Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Implement an engineering approach dealing with a set problem taking into account technical, economic and environmental constraints
• Understand the stages of an engineering approach
• Identify and describe the problem to be solved and the functional need (of prospective clients) to be met considering the state of technology
• Design, evaluate and optimise solutions addressing the problem
• Implement a chosen solution in the form of a drawing, a schema, a plan, a model, a prototype, software and/or digital model
• Communicate the approach, results and prospects to a client or a board
• Identify and acquire the information and skills needed to solve the problem
• Understand the fundamentals of project management to carry out a set project, individually or as part of a team
• Ensure a project is tracked and documented according to its specifications
• Adapt the approach and achievements taking into account the feedback received
• Collaborate, work in a team
• Interact effectively with other students to carry out collaborative projects.
• Analyse personal performance within a group
• Identify and appropriately implement the different ways of working in a group
• Demonstrate thoroughness and independence throughout their studies
• Identify the different fields and participants in engineering
• Demonstrate self-awareness, asses themself, and develop appropriate learning strategies.
• Develop their scientific curiosity and open-mindedness

Learning Outcomes of UE

Formulate a personal reflection on the engineering profession and his/her own wishes of professional development
Describe and use the steps of a project, according to CDIO approach 
Implement teamwork and conflict resolution skills; 
Evaluate a solution, recommendation or decision taking into account simple ethical questions
Use basic tools (catalogs and standards; spreadsheets, CAD tools and possibly FabLab; error propagation) to support the design and analysis of a solution

Content of UE

- 6 two-hour sessions on identified topics of Engineering
- 6 two-hour sessions where one or two witnesses of the profession to share their experiences
- 12 afternoon of activities related to the dynamics of a project 
(for more details, see the Learning Activities)

Because of the type of activities, the participation from the beginning of the year is essential.

Prior Experience

Sans objet

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Presentation and/or works

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

The final mark results a priori from the weighted average of two components:
- Component 1: evaluation of the project by means of the presentations during the meeting points, the written report, the project delivrables and the presentation of the project result: 80 %
- Component 2: evaluation of the contribution within the portfolio (personal reflection on professional project): 20 %
If the mark of one of these two components is lower or equal to 7/20, the final mark will be equal to the lowest one.

Because of its "project" dimension, there is no second session planned for this unit.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• N/A

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Because of the nature of this Unit (personal and team works), no second session is planned.

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Because of the nature of this Unit (personal and team works), only one session is planned.