Objectives of general skills

• 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
• Present a chosen solution in the form of a design, a schema, a plan, a model, a prototype, software and/or digital model
• Identify and acquire the information and skills needed to solve the problem
• Collaborate, work in a team
• Interact effectively with other students to achieve collaborative projects
• Analyse personal performance within a group
• Identify and appropriately implement the different ways of working in a group
• Demonstrate thoroughness and independence throughout their studies
• Identify the different fields and participants in engineering
• Be self-aware, self-assess and develop appropriate learning strategies

UE's Learning outcomes

Formulate a personal reflection on the engineering profession and his/her own wishes of professional development
Describe and use the steps of a project, according to CDIO approach 
Implement teamwork and conflict resolution skills; 
Evaluate a solution, recommendation or decision taking into account simple ethical questions
Use basic tools (catalogs and standards; spreadsheets, CAD tools and possibly FabLab; error propagation) to support the design and analysis of a solution

UE Content

- 6 two-hour sessions on identified topics of Engineering
- 6 two-hour sessions where one or two witnesses of the profession to share their experiences
- 12 afternoon of activities related to the dynamics of a project 
(for more details, see the Learning Activities)

Prior experience

Sans objet

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Presentation and works

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - comments

Written report and presentation of the project and debriefing on the teamwork: 80%
Written report on the current challenges and the student's professionel development and oral discussion with one academic staff member: 20%

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - type

• N/A

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - comments

Not applicable

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Presentation and works

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - comments

Extended written report on topics to be precised by the steering committee
Oral exam on the contents of the extended report.

Resit Assessment for IT - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type

• N/A

Resit Assessment for IT - Term 1 (B1BA1) - Comments

Not applicable