1. Introduction to object oriented programming
   1.1 Program compilation and interpretation
   1.2 Programming paradigms
   1.3 Transition from C to Java
2. Methods
3. Classes and objects
4. Encapsulation
5. Strings
6. Wrapper classes
7. Documentation
8. Packages
9. Collections: lists
10. Inheritance
11. Polymorphism
12. Abstract classes
13. Exceptions
14. Graphic User Interfaces
15. Input/ Output Streams

1. Average Power and RMS level
   1.1. Effective Values ??of Voltage and Current
   1.2. Power in R, L, C, RL and RC circuits;
   1.3. Real, Reactive and Apparent Powers;
   1.4. Power Factor Compensation.
2. Analysis of three-phase circuits
   2.1. Three-phase voltage sources
   2.2. Relations between Simple and Compound Stress;
   2.3. Possible arrangements Loads: Wye and Delta;
   2.4. Kennelly’s Star-Delta Transformation;
   2.5. Balanced Three phase loads.
3. Analysis of first order RC and RL circuits
   3.1. RL and RC circuits;
   3.2. Natural Solution;
   3.3. Forced Solution;
   3.4. Superposition method;
4. RLC circuit analysis using Laplace transforms
   4.1. Introduction
   4.2. Application of the Laplace transform to Electrical Circuits
   4.3. Circuits in the Laplace domain – Definition of generalized impedance
   4.4. Introduction to passive filters.

1. English as a lingua franca: Attitudes towards English expressions to convey linguistic and learning necessities.
   Brief notions of the characteristics that have led English to become a global language.
2. Contacts: Starting and keeping conversations about topics related to the professional context by telephone, email,
   letter. Describing people and exchanging information.
3. Informal Conversation: Taking part in conversations about people, places and other topics; description of personal
   and professional profiles; identification of cultural differences.
4. Meetings: Expressions to set up and organize meetings, make decisions, solve problems, present suggestions and
   lead meetings. Official register of information. Checking and clarifying facts and figures.
5. Negotiating relationships: Expression of formality and informality. Expression of likes and dislikes about travelling
   on business. Discussing attitudes about meetings and cultural behaviours in different countries.

Semiconductors, diodes and applications
Rectifiers (half wave and full wave), clamping circuits
BJT transistors, DC analysis and bias circuits AC analysis
Field effect transistors, DC analysis and bias circuits AC analysis
Low frequency amplifiers AC analysis,
CE, BC and CC configurations Cascade stages
Power Amplifiers
On-off circuits Analysis of circuits operating at cut-off and saturation points

1. Standardization of technical design; types of orthogonal projections; perspectives; Cuts and Sections;
   Dimensioning;
2. Introduction to 2D computer graphics, editing, viewing and manipulation of entities through the computer aided
   design software (CAD);
3. Infrastructures of telecommunications (ITED/ITUR).

1 Probability distributions
1.1 Random variable definition
1.2 Discrete random variables
1.3 Continuous random variables
1.4 Discrete probability distributions (Bernoulli trials, binomial and Poisson)
1.5 Continuous probability distributions (uniform, exponential, normal, chi-square, Student-t, F, Weibull and Rayleigh)
2 Summary data analysis
2.1 Preparation of a data set
2.2 Frequencies distribution tables
2.3 Numerical summaries (central and not central tendency, dispersion and skewness)
2.4 Graphical representation
3 Statistical Inference
3.1 Point estimation and sampling distributions
3.1.4 Confidence intervals
3.2 Hypothesis testing
4 Bivariate analysis
4.1 Contingency tables
4.4 Linear Regression

Automatic systems: introduction, advantages and advantages, structure, specification, project methodology (logical, space stats and GRAFCET).
Project methodology – GRAFCET: principles and rules, GRAFCET level 1, level 2 and translated, elementary cycles, step equation.
Control part of an automatic systems – Programmable Logical Controllers: Introduction to PLC, struture, programming languages, SIEMENS SIMATIC-S7 and Phoenix Contact PC-Worx languages.
Operation part of automatic systems: Simbology, detectors, actuator’s, interfaces.
Others automatic systems: Automatic guide vehicle, automated storage/retrieval storage, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, building energy management systems.

1. Operational amplifier: basic characteristics, ideal model and practical model
2. Linear application circuits with operational amplifiers: inverting non-inverting amplifier, adder, integrator, differentiator, current-voltage converters.
3. Non-linear application circuits with operational amplifiers: comparators (simple and hysteresis, monostable, astable and bistable circuits
4. Active Filters with operational amplifiers: transfer functions, filters with operational amplifiers, frequency response

1. Network Exploration
   1.1 Globally Connected
   1.2 LANs, WANs, Internet
2. Configuring a NOS.
   2.1 Getting Basic
   2.2 Addressing Schemes
3. Protocols and Communications
   3.1 Rules of Communication
   3.2 Protocols and Standards
4. Network Access
   4.1 Physical Layer Protocols
   4.2 Network Media
   4.3 Data Link Layer Protocols and MAC
5. IP Addressing
   5.1 IPv4
   5.2 IPv6
   5.3 Connectivity Verification
6. Subnetting
   6.1 Subnetting an IPv4 Network
   6.2 Addressing Schemes
   6.3 IPv6 Design
7. Network Layer
   7.1 Network Layer Protocols
   7.2 Routing
   7.3 Routers and Configurations
8. Routing Essentials
   8.1 Static Routing Implementation
   8.2 Static and Default Routes
9. Transport Layer
   9.1 Transport Layer Protocols
   9.2 TCP and UDP
10. Application Layer
    10.1 Application Layer Protocols
    10.2 Well-Known Application Layer Protocols and Service
11. Ethernet
    11.1 Ethernet Protocol
    11.2 ARP
    11.3 LAN Switches

1. Portuguese rules and standards of electrical installations security
   1.1. Objectives and organizational structure
2. Electrical wiring in low-voltage electric installations
   2.1. Constitution, installation and protection against overloads and short-circuits
   2.2. Schemes of the neutral connection to earth
   2.3. Constitution, operation and use of cutting equipment and protection
3. Lighting technology
   3.1. Basic concepts of lighting technology
   3.2. Types, constitution and operation of light sources, and accessories
   3.3. Luminaires concept, construction and installation
   3.4. Conception, calculus and dimensioning methods of indoor and outdoor lighting installations
   3.5. Luminous pollution

1. Concepts in Telecommunications.
   1.1. Goals of Telecommunications;
   1.2. Relationship Man-Society-Telecommunications;
   1.3. Concept of System
   1.4. Transmission Quality
   1.5. Commutation Quality;
   1.6. Reliability;
   1.7. Communication system.
2. Fundamentals of Information Theory:
   2.1. Information Theory;
   2.2. Source Coding.
3. Channel Coding and Error Correction:
   3.1. Channel coding;
   3.2. Linear block codes.
4. Noise in Communication Systems:
   4.1. Noise and Regeneration Errors;
   4.2. Noise Analysis in Communication Systems;
   4.3. System Link Budget;
   4.4. Friis equation.
5. Analog Signals Transmission Techniques:
   5.1. Signal Transmission;
   5.2. Transmission processes;
   5.3. Fourier Transform – Review;
   5.4. Linear Analog Modulations;
   5.5. Angular Analog Modulations.

1.Introduction to control systems
1.1.System and control system
1.2.Open- an closed-loop control systems
1.3.Different types of control techniques
2.Mathematical modeling
2.1.Linear time-invariant systems
2.2.Block diagrams
2.3.Transfer function
2.4.Modeling of electrical and electronic circuits and of translational and rotational mechanical systems
2.5.Complementary topics
3.Stability of a system
3.1.Test signals and typical responses
3.2.Stability analysis in the complex plane
3.3.Routh-Hurwitz stability criterion
4.Steady-state errors
4.1.Type and order of a system
4.2.Static errors coefficients
4.3.Calculation of the steady-state error
5.Time-domain response
5.1.First-order systems
5.2.Second-order systems
5.3.Higher-order systems and equivalent systems
6.Root-locus method
6.1.Fundamentals
6.2.Practical examples
7.Frequency-domain response
7.1.Fundamentals
7.2.Bode diagram (real and asymptotic)
7.3.Relative stability
7.4.Filters
8.Automatic controllers

1. Processors and computer architectures
   1.1 Von Newman and Harvard machines
   1.2 RISC and CISC
   1.3 Programming languages
   1.4 Addressing Modes
   1.5 Microcontroller families
2. Microprocessor instructions
   2.1 Instruction Set
   2.2 Execution time
   2.3 Instructions and program size
3. Memory
   3.1 Types of memory: read/write (static and dynamic), read only (PROM, EPROM, EEPROM)
   3.2 Addressing
   3.3 Decoding circuits
4. Auxiliary circuits and I/O peripherals
   4.1 Interrupts
   4.2 Timers, counters and comparators
   4.3 A/D and D/A converters
   4.4 Synchronous communications
   4.5 Asynchronous communications
5. Programming
   5.1 Programming Tools
   5.2 “C” language
   5.3 Assembly language
6. System design controlled by a microprocessor
   6.1 Development tools
   6.2 Project methodology

1. Metrology and errors
   1.1 General notions of measurement systems
   1.2 Specification of measurement devices
   1.3.Error analysis
2. Devices for measuring electrical quantities
   2.1 Analog devices: Galvanometer – DC and AC measurements;
   2.2 Electrodynamometer – AC measurements
   2.3 Digital devices (short considerations)
3. DC and AC measurement bridges
   3.1 DC bridges
   3.2 AC bridges
4. A/D and D/A conversion
   4.1 Sample and hold
   4.2 A/D and D/A converters
5. Transducers
   5.1 Characteristics
   5.2 Classification
   5.3 Passive, Active and digital transducers
6. Signal conditioning
   6.1 Impedance matching
   6.2 Linearization
   6.3 Amplification
   6.4 Filtering
7. Data acquisition
   7.1 Common types of data acquisition
   7.2 Analog multiplexing
   7.3 Data acquisition systems
   7.4 Data acquisition boards
   7.5 Data acquisition software
8. Noise considerations for analog signals

The content of the course consists of the several stages to be performed during the development of a global data
acquisition and control system. These stages are the following ones:
1.Interpretation of the global system requirements.
2.Design and implementation of the actuation subsystem.
3.Design and implementation of the acquisition and signal conditioning subsystems.
4.Design and implementation of the hardware control subsystem.
5.Development of a user friendly application interface to acquire, process, display and store data, and for control
purposes.
6.Interconnection of subsystems, tests and measurements.

1 – Power Semiconductor Devices
1.1 Diodes
1.2 Bipolar transistors
1.3 Power MOSFET’s
1.4 Thyristors
1.5 Triacs
1.6 IGBT
1.7 GTO
2 – Power Dissipation
2.1 Conduction losses and switching
2.2 Heat-sink sizing
3 – Uncontrolled rectifiers
3.1 Simple rectifiers (single and three phase)
3.2 Bridge rectifiers (single and three phase)
3.3 Delta-connected rectifiers (three phase)
4 – Controlled Rectifiers
4.1 Fully controlled rectifiers
4.1.1 Simple rectifiers
4.1.2 Bridge rectifiers
4.2 Delta connection
4.2.1 Fully controlled
4.2.2 Semi-controlled
5 – AC-AC Converters
5.1 Three-phase Assembly
5.1.1 Star-connected load
5.1.2 Delta-connected load
5.1.3 Delta connection
5.1.4 Accessible neutral connection
5.2 Phase-control circuits
6 – DC-DC Converters (switching converters)
6.1 DC-DC converters (one quadrant)
6.2 DC-DC Converters (two quadrant operation)
6.3 DC-DC Converters (four quadrant operation)
7 – Drive and snubber circuits
7.1. Drive circuits;
7.2. Snubber circuits

Holding of 12 seminars. These cover topics ranging from Robotics, Industrial Automation, Instrumentation, Impact of
renewable energy in national electricity grid, and many others.

• Structure and operation modes for the S7-300 an S7- 1200 PLC;
• Hardware configuration and memory structure;
• Programming software: the “project” concept and program structure (OB, FB, FC,…);
• Variables, functions and binary operations;
• Structured programming: function blocks, databases, multi-instance and indirect addressing;
• Analog variables acquisition and processing;
• Test functions, diagnostic and malfunction correction;
• Description of the supervision software;
• Use MPI and PROFIBUS (DP, FDL, FMS e PA) communication networks.

1 – Transients in networks of distribution of electricity;
2 – Equipment and protective systems;
3 – Electrical cutting;
4 – Effects of electric current in the human body.

1. Electromagnetic Fundamentals
   1.1. Magnetic field, induction and flux
   1.2. Energy losses
   1.3. Faraday’s Law, Lenz’s law, Laplace’s law
   2- Transformer
   2.1. Constitution
   2.2. Steady state model
   2.3. Tests
   2.4. Energy balance and performance calculations
   2.5. Standards
   2.6. Three-phase transform
   2.7. Unbalanced operation
   2.8. Auto-transformer
2. Overview of electrical machines
   3.1. Electromagnetic energy conversion
   3.2. Construction characteristics; Power, torque
3. DC Machine
   4.1. Construction and principle of operation
   4.2. Type of connection: series, shunt, compounded
   4.3. Torque-speed
   4.4. Efficiency

• Advanced programming of different types of PLCs (low, medium and high-end PLCs), including last-generation
  devices
  . Advanced programming: function blocks, data blocks, function parameters, multi-instance and indirect addressing
  . Test and diagnostic functions, and error correction
• Industrial communication networks (Profibus-DP, Profinet, others)
  .Configuration of network modules
  .Configuration of transfer areas
  . Test and diagnostic functions
  -Configuration of supervisory systems in various devices (PC, console, and web-based)
• Configuration and use of PLC interconnected databases
  . PLC data-logging functions
  . PLC interaction with external databases
• Project and design of automated systems
  . System specification, design and integration

1.Introduction to Programmable Logic Devices
1.1.Technology evolution and circuit design methodologies
1.2.Programmable logic circuits
1.3.Methods and tools for implementation in FPGA
2.Introduction to VHDL
2.1.Gate level combinational circuits
2.2.RTL combinational circuits
2.3.Regular sequential circuits
2.4.State machines
3.Configurable electronic systems
3.1.Asynchronous Communication (UART)
3.2.Synchronous Communication (PS2)
3.3.Memories
3.4.VGA Controller

1. Introduction to the development of mobile applications (apps)
   1.1. Evolution of mobile operating systems and respective devices.
   1.2. Languages, platforms and development tools for mobile devices.
2. Developing Apps
   2.1. Structure and life cycle of an app.
   2.2. Design of graphical user interfaces and interaction with the user.
   2.3. Services and information sharing between apps.
3. Connectivity
   3.1. Communication and interaction APIs.
   3.2. Communication and consumption of data via the existing APIs.
4. Location and Sensors
   4.1. Location and Maps.
   4.2. Sensors (movements, position and environment).

1. Introduction to M2x and IoT systems
2. Electronic systems for M2x and IoT
3. Interfacing M2x/IoT systems with sensors
4. Communication protocols for M2x and IoT systems
5. Local storage and processing
6. Cloud storage and processing
7. Remote supervision and acquisition systems

1. Analysis of discrete and continuous time signals and systems
   1.1 Introduction to signal processing – (C1)
   1.2 Continuous and discrete time signals – (C1)
   1.3 LIT systems – (C1, C5)
2. Fourier Series and Fourier Transform
   2.1 Fourier Transform – (C1)
   2.2 Fourier Series – (C1)
   3 Sampling and signal reconstruction
   3.1 Sampling of continuous-time signals – (C2, C5, C6)
3. The Z Transform
   4.1 Definition and properties of Z transform – (C1)
   4.2 Transfer function – (C1)
   4.3 Stability in Z domain – (C1)
4. Discrete Fourier transform
   5.1 Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) – (C1, C5, C6)
   5.2 Frequency Response – (C1, C5, C6)
   5.3 The fast Fourier transform (FFT) – (C1, C5, C6)
   5.4 Other discrete transforms – (C1, C5, C6)
5. Digital Filters
   6.1 Types of digital filters – (C2-C5)
   6.2 Basic structures for non-recursive and recursive digital filters -(C2-C5)
   6.3 FIR filter design – (C2-C7, C9, C10)
   6.4 IIR filter design – (C2-C7, C9, C10)
   6.5 Effects of finite precision – (C2, C3, C5, C6, C9)

The work plan is defined in the initial meeting between supervisor(s) and student group.

1. Introduction: entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs
2. Opportunities, ideas and innovation
   a. The idea – product/service
3. Concepts of business strategy
4. How to build and manage a team
5. The marketing
6. The new company
7. The funding of new company
8. The financial aspects of the new company
9. The investment
10. The Business plan

1 – THE WORLD ENERGY SITUATION.
2 – THE PORTUGUESE ENERGY SITUATION.
3 – DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT.
4 – ENERGY AUDITS.
5 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN ELECTRICAL ENERGY.
6 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN BUILDINGS.
7 – ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.

1- Induction or Asynchronous machine

1. Steady state model
   1. Tests
   2. Energy balance and performance calculations
   3. Standards
   4. Drives
   5. Applications
2. Synchronous Machine
   1. Construction and design
   2. Powering the field circuit: AC Exciter
   3. Generator operating principle
   4. Induced voltage
   5. Equivalent circuit
   6. Synchronous reactance: OCC and SCC curves
   7. Power and torque
   8. Effect of load variation (constant field current)
   9. Effect of field variation (constant load)
   10. Generator – isolated and grid connected operation
   11. Starting and rotation sense
3. Special machines
   1. Single-phase machines
   2. Switched Reluctance machines
   3. Stepper motors
4. Electromechanic drives
   1. Dynamic equations
   2. Load types
   3. Mechanical transients
5. Introduction to general theory of electric machines
   1. Primitive machine
   2. Unbalanced model
   3. Transient simulation

1. Introduction to the study of Electric Power Systems
   1.1. Analysis of electrical circuits using per-unit quantities
   1.2. General remarks on thermodynamics, fuels and lubrication oils
   1.3. General remarks on nuclear physics
   1.4. Load evolution diagram on electric networks
2. Electric power generation
   2.1. General criteria for the location of electric power plants
   2.2. Concept of static and spinning reserve on electric power plants
   2.3. Conventional thermoelectric and nuclear power plants
   2.4. Quality criteria in the production of electric power
3. Electric power transmission lines
   3.1. Overhead electric power transmission lines
   3.2. Underground cables for electric power transmission
4. Electric power distribution systems
   4.1. Medium/low voltage and high/medium voltage transforming substations
   4.2. Electric power distribution networks planning and operation

Key technologies for exploitation of renewable energy (Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Mares, Small Hydro, Micro Hydro,
Biomass); Economic, environmental evaluation and design; Micro and mini electric power generation; Energy markets.

1. Introduction to industrial and mobile robotics.
2. Artificial vision in industrial systems:
   a. Sensors;
   b. Lighting;
   c. Calibration;
   d. Algorithms and programing of industrial artificial vision-based systems.
3. Sensors applied in robotics:
   a. Introduction and motivation;
   b. Internal and external sensory systems;
   c. Computer vision.
4. Industrial robotics:
   a. Introduction and motivation;
   b. Geometry topics;
   c. Industrial robots geometry;
   d. Direct and inverse kinematics;
   e. Trajectories planning and programming.

1.Introduction to sensor networks;
2.Introduction to wireless networks;
3.Medium access methods;
4.Routing protocols in sensor networks;
5.Wi-FI, Bluetooth, Zig-Bee and LoRa systems;
6.Interfaces for industrial cabled networks;
7.Locations and positioning systems;
8.Chalengens and trends in sensor networks

1. Introduction to Operating Systems (OS) and Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
   1.1 OS-less embedded systems
   1.2 Systems embedded OS
   1.3 Systems embedded RTOS
2. Embedded Systems Architecture
   2.1 ARM processors architecture
   2.2 Embedded systems architectures
3. Real-time Operating Systems in ARM Cortex ™ -M based microprocessors
   3.1 Critical Sections in RTOS
   3.2 Task Management
   3.3 Scheduling
   3.4 Context change in RTOS
   3.5 Interruptions Management
   3.6 Time management in RTOS
   3.7 Resource Management
   3.8 Synchronization
   3.9 Messages
4. Analysis and signal processing in real time
   4.1 Communication between processes and devices
   4.2 Interfaces Management Input / Output
5. Operation and control of physical systems in real time
   5.1 Realtime Operating System – μC/OS-III
   5.2 Laboratory project for knowledge application

1. Introduction to digital transmission systems
2. Channel coding
3. Random and Pseudo-random sequences
4. Base Functions and Signals space
5. Multiple access techniques
6. Digital baseband transmission tecnhiques
7. Digital passband transmission tecnhiques

Fundamentals of wireless transmission
Propagation Models and fade margins
Characterization of the mobile radio channel
Transmission lines and radiating systems
Cellular architecture (coverage, capacity, sectorization and cell splitting, handoff, traffic, radio resource management)
Mobile systems 2G / 3G / 4G
Effects of radio interface in the network planning (interference, resource management, network planning aspects)
Trends and developments in mobile communication systems.

1. Introduction to Broadband Networks
   1.1. Introduction to communication networks
   1.2. Digital transmission
   1.3. The integrated services digital network – ISDN
   1.4. The Asynchronous Transfer Mode – ATM
2. Ethernet Networks
   2.1. Introduction to Ethernet
   2.2. Gigabit Ethernet
   2.3. Ethernet operator class
3. Technologies and Protocols in Broadband Network Core
   3.1. Hierarchy SDH
   3.2. Switching MPLS
4. Technologies and Broadband Protocols on Optical Core Network
   4.1. Optical technologies (fiber and optical components)
   4.2. Multiplexing Principles of wavelength (WDM)
   4.3. Types and structure of the network elements
   4.4. Optical Transport Hierarchy.
5. Technologies and Broadband in Access Network Protocols
   5.1. Access on pair of xDSL copper
   5.2. Access networks supported by coaxial cable – CATV
   5.3. Optical access – FTTC, FTTB and FTTH
   5.4. Wireless access – WiFi and mobile