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
• Select and rigorously apply knowledge, tools and methods in sciences and engineering to solve problems involving these disciplines
• Understand the fundamentals of project management to carry out a set project, individually or as part of a team
• Use the principles and tools of planning (time, tasks and resources)
• Ensure a project is tracked and documented according to its specifications
• Adapt the approach and achievements taking into account the feedback received
• Respect deadlines and timescales
• Collaborate, work in a team
• Interact effectively with other students to carry out collaborative projects.
• Analyse personal performance within a group
• Identify and appropriately implement the different ways of working in a group
• 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.
• Give an effective oral presentation, using presentation materials appropriately
• 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
• Learn to use various resources made available to inform and train independently

Learning Outcomes of UE

Develop his(her) personal reflection with the prospect of one's engineer's career.
Perceive the challenges and the realizations in various domains of the art of the engineer.
Communicate effectively a scientific and/or technological message, by adapting oneself to one's public (written communication and oral communication) or within his(her) project team
Run the stages of a project, according to the CDIO initiative
Operate skills of teamwork and resolution of conflicts
Mobilize (even to develop) knowledge with the aim of the resolution of a precise problem
Envisage the design and marketing components of a technical solution to a problem

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

- 6 two-hour sessions on the steering tools for projects: scientific and professional communication; planning
- 6 two-hour sessions on the various possibilities of curricula
- 12 afternoons of activities connected to the dynamics of project according to the CDIO initiative, by the realization of a mission in team in connection with a need identified with a client or a target audience

( For more details, see the Learning Activities)

Prior Experience

Mathématiques pour l'Ingénieur 2; Mécanique rationnelle 1; Physique générale; Éléments de chimie physique et organique

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q2 UE assessment

• Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
• Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

The final mark results a priori from the weighted average of three components:
- Component 1: evaluation of the project by means of the presentations during the meeting points, the written report, the project delivrables and the presentation of the project result: 75 %
- Component 2: evaluation of written communication by means of an extended abstract: 10%
- Component 2: evaluation of the contribution within the portfolio (personal reflection on professional project): 15 %
If the mark of one of these three components is lower or equal to 7/20, the final mark will be equal to the lowest one.

Given the characteristics of the course (work carried out collectively within the university with mandatory activities), access to the 2nd session is only possible in the event that the jury requests the submission and defence of a revised report. In all other cases, there is no 2nd session; the student must therefore enrol in the following year and participate in all the activities of the program (no exemption).

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

• Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Given the characteristics of the course (work carried out collectively within the university with mandatory activities), access to the 2nd session is only possible in the event that the jury requests the submission and defence of a revised report or a revised extended abstract. In all other cases, there is no 2nd session; the student must therefore enrol in the following year and participate in all the activities of the program (no exemption).


The weighting between the components of the score is identical to Q2.