Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Imagine, design, build and operate machines, equipment and processes to provide a solution to a complex problem of energy production, conversion and transmission by integrating the needs, constraints, context and technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental issues.
• Identify the complex problem to be solved and develop the specifications by integrating the needs, constraints, context and technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental issues.
• Integrate rational energy management.
• Evaluate the approach and results in order to adapt or optimize the proposed solution.
• Mobilize a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialized techniques to meet, with expertise and adaptability, the missions of the civil engineer in energy engineering.
• Master and appropriately mobilize knowledge, models, methods and techniques related to solid and fluid mechanics, energy exchange, dynamic and vibratory behavior of systems, mechanical manufacturing and production, machine operation, physical phenomena, machines, equipment and processes related to the production, conversion and transmission of energy
• Study a machine, equipment, or process for the production, conversion, or transmission of energy by critically selecting theories, models, and methodological approaches, and by considering multidisciplinary aspects.
• Identify and discuss potential applications of new and emerging technologies in the energy field.
• Assess the validity of models and results given the state of the science and the characteristics of the problem.
• Plan, manage and carry out projects according to their objectives, resources and constraints, ensuring the quality of activities and deliverables.
• Define and frame the project in terms of its objectives, resources and constraints.
• Evaluate the approach and achievements, adapt them in light of the observations made and feedback received, and make the necessary adaptations and corrections.
• Work effectively in a team, develop leadership, make decisions in multidisciplinary, multicultural and international contexts.
• Interact effectively with other actors to carry out joint projects in various contexts (multidisciplinary, multicultural and international).
• Contribute to the management and coordination of a team that may be composed of people from different levels and disciplines.
• Identify skills and resources, and seek external expertise if necessary.
• Make decisions, individually or collectively, taking into consideration the parameters (human, technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental) involved.
• Communicate and exchange information in a structured manner - orally, graphically and in writing, in French and in one or more other languages - at the scientific, cultural, technical and interpersonal levels, adapting to the goal pursued and the audience concerned.
• Argue and convince, both orally and in writing, in front of a client, a colleague, teachers and juries.
• Select and use the modes and media of written, graphic or oral communication adapted to the goal and the public concerned.
• Use and produce scientific and technical documents (report, plan, specifications, ...) adapted to the goal and the public concerned.
• Act as a responsible, open-minded, and critical professional in an autonomous professional development process.
• Make critical use of the various means available for independent research and training.
• Contribute through research to the innovative solution of a problem in engineering sciences.
• Build a frame of reference, formulate relevant hypotheses and propose appropriate solutions based on the analysis of scientific literature, particularly in new or emerging disciplinary fields.
• Design and implement investigations based on analytical, numerical or experimental approaches
• Collect and analyze data with rigor.
• Interpret results appropriately, taking into account the frame of reference within which the research was developed.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Evaluate and choose technological solutions according to the contemporary challenges of a society in transition
Refine a solution by integrating the low-tech spirit and inclusive, collaborative and open design principles
Participate in a Design Thinking process
Consider a solution in the context of an economy of functionality and cooperation
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Analyze a concrete situation in the context of sustainable development challenges (Planet, People, Prosperity, Participation – Peace).
Propose improvements to a practical situation considering climate change and societal transitions.
Interact with a professional environment to gather information, provide insights, and advocate for solutions.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

The aim of this teaching unit is to help students grasp the contemporary challenges of sustainable development through a case study. It is therefore based on a teaching activity that provides content relating to societal change. It culminates in a case study in a corporate engineering context.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

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

Presentations : Groups of students will deliver a presentation of their teamwork based on a given challenge. The presentation should explain the design and implementation a potential solution covering different aspects of the course. The presentation should showcase their understanding of the context, their analyses following LowTech or other principles from the course, and specific considerations.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q2 UE assessment

The aim of this teaching unit is to help students grasp the contemporary challenges of sustainable development through a case study. The overall grade is therefore determined by the case study.

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

Individual students will deliver a report based on a given challenge. The report should explain the design and implementation a potential solution covering different aspects of the course. The report should showcase their understanding of the context, their analyses following LowTech or other principles from the course, and specific considerations.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

The aim of this teaching unit is to help students grasp the contemporary challenges of sustainable development through a case study. The overall grade is therefore determined by the case study.