Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• 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 theoretical and methodological fundamentals in science and engineering to solve problems involving these disciplines
• Identify, describe and explain basic scientific and mathematical principles
• Identify, describe and explain the basic principles of engineering particularly in their specialising field
• Understand laboratory techniques: testing, measuring, monitoring protocol, and security
• Select and rigorously apply knowledge, tools and methods in sciences and engineering to solve problems involving these disciplines
• 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.
• Present analysis or experiment results in laboratory reports
• 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

Learning Outcomes of UE

To establish links between structure and mechanical, physical and chemical properties of the principal metal alloys, justify their practical applications.
Propose and/or justify the use of a heat treatment in order to modify the mechanical properties of the studied metal alloys. Examine a product and determine how it has been manufactured.
Select an appropriate manufacturing process.
Take into account manufacturing constraints (cost, quality, schedule) when designing a product; understand the role of materials in Manufacturing processes and the effect of processes on the mechanical properties of manufactured parts.
Know the specifics of plastics and thermoset composites.
Select an appropriate manufacturing process for plastics or composites according to specifications.
Analyze the advantages and disadvantages associated with additive manufacturing.
Understand the role of materials in manufacturing processes and the effect of processes on the mechanical properties of manufactured parts.
Understand the importance of manufacturing.

The course gives an overview of manufacturing processes of mechanical products in metals, plastics and composite, as well as additive manufacturing, introduces the language of manufacturing and proposes practical lessons. The aim is also to give to the students the necessary information to understand the metallography and the physical metallurgy applied to metal alloys (steels, cast iron, cast and wrought aluminium alloys, titanium alloys). The improvement of the mechanical properties by various heat treatments is also studied.

The course is given by academics who conduct research in the field of manufacturing technology and, in the same time, maintain close links with industrial companies, providing education to the forefront of technological and industrial requirements.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

See the AA.

Prior Experience

Fundamentals of physics; fundamentals of materials, technical drawing.

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE assessment

• Oral examination - Face-to-face

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

I-META-201: Examination on all of the material (100% of the AA). Oral exam with written preparation; length: 45 min of written preparation + 30 min of oral presentation.

I-GMEC-001 et I-GMEC-002: Oral examination, 100% of the mark.

The success of the UE is determined by a minimum score of 8/20 for each AA that constitutes it.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE assessment

If each AA > 8/20: UE = 0,7333.(I-GMEC-001 and I-GMEC-002) + 0,2667.I-META-101
If one AA < 8/20: UE = this AA
If each AA < 8/20: UE = 0,7333.(I-GMEC-001 abd I-GMEC-002) + 0,2667.I-META-101

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE resit assessment (BAB1)

• N/A - Néant

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE resit assessment

Not applicable

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 UE assessment

• Oral examination - Face-to-face

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Same as Q1.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

Same as Q1