Sound and Image Engineering B. Eng.
This program is accredited by EUR-ACE® (European Accreditation of Engineering Programmes), ABET (www.abet.org) and Fundación para el conocimiento madri+d.
Graduates, upon completion of the studies, will have the capabilities and skills to
- Will be carrying out professional practice in the field of Sound and Image / Telecommunications Engineering applying acquired knowledge and competences to the design, management and maintainance of products, processes and systems.
- Will implement solutions to engineering problems, using professional arguments based on critical thinking and considering scientific, technical, social, and ethical aspects with professional responsibility.
- Will be valuable members and/or leaders of multidisciplinary teams, communicating oral and written information, conveying ideas and solutions effectively in a national and international environment.
- Will engage in lifelong learning with a high degree of autonomy to attain additional qualifications, to achieve professional growth and to master emerging technologies, tools and methods.
Career Opportunities
- AUDIO AND VIDEO SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT: analysis, specification, design, devising and maintenance of audio and video systems and equipment. Design, evaluation and use of audio and video processing techniques and tools for signal recording, processing and transmission.
- PRODUCTION AND RECORDING SYSTEMS: carry out projects and designs for audio and video production and recording rooms, and PA systems. Carry out projects and designs of electroacoustic transducers.
- NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL. ACOUSTIC ISOLATION: carry out noise and vibration control designs, as well as noise environmental impact characterization. Design of acoustic isolation systems.
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS: project devising, development and management for the design, conception, deployment and operation of Telecommunications networks, services and applications.
Student Outcomes
ABET Student Outcomes
| Code | Outcome |
|---|---|
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. |
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. |
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. |
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. |
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. |
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. |
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. |
General Student Outcomes
The UPM and Spanish legislation define a series of requirements in order to design an engineering program which are represented as a series of general student outcomes:
| Code | Outcome |
|---|---|
| CG_02 | Ability to search and select information, develop critical thinking and produce and defend arguments within the area |
| CG_03 | Ability to express oneself in oral and written form, and to convey information through documents and public presentations |
| CG_04 | Ability to abstract, analyze, and synthesize, and to solve problems |
| CG_05 | Ability for teamwork in multidisciplinary environments |
| CG_06 | Ability for adaptability, negotiation, conflict resolution and leadership |
| CG_07 | Ability to design, manage, and direct projects |
| CG_08 | Ability to organize, plan and make decisions |
| CG_09 | Ability to analyze and assess the social and environmental impact of technical solutions |
| CG_10 | Ability to handle specifications, rules and regulations and to apply them in the practice of the profession. |
| CG_11 | Skills for the use of Information and Communication Technologies |
| CG_12 | Skills for interpersonal relations and work in a national and international context, with the ability to express in oral and written English |
| CG_13 | Learning skills with a high degree of autonomy |
| CG_14 | An attitude of Ethics and professional responsibility, as well as respect for human rights and cultural diversity |
Specific Student Outcomes
Specific student outcomes stated by Ministerial Order CIN/352/2009 which must be accomplished by university programs to be compliant with the professional qualifications stated by law for a Technical Telecommunication Engineer (Bachelor).