Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Imagine, design, carry out and operate solutions (machines, equipment, processes, systems and units) to provide a solution to a complex problem by integrating needs, constraints, context and technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental issues.
• Identify complex problems to be solved and develop the specifications by integrating needs, contexts and technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental issues.
• Optimally design and calculate the dimensions of machinery, equipment, processes, systems or units, based on state of the art, a study or model, addressing the problem raised; evaluate them in light of various parameters of the specifications.
• Implement a chosen solution in the form of a drawing, a schema, a diagram or a plan that complies with standards, a model, a prototype, software and/or digital model
• Integrate, where applicable, maintenance policies and quality approach, rational energy management, and components from different technologies.
• Evaluate the approach and results for their adaptation or optimisation of the proposed solution.
• Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out mechanical engineering missions, using their expertise and adaptability.
• Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge, models, methods and techniques specific to mechanical engineering.
• Study a machine, equipment, system, method or device by critically selecting theories and methodological approaches, and taking into account multidisciplinary aspects.
• Identify and discuss possible applications of new and emerging technologies in the field of mechanical engineering.
• Assess the validity of models and results in view of the state of science and characteristics of the problem.
• Plan, manage and lead projects in view of their objectives, resources and constraints, ensuring the quality of activities and deliverables.
• Define and align the project in view of its objectives, resources and constraints.
• Exploit project management principles and tools, particularly the work plan, schedule, and the document monitoring.
• Assess the approach and achievements, adapt them in view of the observations and feedback received, make necessary adjustments and corrections.
• Respect deadlines and the work plan, and adhere to specifications.
• Work effectively in teams, develop leadership, make decisions in multidisciplinary, multicultural, and international contexts.
• Interact effectively with others to carry out common projects in various contexts (multidisciplinary, multicultural, and international).
• Contribute to the management and coordination of a team that may be composed of people of different levels and disciplines.
• Identify skills and resources, and research external expertise if necessary.
• Make decisions, individually or collectively, taking into account the parameters involved (human, technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
• 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 clients, colleagues, teachers and boards, both orally and in writing.
• Select and use written communication methods and materials, graphically or orally, adapted to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Use and produce scientific and technical documents (reports, plans, specifications, etc.) adapted to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Adopt a professional and responsible approach, showing an open and critical mind in an independent professional development process.
• Analyse their personal functioning and adapt their professional attitudes.
• Finalise a realistic career plan in line with the realities in the field and their profile (aspirations, strengths, weaknesses, etc.).
• Show an open and critical mind by bringing to light technical and non-technical issues of analysed problems and proposed solutions.
• Exploit the different means available in order to inform and train independently.
• Contribute by researching the innovative solution of a problem in engineering sciences.
• Construct a framework, formulate relevant hypotheses and propose appropriate solutions from the analysis of scientific literature, particularly in new or emerging disciplines.
• Design and implement investigations based on analytical, numerical and experimental approaches.
• Collect and analyse data rigorously.
• Adequately interpret results taking into account the reference framework within which the research was developed.
• Communicate, in writing and orally, on the approach and its results in highlighting both the scientific criteria of the research conducted and the theoretical and technical innovation potential, as well as possible non-technical issues.

Learning Outcomes of UE

carry out and justify a state of the art based on a relevant bibliographical summary and distinguishing the original contribution of the research; demonstrate autonomy and initiative in carrying out their research in engineering; apprehend with scientific rigor and critical thinking the validity and applicability of results produced as well as methods used; communicate, in writing and orally, in a scientific context.
This research-based training is one of the specificities of the civil engineer's education.

Content of UE

Research; development; state of the art; exploratory study; theoretical and/or experimental study; scientific method; intellectual creation; innovation; modeling and/or implementation; calculation methods; comparison of methods and/or tools; oral and written communication; scientific argumentation; validation; scientific publication.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Presentation and works

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

idem Term 2

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• N/A

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

The master thesis issues from 4 components: the promoter (weight of 6 credits), the reviewer (weight of 5 credits), the internal jury (weight of 5 credits) and the external jury (weight of 5 credits).

The promoter defines the content and the objectives of the master thesis (with the industrial partner if any). He brings his experience and skills to the student as well as the necessary material support (exprimental and software facilities for instance). He accompnies the student for the preparation of the of the oral and written communication. The mark of the promoter takes into account the amount, the complexity and the rigor of the work and some other personal skills of the student such as autonomy, organization and professionalism.

The reviewer carefully reads the report and evaluate its form and content. Concerning the form, the reviewer takes into account the clarity of the document, its structure, tha quality of figures and the respect og scientific standars in terms of intellectual propoerty and referring. Concerning the content, the reviewer's mark reflects the amount of work, the quality of the scientific approach, the obtained results and the analysis of the latter. In a general way, the reviewer evaluates if the student has a comprehensive view of his work with respect to the domain. The reviewer also asks the first questions after the presentation in front of the internal jury.

The internal jury comprises all scientific and academic members involved in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Each student first performs a presentation of 20 minutes, followed by a session of Q/A (also about 20 minutes). The mark results on on the one hand from the quality and the volume of the completed work and on the other hand from the quality of communication (speech, quality if slides, clarity of talk)  and professionalism of the student (respect of the rules in terms of duration, slide form, attitude).

The external jury is composed of industrial partners and an academic secretary. The external jury operates in a similar way as the internal jury but industrial partners are particularly sensitive to the capacity of the student to place his work in a more general context and to understand its application prospectives.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and works

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

idem Term 2

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable