Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Implement an engineering approach dealing with a set problem taking into account technical, economic and environmental constraints
• 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
• 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 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
• Collaborate, work in a team
• Interact effectively with other students to carry out collaborative projects.
• 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
• Give an effective oral presentation, using presentation materials appropriately
• Demonstrate thoroughness and independence throughout their studies
• Develop their scientific curiosity and open-mindedness

Learning Outcomes of UE

Understand and explain the main concepts and methods of decision
Develop and express an ethical reflection on a contemporary problem

Content of UE

- Decision ; social choice theory ; multiple criteria decision aid ; game theory ; decision under uncertainty and risk.
- Concepts of ethics and deontology. Values and norms. Main approaches in ethics (virtues, duties, consequences, responsibility...). ICT and AI. Major and contemporary dilemnes. 

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral Examination
• Written examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

For Decision Aid:
Written exam and presentation of an application work to a given multicriteria problem

For Ethics:
A project (in team) about an ethical question, 60% of the mark
An oral exam, 40% of the mark

Given the mode of teaching in Ethics, the presence in the activities is compulsory.  A participation rate smaller than 80% may lead to prohibit the taking of the evaluations of 1st session.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral examination
• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

For Decision Aid:
Written exam on the whole content of the lectures

For Ethics:
A project (individual) about an ethical question, 60% of the mark
An oral exam, 40% of the mark