Objectives of general skills

• 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
• Use the principles and tools of planning (time, tasks and resources)
• Ensure a project is tracked and documented according to its specifications
• Adapt the approach and achievements taking into account the feedback received
• Respect deadlines and timescales
• 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
• 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.
• Give an effective oral presentation, using presentation materials appropriately
• 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.
• Direct their choice of modules within their degree programme in order to develop a career plan in line with the realities in the field and their profile (aspirations, strengths, weaknesses, etc.)
• Develop their scientific curiosity and open-mindedness
• Learn to use various resources made available to inform and train independently

UE's Learning outcomes

Develop his(her) personal reflection with the prospect of one's engineer's career.
Perceive the challenges and the realizations in various domains of the art of the engineer.
Communicate effectively a scientific and/or technological message, by adapting oneself to one's public (written communication and oral communication) or within his(her) project team
Run the stages of a project, according to the CDIO initiative
Operate skills of teamwork and resolution of conflicts
Mobilize (even to develop) knowledge with the aim of the resolution of a precise problem
Envisage the design and marketing components of a technical solution to a problem

UE Content

- 6 two-hour sessions on the steering tools for projects: scientific and professional communication; planning
- 6 two-hour sessions on the various possibilities of curricula
- 12 afternoons of activities connected to the dynamics of project according to the CDIO initiative, by the realization of a mission in team either in connection with a need expressed by a customer, or in digital art, or in innovative technologies.

( For more details, see the Learning Activities)

Prior experience

Not applicable

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type

• N/A

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - comments

Not applicable

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Presentation and works

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - comments

Written report and oral presentation of the results of the project, according to the modalities adapted to the project type: 85 %Continuation of the personal reflection on his(her) professional project: 15 %

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - type

• N/A

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - comments

Not applicable

Resit Assessment for IT - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type

• N/A

Resit Assessment for IT - Term 1 (B1BA1) - Comments

Not applicable