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
• 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
• Understand the fundamentals of project management to carry out a set project, individually or as part of a team
• 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.
• 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
• Develop their scientific curiosity and open-mindedness
• Learn to use various resources made available to inform and train independently

Learning Outcomes of UE

The Analytical Chemistry and Characterization Techniques UE aims to enable students to acquire the skills at the end of the course to:
- Master the basic knowledge of the main microstructural characterization techniques used in industry or research in the fields of Materials Science and Chemistry;
- Carry out quantitative analyzes based on a protocol;
- Use adequate statistical tools, using a spreadsheet, for data processing, be able to present analytical results and criticize them;
- Understand the chemical balances in aqueous medium and apply them to natural waters;
- Understand the stages of sample preparation and the stages of elementary or molecular instrumental analysis;
- Understand the physical principle and operation of elementary analysis techniques in order to understand their limits and potential;
- Choose a calibration method adapted to the analytical problem posed (internal, external, measured additions, etc.)
- Understand the principle of operation of separation techniques coupled with different detectors and apprehend their potentialities and limits;
- Understand the validation process of an analytical method (life cycle of a method);
- Present the results obtained in an appropriate format, including the principles of uncertainty and error;
- Choose or select an analysis method in line with a given analytical problem;
- Exercise critical judgment in the face of the results provided.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

As quantitative analysis plays a major role in many fields of engineering sciences, basic statistical tools for the presentation and validation of the results will be taught.
The calibration methods for quantification when using relative methods are the subject of a specific part of this course, which is necessary to understand matrix effects and errors associated with different instrumental analytical techniques. Some methods of sample preparation / concentration are integral to the teaching.
This analytical chemistry course (I-GPRO-028/I-GPRO-229) is primarily based on the chemistry of aqueous media. A rapid review of the main balances and kinetic aspects of chemical reactions is the basis for the presentation of calco-carbonic equilibrium and complexation reactions (study of complexes present in natural water and complexation reactions for analysis of things, such as different hardnesses).
The molecular spectrometric techniques (UV-visible) will complete this part.
Both for liquid and solid samples, elemental analyses by atomic emission and absorption spectrometries (flame photometry, ICP, atomic absorption) will be studied on the basis of principles of analysis, instruments, their particularities and various configurations (hydride generation, graphite furnace, ICP-MS, etc.) and possible difficulties for each technique will be discussed (interference, sensitivity, linearity, etc.).
In addition, X-ray fluorescence will be discussed for the comparison for solid samples analysis.
All of these aspects will be put into practice in the AA I-GPRO-230 both in terms of benchtop analyzes and instrumented analyses.
A final part of the course is dedicated to the introduction of gas and liquid chromatographic methods(I-GPRO-229) coupled with universal or specific detectors as part of environmental applications such as quantification of PAH or chlorinated solvents in water or soil.
AA I-SDMA 005 will specifically address the various characterization techniques that are related to radiation/matter interactions, including scanning electron microscopy; elementary analysis techniques (EDS and WDS); spectroscopic techniques (AES, XPS, SIMS); transmission electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction.

 

Prior Experience

Knowledge of basic chemical reaction, chemical equilibrium conditions and expressions of equilibrium constants and the notions of thermochemistry are required to follow this teaching unit. Optical notions and statistical calculations are also required.

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

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

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

I-GPRO-028 :
The exam will take the form of an oral exam: each student receives 3 to 4 questions addressing the different chapters in a specific and transversal way. He has 30 minutes to prepare his answers and then presents them to the examiner.
I-GPRO-029 : 
The practical work will be evaluated on the basis of the submission of a report and the quality of the work carried out during the session and will account for 20% of the AA mark. This note is carried to the Q3 session.
The assessment will take the form of an oral exam: each student receives 1-2 questions addressing the different chapters in a specific and transversal way. They have 20 minutes to prepare their answers and then present them to the examiner. The oral exam is weighted for 80% of the AA grade.
I-GPRO-230:
The score relating to the reports produced during the practical work is postponed to Q3, it includes the practical skills developed in the laboratory by the students and the quality of the reports produced at the end of the practical sessions and exercises. (50% of AA grade)
The graded exercise concerning the practical work and the analytical principles implemented during the practical work: .(50% of AA grade)
I-SDMA-005
Oral examination with preparation time and lecture notes
Report of labs sessions
If oral examination validated, final mark = 80% of oral examination and 20% of labs.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE assessment

The overall score is obtained by weighted arithmetic average according to the following formula:
[(Mark from AA I-GPRO-028*0.6 + Mark from AA I-GPRO-230* 0.4)*0.75 + Mark from AA I-GPRO-229*0.25]* 2/3 + Note from AA I-SDMA-005/3

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

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

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

I-GPRO-028 :
The exam will take the form of an oral exam: each student receives 3 to 4 questions addressing the different chapters in a specific and transversal way. He has 30 minutes to prepare his answers and then presents them to the examiner.
I-GPRO-029 :
The practical work will be evaluated on the basis of the submission of a report and the quality of the work carried out during the session and will account for 20% of the AA mark. This score is the one obtained in Q1.
The assessment will take the form of an oral exam: each student receives 1-2 questions addressing the different chapters in a specific and transversal way. They have 20 minutes to prepare their answers and then present them to the examiner. The oral exam is weighted for 80% of the AA grade.
I-GPRO-230 :
The score relating to the reports produced during the practical work is carriedfrom Q1, it includes the practical skills developed in the laboratory by the students and the quality of the reports produced at the end of the practical sessions and exercises.
I-SDMA-005
Oral examination with preparation time and lecture notes
Report of labs sessions
If oral examination validated, final mark = 80% of oral examination and 20% of labs.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

The overall score is obtained by weighted arithmetic average according to the following formula:
[(Mark from AA I-GPRO-028 * 0.8 + Mark from AA I-GPRO-230 * 0.2) * 0.75 + Mark from AA I-GPRO-229 * 0.25] * 2/3 + Mark from AA I-SDMA-005 / 3