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.
• Plan, manage and lead projects in view of their objectives, resources and constraints, ensuring the quality of activities and deliverables.
• Respect deadlines and the work plan, and adhere to specifications.
• 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
• Use and produce scientific and technical documents (reports, plans, specifications, etc.) adapted to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Adopt a professional and responsible approach, showing an open and critical mind in an independent professional development process.
• Analyse their personal functioning and adapt their professional attitudes.
• Contribute by researching the innovative solution of a problem in engineering sciences.
• Acquire and analyse data rigorously.
• Adequately interpret the results taking into account the reference framework within which the research was developed.

Learning Outcomes of UE

The objective is to provide students with a lot of information to help them make the right choice of metals and metal alloys for their applications, as well as a comprehensive overview of the manufacturing processes for metal parts. This choice is generally the result of a compromise and requires a perfect knowledge of the properties of use and their relationship with the structure of the material, as well as the manufacturing properties.
Students are made aware of the industry's climate and environmental issues, and how the field, driven and nourished by research, is making its climate and environmental transitions.
The impact and responsibility of the engineer and the choices he makes on the life cycle of a component, the consumption of resources and energy, and how to optimize these aspects, are also highlighted.
A strong link with the professional world and industrial practices is highlighted in particular through feedback from industry, practical examples and case studies.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Because of their importance in choosing a metal or a metal alloy and determining the most suitable heat treatment, the fundamental notions of phase transformations in the solid state and their practical consequences are particularly studied.
The practical observation of microstructures and the evaluation of mechanical properties complete the training.
The situation and the engineer's job are developed during industrial visits, feedback and case studies.
A comprehensive overview of the manufacturing processes of metal parts and their properties is also given in close connection with the industry, providing teaching at the top of the technological and industrial requirements.

I-META-003 presents the theory and development of mainly ferrous metal alloys (steel - cast iron). Based on the phase diagrams and the phase transformations in the solid state, the AA justifies the realization of heat treatments. Powder metallurgy forming, which is mainly of current interest, is detailed.
I-META-004 proposes teaching the student microstructural characterization techniques through practical laboratory work and the realization of laboratory test reports.
I-META-005 concerns the realization of industrial visits illustrating notions seen in the course or presenting aspects not covered but of current interest, allowing the student to have a more open mind about the engineer's profession and responsibilities.
I-GMEC-001 provides a study of the processing properties of metals with the goal of giving students the keys to understanding liquid and solid state forming techniques as well as sheet metal forming, material removal, welding, and brazing techniques.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

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
• Practical exam - Face-to-face

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

I-META-003: Oral exam, 100% of the note. Maximum duration: 2 hours. Approximately 45 minutes of written preparation on the blackboard and the rest of the time in oral questioning for each student. The exam consists of a general question on a chapter of the course (the student must be able to synthesize) which will then be discussed, and a secondary question on a more specific part of the course which will also be discussed.

I-META-004: Practical work, 60% of the note. The practical work reports are due at the beginning of the next session. The evaluation takes into account the work done during the laboratory sessions, the quality of the presentation of the reports, the thoroughness of the explanations given and the good command of units and significant figures.
Practical work test, 40% of the note. Maximum duration: 2 hours. Approximately 30 min of practical manipulation and the rest of the time in written questions for each student (students are asked to answer various questions about the laboratories performed).

I-META-005: Plants visits, 100 % of the note. A report of astonishment is requested after each plant visit.

I-GMEC-001: Oral examination without written preparation on the whole of the material seen in the course, 100% of the note. Duration of 25 minutes. Order of appearance according to a schedule communicated before the exam. No materials or resources are required. A pen and paper are recommended to facilitate answers based on diagrams and drawings, if necessary. Dress and presentation appropriate for an oral examination.
 

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE assessment

I-META-003: 40%
I-META-004: 15%
I-META-005: 5%
I-GMEC-001: 40%
The success of the UE is conditioned by a minimum note of 8/20 for each AA which constitutes it.
If the note of an AA is lower than 8/20, the note of the UE is worth the note of this AA (the lowest note of all the AA lower than 8/20).

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
• Practical exam - Face-to-face

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

I-META-003: Same as Q1. Oral exam, 100% of the note. Maximum duration: 2 hours. Approximately 45 minutes of written preparation on the blackboard and the rest of the time in oral questioning for each student. The exam consists of a general question on a chapter of the course (the student must be able to synthesize) which will then be discussed and a secondary question on a more specific part of the course which will also be discussed.

I-META-004: Transfer of the note obtained in Q1 if superior or equal to 10/20.
Practical work, 60% of the note. Carry-over of the note of Q1.
Practical work test, 40% of the final mark. Maximum duration: approximately 30 minutes of practical work.

I-GMEC-001: Same as Q1. Oral examination without written preparation on the whole of the material seen in the course, 100% of the note. Duration of 25 minutes. Order of appearance according to a schedule communicated before the exam. No materials or resources are required. A pen and paper are recommended to facilitate answers based on diagrams and drawings, if necessary. Dress and presentation appropriate for an oral examination.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

I-META-003: 45% (transfer of the note obtained in June if > or = 10/20)
I-META-004: 10% (transfer of the note obtained in June if > or = 10/20)
I-GMEC-001: 45% (transfer of the note obtained in June if > or = 10/20)
The success of the UE is conditioned by a minimum note of 8/20 for each AA which constitutes it.
If the note of an AA is lower than 8/20, the note of the UE is worth the note of this AA (the lowest note of all the AA lower than 8/20).