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The paper carries out the comparative analysis of two bachelor programs focused on mechatronic and system engineering in two Universities in Italy and Spain. Two levels of analysis are considered: at program level, the respective structures are analyzed and compared, also taking into account the academic origin of each program; then a similar specific course for each program is discussed and different teaching and student evaluation methods compared. Final considerations and conclusions complete the analysis.
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Bonsignorio, F., Bruzzone, L., Fanghella, P. (2014). Toward a Curriculum in Mechatronics: Two Experiences in Italy and Spain. In: García-Prada, J., Castejón, C. (eds) New Trends in Educational Activity in the Field of Mechanism and Machine Theory. Mechanisms and Machine Science, vol 19. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-01836-2_2
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