Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• 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.
• Plan, manage and lead projects in view of their objectives, resources and constraints, ensuring the quality of activities and deliverables.
• Define the project in view of its objectives, resources and constraints.
• Respect deadlines and the work plan, and adhere to specifications.
• Work effectively in teams, develop leadership, make decisions in multidisciplinary, multicultural, and international contexts.
• Identify skills and resources, and research external expertise if necessary.
• 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.
• Exploit the different means available in order to inform and train independently.
• Contribute by researching the innovative solution of a problem in engineering sciences.
• Adequately interpret the 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

The main objective of the course is to sensitize the students to the problems of recycling materials, through the presentation of the main ways of collecting and processing waste, mainly metallic materials.

Content of UE

Interest of recycling ; concept of waste and life cycle; strategies of waste management ; reglementary aspects ; ways of treatments ; methods of physical treatments of waste and of co-products ; recycling of metallic materials (ferrous, non-ferrous and precious metals); regeneration and incineration of waste; stabilization and setting in landfill; plant visit. Interest of recycling : dependence on materials, the notion of "waste" and regulation. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of materials and case study (use of Edupack software). Waste treatment, waste reduction, re-use, recycling, regeneration (with energy recovery or incineration), landfilling. Physical, physicochemical and thermal waste treatment processes. Waste management (recycling of metals (steel, aluminium, copper, lead, zinc, precious metals), glass and ceramic recycling, polymer recycling, composite recycling, applications. Writing of a report based on a scientific article in English (scientific critical analysis and critic of the article content). Plant visit.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Project: The student receives the first week of course a paper in English on the recycling of metals or ceramics or polymers or composites. He must carry out a critical scientific analysis as well as a critique of the content of the article (writing of a written report in French or in English of about 15 A4 pages to submit the last week of December). Assessment: evaluation of the written report (A (excellent), B (very good), C (good), D (medium), E (insufficient)) by the Professor. Structure, spelling and grammar are also taken into account. Industrial visit: delivery of a report of astonishment. The presence to the plant visit is mandatory. Oral examination: duration: approximatively 30 min. Discussion of the report + Questions about the course content (open course).

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

The students read a paper in English on the recycling of metals or ceramics or polymers or compositesand prepare a written scientific discussion before the exam (max. 15 pages). Critical discussion surrounding this paper during oral exam. Quotation takes account of the quality of the presentation of the report and the rigour in the provided explanations during the oral exam, 100% of the note. Exam duration: approximately 30 minutes.

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable