Objectives of general skills

• Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out missions of chemical engineering and materials science, using their expertise and adaptability.
• Master and appropriately apply knowledge, models, methods and techniques specific to the field of chemistry and materials science.
• Analyse and model a problem/process/producing pathway by critically selecting theories and methodological approaches (modelling, calculations), and taking into account multidisciplinary aspects.
• Identify and discuss possible applications of new and emerging technologies in the field of chemistry and materials science.
• Assess the validity of models and results in view of the state of science and characteristics of the problem.
• Communicate and exchange information in a structured way - orally, graphically and in writing, in French and in one or more other languages - scientifically, culturally, technically and interpersonally, by adapting to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Argue to and persuade customers, teachers and a board, both orally and in writing
• Adopt a professional and responsible approach, showing an open and critical mind in an independent professional development process.
• Show an open and critical mind by bringing to light technical and non-technical issues of analysed problems and proposed solutions.
• Contribute by researching the innovative solution of a problem in engineering sciences.
• Construct a framework/reference model, formulate hypotheses and innovative solutions from the analysis of scientific literature, particularly in new and emerging disciplines.

UE's Learning outcomes

understand the related scientific and technical literature ; evaluate the opportunity to use a given energy source or technology for a given application ; choose the most appropriate technology regarding the economic and environmental aspects.

UE Content

Solar energy (thermal conversion of solar radiation, solar collectors modelling, photovoltaic principles, multi-junction cells, silicium cells, organic cells, Gräzel cells) ; biofuels (first and second generation biofuels (bioethanol and biodiesel), biogas, biofuel production using microalgae) ; coal conversion technologies.

Prior experience

Thermal science (basic concepts, heat transfer mechanisms, heat exchangers) ; chemical thermodynamics (basic concepts) ; organic chemistry and biochemistry (basic concepts) ; semi-conductor theory.

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Oral examination

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - type

• N/A

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Oral examination