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 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
• Select and rigorously apply knowledge, tools and methods in sciences and engineering to solve problems involving these disciplines
• 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
• Use several methods of written and graphic communication: text, tables, equations, sketches, maps, graphs, etc.
• Demonstrate thoroughness and independence throughout their studies
• Identify the different fields and participants in engineering
• Develop their scientific curiosity and open-mindedness
• Learn to use various resources made available to inform and train independently

Learning Outcomes of UE

grasp the order of magnitude of relevant technological data; be able to represent the machines elements according to the standards; be able to express oneself with the appropriate technical vocabulary; understand the physical principles of design rules for machine elements; be able to perform a design process (adequate choice of machine elements and dimensioning) for a classical or an original application; be able to formulate an optimization problem for a mechanical design problem.

Content of UE

refer to the content of the Learning Activity (AA)

Prior Experience

geometry, dimensional metrology and technical drawing; theoretical mechanics; calculation of radii of curvature; velocities, accelerations and forces in mechanical systems, continuum mechanics, stresses and deformations.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Oral Examination
• Graded tests

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Written assessment (end of May, half-day): this assessment encompasses analysis and production of technical drawings, design and dimensioning of machine elements. The Standard Handbook with Engineering Formulas is the only accessible document. Maximal duration : 4 hours Examination (June, half-day): without any notes or documents. This examination encompasses analysis and production of technical drawings, design procedures, theoretical elements discussed during the courses. The examination in June does not imply numerical calculations. Maximal duration: 4 h. If the abovementioned learning outcomes developed in this course are not satisfactorily assessed after the written assessment and the written examination, the final mark can be less than 10 / 20. Otherwise, the weighting is 67% for the written examination and 33% for the written assessment.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Oral examination
• Graded tests

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Written examination: exercises, 33% of the mark, the Standard Handbook with Engineering Formulas is the only accessible reference document) and theory, 67% of the mark, without any notes; carryover of the mark of the graded exercises, if greater than 10/20. Maximal length 4 h.