SEMESTER MODULES

PIXNET classes are divided into two categories.

  1. Propaedeutic courses have to be followed during the first two semesters, as they grant you a basic training about photonic science and related subjects.
  2. Master’s thesis preparation courses can be enrolled only as second year classes, to complete your scientific background and prepare successfully your thesis.

 


Modules and courses offered by Osaka University (OSAKA)

 

MODULE A (Master’s thesis preparation, 30 ECTS)*

 Mandatory and strongly recommended courses:

  • Internship at KDDI R&D Laboratories, NICT  (6 ECTS) - not available due to the covid-19 restrictions.
  • Project (12 ECTS, mandatory)

 

Elective courses:

System Oriented Subjects

  • Applied Mathematical Sciences (3  ECTS)
  • Energy Systems and Components (3 ECTS)
  • Nonlinear Analysis for Optical Fiber Communications (3 ECTS)
  • Introductions to Modern Applied Optics and Photonics (3 ECTS)
  • Lectures on various topic in Photonic Network  (to be defined, 3 ECTS)

Physics oriented subjects

  • Surface Diagnostics (3 ECTS);
  • Advanced Semiconductor Devices (3 ECTS)
  • Neuro-System Engineering (3 ECTS)
  • Molecular Optoelectronic Device (3 ECTS)
  • Electron Bean Nano Imaging (3 ECTS)

Each student is required to take at least 6 courses (18 ECTS) related to the elective courses.

 

MODULE B (Master’s thesis, 30 ECTS)

Independent research work related to Master’s thesis (30 ECTS)

Option for both semesters: Elementary Japanese course (no ECTS)

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Modules and courses offered by Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna (SSSA)

MODULE C (Propaedeutic, 30 ECTS)

  • Communication Theory and Digital Transmission (4 ECTS)
  • Communication Networks and Network Security (6 ECTS)
  • Stochastic Processes  (3 ECTS)
  • Electromagnetic Fields and Propagation (2 ECTS)
  • Network Simulation (3 ECTS)
  • Simulation Techniques for Digital Communication Systems (4 ECTS)
  • Introduction to Programming Tools (2 ECTS)
  • Photonic Technologies (3 ECTS)
  • Photonic Integrated Circuits (3 ECTS)

 

MODULE D (Propaedeutic, 30 ECTS)

  • Fundamentals of Applied Optics (4 ECTS)
  • Fundamentals of Optical Communications (3 ECTS)
  • Design of Access, Metro and Core Networks (4 ECTS)
  • Photonic Integrated Technologies (3 ECTS)
  • Lab of Network Software (3 ECTS)
  • Lab of Traffic Engineering (3 ECTS)
  • Optoelectronic Devices for Metrology (3 ECTS)
  • Photonic Integration for Sensing (2 ECTS)
  • Microwave Photonics (3 ECTS)
  • Wireless Communication Networks (3 ECTS) or Photonic Integrated Circuits Laboratory (3 ECTS)

 

MODULE E (Master’s thesis preparation, 30 ECTS)

Mandatory Courses:

  • Photonic Integrated Circuits (3 ECTS)
  • Design of Optical Communication Systems (3 ECTS)
  • Optical Fibre Sensing Systems (3 ECTS)
  • Photonic Integrated Circuits Packaging (3 ECTS)

Elective courses (at least 18 ECTS):

  • Advanced Optical Networking (3 ECTS);
  • Photonics for Switching and Remote Sensing (3 ECTS)
  • Laboratory of Photonics for Switching and Remote Sensing (3 ECTS)
  • Lab of Photonic Systems (3 ECTS)
  • Network Simulation (3 ECTS)
  • Simulation Techniques for Digital Communication Systems (3 ECTS)
  • Laboratory of Photonic Sensing and Components (4 ECTS)
  • Photonic Technologies (3 ECTS)
  • Montecarlo Simulation Techniques (3 ECTS)
  • Communication Networks and Network Security (6 ECTS)

 

MODULE F (Master’s thesis, 30 ECTS)

Independent research work for Master’s thesis.

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Modules and courses offered by Aston University (ASTON)

MODULE G  (Propaedeutic, 30 ECTS)

Mandatory courses:

  • Radio Systems and Personal Communication Networks (7.5 ECTS)
  • Optical Networks (7.5 ECTS)
  • Modelling and Characterization of Fibre Photonic Devices (7.5 ECTS)

Elective courses:

  • 5G Signal Processing (7.5 ECTS)
  • Broadband Wireless Networks (7.5 ECTS)
  • Strategic Management and Finance (7.5 ECTS)
  • Digital Communication and Information Theory (7.5 ECTS)

 

MODULE H (Propaedeutic, 30 ECTS)

Mandatory course:

  • Optical CommunicationSystems (7.5 ECTS)

Elective courses:

  • Introduction to Parallel Programming Techniques (7.5 ECTS)
  • Internet of Things (7.5 ECTS)
  • Project Management (7.5 ECTS)
  • Machine Learning (7.5 ECTS)

 

MODULE I (Master’s thesis preparation, 30 ECTS)

Mandatory course:

  • Modelling and Characterization of Fibre Photonic Devices (7.5 ECTS)

Elective courses:

  • 5G Signal Processing (7.5 ECTS)
  • Broadband Wireless Networks (7.5 ECTS)
  • Strategic Management and Finance (7.5 ECTS)

 

MODULE J (Master’s thesis)

Independent research work for Master’s thesis (30 ECTS).

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Modules and courses offered by Technische Universiteit Eindhoven (TUE)

 

MODULE K (Master’s thesis preparation, 15 ECTS)

Mandatory courses:

  • Optical Fibre Communication Technologies (5 ECTS)
  • Seminar: Optical Interconnection Networks (2.5 ECTS)

Elective courses:

  • Optical Fibre Communications Systems and Networks (5 ECTS)
  • Photonic Integrated Devices (5 ECTS)
  • Photonic Integration: Technology and Characterization (5 ECTS)
  • Professional Development I: Project Management (2.5 ECTS)
  • Professional Development I: Cultural Integration Processes (2.5 ECTS)
  • Professional Development II: Research Methodology & Communication Skills (5 ECTS)

 

MODULE L (Master’s thesis)

Independent research work for Master’s thesis (45 ECTS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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