Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand the theoretical and methodological fundamentals in science and engineering to solve problems involving these disciplines
• Identify, describe and explain basic scientific and mathematical principles
• Identify, describe and explain the basic principles of engineering particularly in their specialising field
• Understand laboratory techniques: testing, measuring, monitoring protocol, and security
• Select and rigorously apply knowledge, tools and methods in sciences and engineering to solve problems involving these disciplines
• Collaborate, work in a team
• Interact effectively with other students to carry out collaborative projects.
• Communicate in a structured way - both orally and in writing, in French and English - giving clear, accurate, reasoned information
• Argue to and persuade customers, teachers and a board both orally and in writing
• Give an effective oral presentation, using presentation materials appropriately
• Present analysis or experiment results in laboratory reports
• Demonstrate thoroughness and independence throughout their studies
• Demonstrate self-awareness, asses themself, and develop appropriate learning strategies.
• Develop their scientific curiosity and open-mindedness

Learning Outcomes of UE

Understand the notion of chemical equilibrium and be able to apply it to the four main types of chemical reactions in aqueous solution (acid-base ; oxido-reduction, precipitation-dissolution, complexation) ; Understand the elemental basis of chemical reactions, with an overall understanding, and be able to make the connection with some daily natural or industrial applications ; understand how molecular dynamics acts upon the chemical reactions kinetics so as to be able to control it.

Content of UE

Chemical equilibria ; acid-base reactions ; oxido-reduction reactions ; precipitation-dissolution reactions ; complexation reactions ; coupling reactions ; chemical kinetics.

Prior Experience

Understanding of the following concepts: chemical bonding ; electrostatic interactions; solute-solvent interactions ; ionic structure ; chemical affinity ; equilibrium constant ; entropy ; enthalpy ; kinetic theory of gases.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral Examination
• Graded tests

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Graded exercise, 20 % of the mark, maximal duration : 90 min (only exercises). Laboratory (reports and laboratory work), 20 % of the mark. Oral examination, 60 % of the mark, maximal duration : 60 min (after receiving the question, the student may read over his course notes for maximum 20 min and afterwards write his answer on transparent slides that he will present. The accent is put on the understanding of phenomena and concepts rather than on the memorization).
From 2019-20, the overall mark will be calculated by a weighted geometric mean of the different marks (and not a weighted arithmetic mean anymore; more details given during the course).

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Oral examination
• Graded tests

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Graded exercise, 20 % of the mark, maximal duration : 120 min (only exercises). Carryover of the first session mark if > 60 %. Laboratory : carryover of the first session mark, 20 % of the mark. Oral examination, 60 % of the mark, maximal duration : 60 min (after receiving the question, the student may read over his course notes for maximum 20 min and afterwards write his answer on transparent slides that he will present. The accent is put on the understanding of phenomena and concepts rather than on the memorization).
From 2019-20, the overall mark will be calculated by a weighted geometric mean of the different marks (and not a weighted arithmetic mean anymore; more details given during the course).