CONTENTS CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................2
WELLCOME......................................................................................................................................3
ESEIG Location: VILA DO CONDE ................................................................................................4
ABOUT VILA DO CONDE ...............................................................................................................6
ABOUT PÓVOA DE VARZIM....................................................................................................... 12
INTRODUCTION TO ESEIG ........................................................................................................ 14
ESEIG EXTERNAL VIEW............................................................................................................. 14
ESEIG Courses Portfolio .............................................................................................................. 17
ESEIG ECTS ................................................................................................................................. 20
ESEIG implementation of Bologna Declaration .......................................................................... 21
ESEIG FACILITIES ....................................................................................................................... 23
ESEIG CONTACTS....................................................................................................................... 27
WELLCOME When the Oporto Polytechnic baptized this school ‘ESEIG’, from the very
beginning it was given a multidisciplinary character.
We believe it is precisely the variety of education that we have to offer that
enables us to better serve the surrounding communities, and we have thus
been able to provide graduates from the most varied of backgrounds.
We believe that throughout their academic life every new undergraduate
benefits from this variety, as he/she meets and socializes with students from
different academic backgrounds. This same variety will be present when they
meet again as part of their professional lives.
We also believe that the diversity within ESEIG’s faculty members and student
body is a first step taken within the school’s community towards a fulfilling
integration within the labour force.
In your search for success throughout your academic lives, let your “esprit de
corps” develop and your team work skills flourish..
We welcome you to this school.
The Director,
Nuno Figueiredo
ESEIG Location: VILA DO CONDE ESEIG – Escola Superior de Estudos Industriais e de Gestão (School of
Industrial Studies and Management) is a multidisciplinar higher education
school, integrated in the IPP – Instituto Politécnico do Porto (Polytechnic
Institute of Porto) with twelve years of existence and around 1300 students.
ESEIG is located in VILA DO CONDE, in the North of Portugal, thirty kilometres
north of Porto. VILA DO CONDE is a small and beautiful city, located close to
the sea, with an old fishing and agriculture tradition. Its beaches are also
famous. In the last years, the city’s Mayor tried to attract small and medium
industries to the zone. Some examples of this are SOLIDAL (Electrical Cables),
BAHCO – OBERG [ex-SANDVIK] (Hand tools), CIMAR (Trucks Chasses),
IMPERIAL (Chocolates), LACTOGAL (daily products), AGROS (Yogurt, Butter,
Cheese and Milk), TSUZUKY (Textiles), MACONDE / MACMODA (Clothing),
INFINEON (Semiconductors), QUANTAL (Laser Cutting) and many others.
Figure 1 – Porto region road map
Figure 2 – Vila do Conde road map Figure 3 – Aerial view of Vila do Conde, with AVE river and ATLANTIC Ocean
ESEIG
ABOUT VILA DO CONDE
On the Costa Verde, an old land but a new city, full of tradition and charm that
can trace its history back to roman times and beyond. A remarkable set of
monuments that represent several past ages, specially the 16th century,
makes Vila do Conde a relic of Portuguese architectonic heritage. One river,
the sea, 18 km of peaceful beaches with fine sand. One car circuit. The aquatic
sports. Tennis.
The lively popular celebrations of Saint João Baptista, patron saint of the city.
The prestige of events such as the Short Film International Festival and the
Handicraft National Fair. The fisherman's wool, the blankets and "liteiros"
(linen and woolen fabric, used to make bags) that are still woven in old and,
above all, the delicate and famous bone laces. The conventual confectionary
(i.e confectionary which was originallt made in convents) and the thipical
disches of northern cuisine. Fresh fish and seafood.
Figure 4: View of St. Clara Monastery
Figure 5 –St. Clara monastery and Aqueduct
Figure 6 – St. Clara monastery (Courtesy of Manuel Matos)
Figure 7 – Inner of St. Clara Monastery (Cloister) Here is Vila do Conde, a noble, friendly and beautiful land. Situated on the
Atlantic Coast and at north from the river Ave's mouth, Vila do Conde's
extension is limited at North by Póvoa de
Varzim, at East by Vila Nova de Famalicão,
Santo Tirso and Trofa, and to the South by
Maia and Matosinhos. Vila do Conde is a
municipality whith an extent of 148 km2. It
belongs to metropolitan Oporto and contains
30 civil parisches: Arcos, Árvore, Aveleda,
Azurara, Bagunte, Canidelo, Fajozes, Ferreiró, Fornelo, Gião, Guilhabreu,
Junqueira, Labruge, Macieira da Maia, Malta, Mindelo, Modivas, Mosteiró,
Outeiro Maior, Parada, Retorta, Rio Mau, Tougues, Touguinha, touguinhó,
Vairão, Vila Chã, Vila do Conde, Vilar and Vilar do Pinheiro. According to
census that was done in 2001, the population of municipality is around 74 118
inhabitants, 25 545 of which actually reside in Vila do Conde city.
During the pre-roman and roman times, strong fortifications were constructed
in and around Vila do Conde.
Around 870, during the reconquest period, the lands suffered an embankment
led by a count, and for unknown reasons that area was named Villa de Comite.
Figure 8 – VILA DO CONDE old fortress
Figure 9 – VILA DO CONDE old church
The most ancient document mentioning the name Villa Comite is from 953. It
is a letter of sale of that same area written by Flâmula daughter of Paio and
Ibéria, and sent to the Monastery of Guimarães. After the national
independence was conquered, D. Sancho I donates Vila do Conde to D. Maria
Pais Ribeiro on a hereditary basis. In fact, during the reign of D. Dinis the
lordship of the Village belonged to one of his great-great-great granddaughter,
D. Teresa Martins, who was then married to the infant D. Afonso Sanches.
But ii is only in the 15th and 16th centuries, during the reigns of. D. João II
and D. Manuel I and therefore the Portugueses Discoveries, that Vila do Conde
meets its palm days. The natural conditions created by the firth of the river
Ave, naval activities suffer a strong development especially the development of
a strong fishing industry and with it overseas trade. This dynamic community
became a village of merchants, sailors and craftsmen.
The 17th and 18th centuries saw a significant enlargement of the urban area.
However, in the 19th century, the River Ave's harbour no longer offered good
sailing conditions, slowing down the rhythm of the naval activity. In 1836
Mouzinho da Silveira organized an administrative division in this area and
hence the council of Vila do Conde was created
Figure 10 – Old architecture in VILA DO CONDE
(Courtesy of Jorge Correia Santos)
Figure 11 – Manueline Art: Principal gate of VILA DO CONDE mother-church
(Courtesy of Jorge Correia Santos)
ABOUT PÓVOA DE VARZIM Once upon a time there was the simply the sea, and at its edge a welcoming
bay well-suited for fishing. It was here that a seashore community first
established itself and in 1308 received its letters-patent from King Denis. But
this moment of prominence was not to last. Soon afterwards the settlement
was placed under the administration of lhe monastery of Santa Clara of Vila do
Conde.
The Town, it seems, was treated as something of a despised stepdaughter by
the church, until it finally achieved its independence once again in 1514, by
order of King Manuel. From that moment on, there was no looking back for
Póvoa de Varzim.
Figure 12: View of Póvoa de Varzim by nigth
And from that moment onward began a process
of constant improvement that has left a fine
architectural heritage in terms of buildings, the
materials used to build them, and the varied
types of construction in the town. Noble granite
lends presence, structure and robustness to
churches, palaces and aqueducts. And yet the
grace and charm of true works of art also derive
from the detailed use of varying materials:
stucco, wrought iron, painted ceramic files, or
gold leaf. All these can be found in profusion.
The city lies open to the Atlantic Ocean, whose presence ensures a gentle
climate year round, for season follows season without abrupt changes of
temperature. And the sea plays a central role in the
life of the town, for the people of Póvoa draw from
its depths their livelihood, their relaxation, their
entertainment, and their inner peace. The whole
town is built as though it were embracing the ocean,
and the main tourist attractions are, quite naturally,
located along the coastal strip. There are a great number of restaurants and
outdoor sports facilities. Here, too, are lo be found the leading hotels of the
four, three and two star categories,
with a total of t.300 beds to welcome
visitors. The beach, whose sand has a
distinctive and highly attractive quality
is broad and convenient, but also has
plenty of personality, thanks to the
rocks that jut from it in several places.
And at low tide, the rock pools are especially attractive 10 beachcombers,
because of their concentration of marine life.
INTRODUCTION TO ESEIG ESEIG – Escola Superior de Estudos
Industriais e de Gestão (School of
Industrial Studies and Management) is
a multidisciplinary higher education
Institution, integrated in the IPP –
Instituto Politécnico do Porto
(Polytechnic Institute of Porto) – has
its origin in the enactment n.º9/90 of
4 of January - although its historical roots can be traced well before that date.
In fact, it was in 1886 that the Porto Industrial and Commercial Institute was
established (enactment of December 30, 1886) by Minister Emídio Navarro
who launched the basis of the industrial and commercial teaching in the
country. This institution, which holds memories for generations staff, students
and lectures, keeps itself up to date by maintaining relationships that may only
reveal their true worth at some point in the future. carefully and with patience,
will reveal. This qualitative distinguishing, in teaching, is visible in the
curricular structure of the courses here taught.
ESEIG EXTERNAL VIEW In the early years, the school worked in two old buildings, located in Vila do
Conde and Póvoa de Varzim. When the number of courses increased, it was
necessary to change the location and available area. ESEIG actual building has
been constructed five years ago. This building is located close to the N206 road
and the RIO AVE Stadium, behind the Aqueduct Arches, as seen in the next
pictures.
Figure 13 – Lateral view of ESEIG: External amphitheatre and lake
Figure 14 – Lateral view of ESEIG: the social build (right) and the laboratories
and scholar builds (left)
Figure 15 – Inner space between administrative build and scholar build
Figure 16 – Laboratories build (left) and external gardens
Figure 17 – The clock tower view from the pond bridge
ESEIG Courses Portfolio ESEIG was founded at 1994 with only one
course: Accounting and Management. The
second course of the school was Human
Resources Management. All the remaining
courses are only four to six years old.
The school seeks to train quality technicians in
the areas of management and technology. The
school also aims to establish solid long lasting
relationships with the local Small and Medium
Enterprises (SME) and to promote the
development of the surrounding region – a vocation that has long defined the
polytechnic education.
ESEIG invests in the permanent updating of its curricula. A council composed
by students, state members and the local entrepreneurial society is regularly
summoned and heard. When attending the ESEIG, students may contribute to
the development of different cultural promotion activities. In parallel with the
development of a local intervention policy, the ESEIG is also devoted to the
promotion of its internationalisation policy through a varied network of
international partners and regular mobility activities involving students and
staff.
ESEIG has nine different scientific areas of interest in its portfolio, as following:
• Accounting and Administration
• Human Resources
• Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences
• Production Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering • Design
• Audiovisual Communication Technology
• Library and Information Sciences Technologies
• Hotels Management
• Biomedical Engineering
Figure 18 – External amphitheatre and artificial pond Figure 19 – External
amphitheatre and artificial pond
Figure 20 – The new Auditorium
Figure 21 – Internal pond bridge by night
Each previous scientific area confers a degree of Bachelor, with study plans
witch vary between four to five years. Students may leave studies after three
years (with success) of studies. In this case, students have a different degree
and the necessary professional competences to ensure a good working
performance.
Each degree course has a restricted number of vacancies for new students (30
to 55/year), which ensures a better quality of teaching. The focus is located in
the students, particularly in the engineering degrees courses, which invite
them to participate in the laboratories management, to organize Seminars, to
accomplish projects connected to industry, and so on.
Although the school’s small lifetime all the courses are strongly attempted by
the young people.
All courses contribute to a high school dynamics: events are common, projects
in copartnership with the industry and many links with the local companies are
constantly established, in order to increase the professional performance of our
students at the end of the course and to promote the name of the school.
The average age of the professors is low, although the majority has the MsC or
PhD degree. The atmosphere between professors and students, and professors
and employees is exceptional. The cooperation between courses is effective, in
order to solve school problems. First steps were already taken in order to
coordinate efforts to solve multidisciplinar problems of the companies with
which we have cooperation.
ESEIG ECTS
The ESEIG uses the European Credit Transfer System – ECTS
The European Credit Transfer System – ECTS – is a system of academic
credits, that seeks to assist and facilitate the process of academic recognition
between European partner institutions through the achievement of common
applicable mechanisms. ECTS provides a code of good practice for organising
academic recognition by enhancing the transparency of study programmes and
student achievement.
ECTS credits are a value allocated to course units that describes the students’
workload required to complete them. They reflect the quantity of work each
course requires in relation to the total quantity of work required to complete a
full year of academic study at the host institution (lectures, practical work,
seminars, private work - in library or at home - and examinations or other
activities). ECTS credits express a relative value.
The ECTS, 60 credits represent the work load corresponding to a full year of
study. Normally, 30 credits are given for a semester and 20 credits for a term.
Credits are awarded only when the course has been completed and all required
examinations have been successfully taken.
Examination and assessment results are expressed in many different grading
systems in Europe. To help institutions interpret the grades awarded to
mobility students, the ECTS grading scale has been developed by institutions
participating in the pilot scheme.
The ECTS grading scale provides more information regarding the students’
achievements than the institutional grade but does not replace the local grade.
ECTS grading scale % of
students
A Excellent 10%
B Very Good 25%
C Good 25%
D Fair 25%
E Passed 10%
FX e F Fail
ESEIG implementation of Bologna Declaration
Now, ESEIG - IPP is working in order to produce some adaptations in the study
plans, according to the Bologna Declaration. The new study plan is already
prepared in order to start at the school year of 2006/2007.
In the new engineering study plans, after four years of studies and one year of
industrial practice or research work, the students have the corresponding
Master degree.
In other courses study plans, tree years of studies confers a degree of
Licenciatura, with two more years of practice or research work the students
have corresponding Master degree
We are looking for Higher Education Institutions partners, in order to develop
cooperation relationship, students and professors exchange in the scope of the
European mobility programs (ERASMUS, etc.).
ESEIG FACILITIES
The ESEIG’s campus follows a
contemporaneous architecture. The
campus is constituted by four distinct
areas: the social building, with self-
service restaurant, bar and
reprography, the administrative
building, w ith academic, information
and vocational orientation services,
the Administration and the Library, the
lecturers and professors (scholar) building, with three amphitheatres, thirty six
lecturer rooms, a principal auditorium (two hundred and sixty seats) and many
teaching staff offices, and the laboratories building, with fourteen laboratories,
and an application kitchen, restaurant and bar are currently being built to
accommodate the needs of the recently created Hotel Management Program.
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Figure 24 – Materials laboratory (middle and right side)
Figure 25 – Metrology laboratory (middle and left side)
Figure 26 – Thermodynamics laboratory (left side)
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Figure 27 – Automotive laboratory
Figure 28 – Electric machines laboratory
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ESEIG CONTACTS ESEIG Address: ESEIG – Escola Superior de Estudos Industriais e de Gestão
Rua D. Sancho I, 981 4480 – 876 VILA DO CONDE PORTUGAL http://www.eseig.ipp.pt Direction Secretarial Staff: Paula Lima [email protected] Phone: (+351) 252 291 700 (Ext.: 3004) International Relations Office responsible: Milena Carvalho [email protected] Phone: (+351) 252 291 700 Accounting and Administration course coordinator:
António da Silva Rocha [email protected]
Phone: (+351) 252 291 700 Human Resources course coordinator:
Viviana Meirinhos [email protected] Phone: (+351) 252 291 700 Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences:
Ana Luísa Soares [email protected] Phone: (+351) 914 292 581
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Mechanical Engineering course coordinator:
Nuno Figueiredo [email protected] Phone: (+351) 252 291 700
Design course coordinator:
Steven Sarson [email protected]
Phone: (+351) 252 291 700 Audiovisual Communication Technology course coordinator: Olívia Santos [email protected] Phone: (+351) 252 291 700 Library and Information Sciences Technologies course coordinator:
Inês Braga [email protected] Phone: (+351) 252 291 700 Hotel Management course coordinator:
Gisela Soares [email protected] Phone: (+351) 252 291 700 Biomedical Engineering
Rui Barral [email protected] Phone: (+351) 252 291 700