales. Specifically, the first part of the course focuses on the analysis phase and provides the student with the skills to define models of transport infrastructures and services, articulate models of mobility demand, and state and solve assignment problems. The second part of the course focuses on the design phase and provides the student with the skills to collect and use field data for customizing, calibrating, and enhancing supply and demand models. Therefore, in the second part, the aim is to provide the students with the capability to state and solve transport systems design problems and define and compare different alternatives both in terms of performance and costs.

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101499 SAFE AND RELIABLE TRANSPORT SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS CEAR-03/B 5 5 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Ingegneria della sicurezza e protezione civile, ambientale e del territorio
The goal of the course consists of providing the basic knowledge about methodologies and technologies for safety in transport systems and networks, and the methodological tools for assessing reliability. At the end of the course, the student will be able to discuss safety/security and reliability principles and standards and to apply methods and models for the assessment of safety and reliability in the context of transport systems and networks.

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118186 MODELS FOR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS 10 The objective of the course is to provide students with knowledge of mathematical models that can be used to represent the functioning of transport and logistics systems. This objective is pursued through two teaching modules: Traffic Flow Theory and Methods and Models for Logistics. The first module aims to provide students with a general understanding of the physical phenomena that govern traffic flows in transport systems, as well as the mathematical models used to represent these phenomena. The second module aims to provide the basic elements of logistics and integrated inventory management techniques, as well as to develop and use logical-mathematical models for the analysis and planning of logistics systems.

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  98954 - METHODS AND MODELS FOR LOGISTICS IINF-04/A 5 5 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Ingegneria della sicurezza e protezione dell'informazione
The course aims to provide the basic elements of logistics and integrated inventory management techniques, as well as to develop and use logical-mathematical models for the analysis and planning of logistics systems (issues related to sustainability will be considered within the proposed methods and applications). This objective allows students to acquire methodological and practical knowledge (also through the use of software tools) to model and manage logistics systems.

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  118187 - TRAFFIC FLOW THEORY CEAR-03/B 5 5 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Ingegneria della sicurezza e protezione civile, ambientale e del territorio
The course aims to provide students with a general understanding of the physical phenomena that govern traffic flows in transport systems, as well as the mathematical models used to represent these phenomena. This objective allows students to acquire both theoretical and practical knowledge to represent traffic dynamics in transport networks using appropriate models (macroscopic, mesoscopic, microscopic, queue-based). More generally, the course aims to develop competencies in the planning and management of the mobility of people and goods through knowledge of the fundamental elements of transport and logistics systems.

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118189 TERRITORIAL PLANNING CEAR-12/A 5 5 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Ingegneria della sicurezza e protezione civile, ambientale e del territorio
The course aims to provide a wide and updated knowledge and, even if synthetic, of the types of plans and their relationship with other planning tools in light of current choices and of guidelines of the (international and national) legislation and of trends. Particular attention will be given to the topic of sustainable mobility systems, from an environmental, social and economic point of view in order to develop knowledge for correct governance.

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118195 ICT FOR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS 10 The objective of the course is to provide students with a set of theoretical and practical ICT tools applicable to the field of transport and logistics engineering, with the aim of enhancing the safety and efficiency of such systems. This objective is pursued through two teaching modules: Principles of Data Processing and Analysis and Telecommunications for Transport and Logistics. The first module aims to provide students with the necessary IT tools to collect, store, manage, and analyze data to be used in the context of transport and logistics systems, with particular emphasis on the development of methodologies to make such systems more efficient, sustainable, and safe. The second module aims at providing the basics of radio communication principles and a functional description of latest generation radio mobile systems for supporting traffic in mobility with particular focus on their application in transport and logistics.

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  90452 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS IINF-03/A 5 5 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Ingegneria della sicurezza e protezione dell'informazione
The course aims at providing the basics of radio communication principles and a functional description of latest generation radio mobile systems for supporting traffic in mobility with particular focus on their application in transport and logistics. Localization technologies are investigated and compared, both terrestrial and satellite based. Students will be trained to evaluate and compare different sensors technologies choosing what is most suited for their application within specific complex system in smart mobility, transport infrastructure monitoring and management. Students will also learn the convenience to mix standard solutions for short-range communication like Bluetooth, and NFC with non-standard technologies like RFID, Lora and Sigfox. Through practical examples students will be trained to evaluate the different performances of technologies in terms of data transfer rate, security, range, energy consumption and cost.

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  98920 - PRINCIPLES OF DATA PROCESSING AND ANALYSIS IINF-05/A 5 5 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Ingegneria della sicurezza e protezione dell'informazione
The course aims to provide students with the necessary IT tools to collect, store, manage, and analyze data to be used in the context of transport and logistics systems, with particular emphasis on the development of methodologies to make such systems more efficient, sustainable, and safe. This objective will be achieved by offering basic technological and methodological tools for writing simple scripts and using an information system. In particular, the course will address aspects related to the automation of data management and data warehousing systems, with a specific focus on scripting techniques and methods for querying structured text files and databases.

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118196 OPERATIONS RESEARCH AND CONTROL METHODS 10 The objective of the course is to provide students with a set of fundamental skills to design and implement control systems and optimization models, with particular reference to transport and logistics systems. This objective is pursued through two teaching modules: Operations Research and Control of Traffic Systems. The first module aims to provide students with knowledge of a set of models and methods of Operations Research that will enable them to deal with the analysis and resolution of decision-making problems. The second module aims to provide students with basic and advanced skills on the properties and control of dynamic systems, with a focus on the control of traffic systems.

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  66204 - OPERATIONS RESEARCH MATH-06/A 5 5 CFU AFFINI O INTEGRATIVE Attività formative affini o integrative
This module aims to provide students with knowledge about a set of models and methods of Operations Research that will enable them to deal with decision problems. In particular, students will learn how to use mathematical linear programming models with continuous variables to formulate certain classes of decision problems, and they will learn how to find the optimal solution using the Simplex algorithm; in addition, students will learn how to perform sensitivity analysis and apply duality theory. A very important type of model that will be explained is the integer programming model that allows to face discrete decision problems; the branch and bound and cutting planes methods will be explained for this model. Finally, graph theory and network flow models will be presented; these classes of models are very important as they can model practical decision problems in telecommunications.

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  90443 - CONTROL OF TRAFFIC SYSTEMS IINF-04/A 5 5 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Ingegneria della sicurezza e protezione dell'informazione
The course aims to provide students with basic and advanced skills on the properties and control of dynamic systems, with a focus on the control of traffic systems. Knowledge will be provided on the treatment of linear and non-linear systems, as well as on the concept of equilibrium point and stability. On the control side, optimisation-based controllers will be developed to minimise KPIs typical of the traffic networks domain, focusing on both complete and incomplete information problems.

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118194 TRANSPORT ECONOMICS AND POLICIES 11 The objective of the course is to provide students with knowledge of regulatory, social, and economic aspects related to transport and logistics engineering, with particular attention to issues of safety and sustainability. This objective is pursued through three teaching modules: Transport Economics, Organisation and Marketing in Energy Business and Environmental Transition and Organisation and Marketing in Energy Business and Environmental Transition 2. The first module aims to provide key competences for performing economic appraisal and planning in the mobility, logistics, and transport sectors, linking social science issues to engineering competences. The second and the third modules aim to provide cognitive and interpretative tools to address organizational design and organizational change issues, with a focus on identifying the most suitable structures for each organization in the different contexts in which it operates.

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  118193 - TRANSPORT ECONOMICS ECON-04/A 5 5 CFU AFFINI O INTEGRATIVE Attività formative affini o integrative
The course provides key competences for performing economic appraisal and planning in the mobility, logistics, and transport sectors. Moreover, local economic impacts and performance indicators will be presented and discussed so to provide key tools for performing assessment and evaluations, linking social science issues to engineering competences. In order to achieve its aim, the course provides knowledge of specific features related to different transport modes, competition elements, and industrial organization features within the markets where the different private and public bodies operate.

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  118557 - ORGANISATIONAL DESIGN AND CHANGE ISSUES IN ENERGY BUSINESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSITION 1 ECON-08/A 3 3 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Aspetti normativi, sociali ed economici in materia di sicurezza
After the successful completion of this course, the students will be able to: - Knowledge LO.I Demonstrate a critical awareness of discipline-based concepts and approaches to understanding the complexity of managing an organization. Acquire a deep understanding of the phenomenon of change. For example, describing and analyzing the reception of change management by employees at individual, group, and organizational levels while discerning and analyzing resistance and defense against change at individual, group, and organizational levels LO.II Demonstrate an understanding of how the acquired theoretical knowledge can be applied in practical business situations. Learn the various frameworks and practices associated with effective change management. Cognitive skills LO.III Demonstrate the ability to acquire and analyze data and information, evaluate their relevance and validity, and synthesize various information sources needed to develop a sophisticated understanding of a rapidly changing business context.

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  118558 - ORGANISATIONAL DESIGN AND CHANGE ISSUES IN ENERGY BUSINESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSITION 2 ECON-08/A 3 3 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Aspetti normativi, sociali ed economici in materia di sicurezza
LO.IV Demonstrate skills in interdisciplinary analysis, drawing upon different empirical sources, analytical perspectives, and sub-disciplines within management studies. Professional skills LO.V Communicate effectively and convincingly on a factual supported basis, both orally and in writing. Practice developing an effective change plan in a supportive and collaborative work environment. LO.VI Develop awareness regarding your personal capacity to handle change. Have skills in time management and planning work assignments. LO.VII Demonstrate an ability to work effectively in teams.

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2° anno (coorte 2026/2027)

Codice Disciplina Settore CFU Tipologia/Ambito Obiettivi Formativi Propedeuticità
104794 RAIL AND MARITIME TRANSPORT SYSTEMS CEAR-03/B 10 The objective of the course is to provide students with knowledge of two specific modes of transport that play a fundamental role in the mobility of people and goods: rail transport and maritime transport. These two modes are the focus of the two teaching modules, Rail Transport and Maritime Transport, through which the intended learning outcomes are pursued. The first module aims to provide basic knowledge on rail transport systems, both from a technical and functional point of view, framing them in both the European and global context. The second module aims to provide knowledge about the characteristics of maritime transport of goods and passengers, including the regulations established at a global level by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

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  90490 - RAIL TRANSPORT CEAR-03/B 5 5 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Ingegneria della sicurezza e protezione civile, ambientale e del territorio
The course provides basic knowledge on rail transport systems, both from a technical and functional point of view, framing them in both the European and global context. In particular, the course deals with the components of a rail transport network: infrastructures, lines, stations, rolling stock, signalling, and functional and operational processes. Particular attention is paid to the evolution induced in rail transport by the progressive introduction of aspects of digitalisation and automation.

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  101884 - MARITIME TRANSPORT CEAR-03/B 5 5 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Ingegneria della sicurezza e protezione civile, ambientale e del territorio
The course provides knowledge about the characteristics of maritime transport of goods and passengers, including the regulations established at a global level by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). In particular, the course provides the fundamental notions regarding the elements of the maritime transport network: ports, sea routes, ships, and organizational and operational processes. Furthermore, the course introduces the research and innovation trends at a European and global level.

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118190 SIMULATION OF TRANSPORT AND LOGISTIC SYSTEMS CEAR-03/B 9 9 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Ingegneria della sicurezza e protezione civile, ambientale e del territorio
The course aims to provide students with the theoretical foundations and practical skills required to design and develop simulation models of transport and logistics systems. These models can be used to analyze the performance of existing systems, plan solutions to improve efficiency and safety in transport and logistics systems, compare alternative scenarios, and assess the impact of both planned and unexpected events. This objective is mainly pursued through practical lessons, during which students will use macroscopic, microscopic, and discrete-event simulation softwares to develop models of selected transport and logistics systems.

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118197 INDUSTRIAL LOGISTICS AND MACHINES 10 The objective of the course is to provide foundational knowledge on supply chain resilience and low environmental impact technologies for transport and logistics. This objective is pursued through two teaching modules: Supply Chain Management and Machines, Systems and Green Fuels for Transport and Logistics. The first module aims to provide students with an understanding of models for forecasting product demand, production planning, warehouse management and distribution of products between warehouses and distribution centers. The second module aims to provide knowledge on the main types of machines, with reference to those used in transport and logistic systems, as well as on energy systems and their environmental impact.

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  94848 - MACHINES, SYSTEMS AND GREEN FUELS FOR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS IIND-06/A 5 5 CFU AFFINI O INTEGRATIVE Attività formative affini o integrative
The course aims at providing the knowledge on the main types of machines, with reference to those used in transport and logistic systems, as well as on energy systems and their environmental impact. The main objectives are: to provide adequate and critical knowledge of the main design and operating aspects of internal combustion engines and gas turbines power plants; to analyse combustion processes and pollutant emissions formation, including the relevant technologies for their control; to define criteria for the comparison of alternative fuels and propulsion systems based on conventional, electric, and hybrid technologies.

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  118346 - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IIND-05/A 5 5 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Ingegneria della sicurezza e protezione industriale
The course aims to make students understand the models for forecasting product demand, production planning, warehouse management and distribution of products between warehouses and distribution centers. Understanding these models allows students to acquire the theoretical and practical knowledge to plan, coordinate and manage efficient logistics systems that also guarantee a high level of customer service.

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5 CFU tra i seguenti insegnamenti:
106881 SUSTAINABLE RAIL AND ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE CEAR-03/B 5 5 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Ingegneria della sicurezza e protezione civile, ambientale e del territorio
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge regarding the management and maintenance of rail and road infrastructure with a particular reference to the application of innovative technologies and sustainability aspects. New trends such as automation and digitalisation are addressed focusing on users’ perspective and acceptability.

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118191 SUSTAINABLE URBAN MOBILITY CEAR-03/B 5 5 CFU CARATTERIZZANTI Ingegneria della sicurezza e protezione civile, ambientale e del territorio
The objective of the course is to introduce the motivations and fundamental principles underlying sustainable urban mobility and to provide both theoretical and practical tools for the analysis and design of innovative solutions. This objective will be pursued by providing students with the knowledge to design and analyse public transport systems, electric mobility solutions, and pedestrian and bicycle mobility networks.

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10 CFU tra i seguenti insegnamenti:
90872 ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION STRATEGIES FOR TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE CEAR-01/B 5 5 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
The course provides conceptual, technical and normative tools to design stormwater drainage systems, to mitigate the pollutant risk due to the oil spills in the marine environment, to mitigate the hydraulic and hydro-geological risk for inland transport infrastructure.

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118347 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY AND PRODUCTION SUSTAINABILITY IIND-05/A 5 5 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
The course aims to provide students with a systemic understanding of safety and sustainability in industrial production systems and plant engineering. The learning objectives include the identification and assessment of potential risk factors, the exploration of innovative approaches for industrial and transport applications, the analysis of environmental impacts in production processes including the use of Digital Twins and AI, operations management of production processes with a sustainability-oriented approach. Emphasis will be given to the integration between safety culture and sustainable innovation in industrial settings.

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106881 SUSTAINABLE RAIL AND ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE CEAR-03/B 5 5 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge regarding the management and maintenance of rail and road infrastructure with a particular reference to the application of innovative technologies and sustainability aspects. New trends such as automation and digitalisation are addressed focusing on users’ perspective and acceptability.

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118191 SUSTAINABLE URBAN MOBILITY CEAR-03/B 5 5 CFU A SCELTA A scelta dello studente
The objective of the course is to introduce the motivations and fundamental principles underlying sustainable urban mobility and to provide both theoretical and practical tools for the analysis and design of innovative solutions. This objective will be pursued by providing students with the knowledge to design and analyse public transport systems, electric mobility solutions, and pedestrian and bicycle mobility networks.

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90461 FINAL EXAM 12 12 CFU PROVA FINALE Per la prova finale
The final exam consists in the preparation and defense of a master’s thesis, aimed at enhancing the skills acquired by the student during the study program, such as the capacity to analyze and solve complex engineering problems in transport and logistics. The thesis also aims to strengthen the student’s abilities to prepare technical-scientific reports and professional or research projects, in view of his/her future career.

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90460 SEMINARS AND ORIENTATION 1 1 CFU ALTRE ATTIVITA' Altre conoscenze utili per l'inserimento nel mondo del lavoro
The course aims to involve students in activities organized by the degree program board (such as seminars, company visits, and career orientation initiatives) that may support them in choosing their post-graduation professional path.

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3 CFU tra i seguenti insegnamenti:
118454 ITALIAN LANGUAGE 3 3 CFU ALTRE ATTIVITA' Ulteriori conoscenze linguistiche
The course aims to provide students with basic knowledge of the Italian language. Specifically designed for international students, the course has the objective of facilitating the acquisition of fundamental language skills necessary to understand simple written texts and spoken dialogues, as well as to communicate in Italian using simple phrases and common expressions.

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118451 SOFT SKILLS CEAR-03/B 3 3 CFU ALTRE ATTIVITA' Ulteriori conoscenze linguistiche
The course is intended to develop students’ transversal competencies that are essential in both academic and professional environments. Core focus areas include effective communication, teamwork, problem solving, and time management. The objective is to strengthen students’ ability to operate efficiently and adaptively within complex and dynamic professional contexts. Seminars held by experts from the industrial sector are organized to provide students with an overview of the local job market, and the required occupational profiles and skills.

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