The Journey to Becoming an Industrial Engineer: Italian Education System Revealed

Explore the comprehensive educational path of an industrial engineer in Italy, from high school equivalent studies to university biennio and triennio programs. Delve into the rigorous curriculum, language requirements, and lifestyle expectations at each academic level, leading to the preparation of a thesis in the final year. Gain insights into the unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for success in the field of industrial engineering.

• Industrial Engineer
• Italian Education System
• University Program
• Engineering Curriculum
• Thesis Preparation

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1. The Making of an Industrial Engineer -- Italian Style Roberto Revetria 19 November 1999 I&MSE 458 Guest Lecture 1

2. Scuola Superiore Equivalent of U.S. high school 5 years (start at age 13 or 14; end at age 18 or 19) Italian literature, mathematical analysis including calculus, arts, law (like U.S. civics) + electives (e.g., management) One or two foreign languages (chosen from French, German, English); one continued from previous studies begun at age 6; the other studied for 3-5 years 19 November 1999 I&MSE 458 Guest Lecture 2

3. Universit - I 5 years engineering program 29 examinations (university-wide) 1st 2 years are biennio (core program): mathematics (analytical & geometrical with significant emphasis on theory), physics oral, aural, reading, and writing competence in one foreign language must be proved 19 November 1999 I&MSE 458 Guest Lecture 3

4. Universit - II The biennio is a monastic existence, during which the following are vague apparitions beyond the lecture hall and library: boy/girl friend parties sports leisure Study 6am - midnight with 2 quick meals No lectures Saturday -- can study all day 19 November 1999 I&MSE 458 Guest Lecture 4

5. Universit - III Triennio (subsequent 3 years) All applied courses (physics, mechanics, mathematics) e.g., thermodynamics, hydraulics, automated control methods, informatics, propulsion, electrical engineering, process simulation, structural analysis, ergonomics, machining technology Economics, management 19 November 1999 I&MSE 458 Guest Lecture 5

6. Universit - IV Lectures are in Italian Most textbooks are in English; some in French (e.g., works based on work of Laplace & Lagrange); some in German (especially metallurgy and chemistry) No, there s no translator -- student reads the books Very little read this textbook; very much study books from this bibliography as needed 19 November 1999 I&MSE 458 Guest Lecture 6

7. Universit - V At end of 5 years (biennio + triennio) student begins preparation of a thesis After 1 additional year s work on thesis, student orally defends the thesis Student, if successful [30%], then receives Laurea (equivalent to Master s Degree ) Student then eligible to study for Dottorato (equivalent to Ph.D. Degree ) Dottorato program 3 years, culminating 19 November 1999 with writing and defending 2nd thesis I&MSE 458 Guest Lecture 7