Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Imagine, design, carry out and operate solutions (machines, equipment, processes, systems and units) to provide a solution to a complex problem by integrating needs, constraints, context and technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental issues.
• Identify complex problems to be solved and develop the specifications by integrating needs, contexts and technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental issues.
• Optimally design and calculate the dimensions of machinery, equipment, processes, systems or units, based on state of the art, a study or model, addressing the problem raised; evaluate them in light of various parameters of the specifications.
• Implement a chosen solution in the form of a drawing, a schema, a diagram or a plan that complies with standards, a model, a prototype, software and/or digital model
• Integrate, where applicable, maintenance policies and quality approach, rational energy management, and components from different technologies.
• Evaluate the approach and results for their adaptation or optimisation of the proposed solution.
• Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out mechanical engineering missions, using their expertise and adaptability.
• Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge, models, methods and techniques specific to mechanical engineering.
• Study a machine, equipment, system, method or device by critically selecting theories and methodological approaches, and taking into account multidisciplinary aspects.
• Identify and discuss possible applications of new and emerging technologies in the field of mechanical engineering.
• Assess the validity of models and results in view of the state of science and characteristics of the problem.
• Plan, manage and lead projects in view of their objectives, resources and constraints, ensuring the quality of activities and deliverables.
• Define and align the project in view of its objectives, resources and constraints.
• Exploit project management principles and tools, particularly the work plan, schedule, and the document monitoring.
• Assess the approach and achievements, adapt them in view of the observations and feedback received, make necessary adjustments and corrections.
• Respect deadlines and the work plan, and adhere to specifications.
• Work effectively in teams, develop leadership, make decisions in multidisciplinary, multicultural, and international contexts.
• Interact effectively with others to carry out common projects in various contexts (multidisciplinary, multicultural, and international).
• Contribute to the management and coordination of a team that may be composed of people of different levels and disciplines.
• Identify skills and resources, and research external expertise if necessary.
• Make decisions, individually or collectively, taking into account the parameters involved (human, technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
• 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 clients, colleagues, teachers and boards, both orally and in writing.
• Select and use written communication methods and materials, graphically or orally, adapted to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• 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.
• Finalise a realistic career plan in line with the realities in the field and their profile (aspirations, strengths, weaknesses, etc.).
• Show an open and critical mind by bringing to light technical and non-technical issues of analysed problems and proposed solutions.
• Exploit the different means available in order to inform and train independently.
• Contribute by researching the innovative solution of a problem in engineering sciences.
• Construct a framework, formulate relevant hypotheses and propose appropriate solutions from the analysis of scientific literature, particularly in new or emerging disciplines.
• Design and implement investigations based on analytical, numerical and experimental approaches.
• Collect and analyse data rigorously.
• Adequately interpret results taking into account the reference framework within which the research was developed.
• Communicate, in writing and orally, on the approach and its results in highlighting both the scientific criteria of the research conducted and the theoretical and technical innovation potential, as well as possible non-technical issues.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Use appropriate techniques, engineering knowledge, scientific tools, mathematical modelling and simulation to identify, define, analyze and solve a multidisciplinary problem.
Achieve and summarize a state of the art Generate and evaluate multiple possible solutions and select the best one.
Develop an ability to design a product or a mechanical system to meet an identified need.
Take initiative and responsibility, develop creativity, develop critical thinking, synthetise their own thoughts, draw conclusions.
Use available resources, know where to get help, have good seeking skills, learn to gain new knowledge and develop new skills.
Plan work, take responsibility in the long term
Communicate effectively, organize meetings with academic and industrial promoters, sell a solution at technical and nontechnical levels, produce progress reports and a final report, give presentation.
Work well in teams, schedule and manage a project, participate in discussions, make team decisions, build the prototype, participate in the contest.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

This integrated project brings together a multi-disciplinary team of students whose mission is to design, industrialize, manufacture and test a robot, a vehicle, or an industrial prototype. The project may allow students to participate to international contests (Shell Eco Marathon, Eurobot and so on) but it can be an industrial large-scale project as well (development of a motorcycle, a car racing, an industrial equipment, a production system and so on). It gives the opportunity to students to apply the skills developed over the previous years and to learn more independently. The project is focused to objectives within agreed timeframes. The student team is organized according to the standards practised in the industry. Students are coached by representatives of various departments of the faculty. Bimonthly meetings are organized and a meeting report is written and forwarded as well as an action items list that need to be accomplished with due dates. Each student has technical missions (mechanical design, modelling and simulation, software development, power electronics, control electronics, test bench and so on) and non-technical missions (project manager, secretary, treasurer, purchase, logistics, external contacts, organization of manufacturing and so on).

Prior Experience

All the scientific and technical knowledge as well as personal skill acquired by the students throughout their course of study.