HEPL

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Discovering and Understanding  economic and financial environment

Preparing to work experience placement (BAC3) through an introduction to Business Management

Grasp aspects of Human Resource Management (HRM)

Introduction : needs and wants; products

(Macro –economic approach)

* economic agents : who ? their functions?

*NGP

* flows and economic scheme

- Money: creation ; functions. Credit

Management

*the Firme: its Job (Investment and Added Value)

*Financing (Equity ;credits)

*Balance Sheet;Trading and Profit and Loss Account.

 *Costing Accounting (exercices)

- Paul A. Samuelson, Economics .8è edition,Armand Colin, 1975, T1, 675 pp ; T2, 636 pp

Collins, E.C.G., Devanna, M.A., MBA, Boulogne, Maxima, 1991

Lochard, J., Comprendre la gestion, Paris, Editions d’organisation, 1981,6è éd.

Vernimmen, P., Finance d’entreprise, Paris, Dalloz, 2000,4è éd.

Ward, M., 50 Techniques essentielles de gestion, Paris, De Vecchi, 1998

C.Drury ,COSTING an introduction ,Chapman&Hall ,1991,2nd ed.

Ward, M., 50 Techniques essentielles de gestion, Paris, De Vecchi, 1998

Coopers &Lybrand, la PME et sa gestion, Bruxelles, L’Echo, 1996

Crédit Communal (Dexia), New Business, Bruxelles, Dexia, 1998

Trends Cash, Le guide entreprendre, Anvers, Roularta Media, 2000

 Internet:

echonet.be

newbusiness.mib.be

yahoo/finance/guide de la finance

exercises

High school mathematics

The emphasis will be put on the benefits that can be gained by a correct exploitation of data collected in the right way.

Descriptive statistics: univariate data (definitions, diagrams, central and dispersion parameters), interval univariate data, 2-variables data (definitions, diagrams, stereograms, curves fitting).

Basics of probability theory: Kolmogorv axioms, Bayes’ theorem, random variables (distribution functions, probability density functions, central and dispersion functions), theoretical distributions (binomial distribution, Poisson’s distribution, normal distribution, Student’s distribution, χ2 distribution…), couples of random variables.

Statistical inference: sampling (point and interval estimates of the mean and the variance of a population or a percentage…), hypothesis testing, tests for goodness of fit, industrial examples

Gaultier M., Statistique, 100 exercices corrigés avec résumés de cours, Vuibert, Paris, 1997.

Pellaumail J., Perret A., Baslé L., Probabilités et statistiques pour ingénieurs et commerciaux, Cépaduès, Toulouse, 1999.

Wonnacott T., Wonnacott R., Statistiques, Economica, Paris, 1984.

Basic knowledge of first candidacy program: electrostatics, magnetism, electromagnetism, dc state.

Computation methods used for the analysis of basic elctronic circuits

Semi conductors

p-n junction

Junction diode

Rectifier circuits

Zener Diode

Junction transistor

Polarisation circuits

Thevenin's theorem

Small signal amplification

F.E.T.

Principes d'Electroniique. Albert Malvino. Dunod

Sufficient knowledge in Physics, Heat-Transfer and calculus

To bring a basic knowledge of the Principles of Thermodynamics in connection with Engineering

Thermodynamics principles - Partial derivatives and associated relations - Thermodynamic properties of substances - Constant volume, isobaric, isothermal, isentropic and polytropic processes. Steady flow processes - Thermodynamics of high-speed gas flow.

Gas power cycles: reciprocating engines and gas-turbines engines. Vapour and combined power cycles - Refrigeration cycles - Air-conditioning processes : properties and charts. Problems.

Houberechts A, La thermodynamique technique, Bruxelles, Vander, 1975.

 Cengel, Boles, Lacroix - Thermodynamique: Une approche pragmatique  - Ed. de Boeck  2008

HUBERT B. CALLEN, Thermodynamics and an Introduction to Thermostatistics, John Wiley and Sons, 1985

Graphic techniques of the first year

The computer science bases of computer graphics as well as the methodology in use for the construction of a computer based picture will be used in the laboratory along with an introduction to computer-assisted design.

CAD software will be used with a particular emphasis and 3D design.

Continuous assessment for practical works

Calculus related to the non-numerical aspects of the different topics described in this course

The most important numerical methods will be developed, taking the available recent means of computation into account. The emphasis will be put on the accuracy of the results and the different sources of errors will be shown.

Basics of algorithmics. Quadratures. Equations solving. Numerical approximations to differential operators. Linear numerical analysis (equations systems, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, inverses). Numerical resolution of ordinary and partial differential equations. Linear recurrent equations.

Dahlquist G., Björk A., trad. N. Anderson, Numerical methods, Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, 1974.

Démidovitch B., Maron I. , Eléments de calcul numérique, MIR, Moscou, 1987.

Lapidus L., Pinder G., Numerical solution of partial differential equations in sciences and engineering, J. Wiley & Sons, New York, 1982.

Basic knowledge of first candidacy program : electrostatics, magnetism, electromagnetism, dc state analysis

Theory: introduction of the basics to the industrial exploitation of electrical energy

Theory: single- phase circuits - three-phase circuits – single-phase transformer

Laboratory : experimental approach of capacitive and inductive circuits - Volt-ampere and power measures - emfs measure - Oscilloscope and Wheatstone bridge.

Roland E. Thomas/Albert J. Rosa : The analysis and design of linear circuits Wiley

Van der Schueren Mesures électriques U.Lg

High school and first bachelor education in Physics and mathematics

Starting from fundamental laws, the specific equations are established for the motion of a rigid solid moved by a forces system

Impulse and collision, work and kinetic energy, potential energy, conservation of energy, gravitation, rotation of a solid, rotational inertia, kinetic energy of rotation

Buhot et Thuillier, ‘ Cours de mécanique ‘ – Editions Masson – 1994

Halliday, Resnick et Walker, ‘ Fundamentals of physics ‘ – Editions Wiley – 1993

Larrade,‘ Cinématique, collection des industries mécaniques ‘ – Editions Masson 1993

Nihoul,‘ Cours moderne de mécanique rationnelle ‘ – Editions Albin Michel – 1971

Thibaut,‘ Mécanique appliquée – machines motrices et réceptrices ‘ – Editions De Boeck

Theory: written examination at the end of the oral presentation

Applications: continued evaluation (three written tests)

Sufficient knowledge in Physics, physical chemistry, mechanics and electricity are necessary

To bring a theoretical ground for understanding the behaviour technical materials.

Theory:

Materials properties. Temperature effects and properties. Mechanical testing and characterization.

Polymeric materials. Ceramic materials, glasses, cement and concrete. Materials and alloys: properties enhancement, surface modification, heat-treating, and powder metallurgy. Properties : iron and steel, aluminium and alloys, copper and alloys, titanium and alloys, stainless steels. Heat-resistant metals and alloys. Other topics

Application:

Exercises based on the theory of Bachelor 1 and 2.

Les très nombreux aspects examinés dans le cours conduisent à un nombre important de références (citées dans les notes de cours).

Application: continuous assessment

Reading of the plan of a single object;

Utilisation of a CAD system to build a 3D representation of a single object;

Dimensioning.

To be able to use descriptive geometry

Use appropriate techniques to obtain a pattern detail drawing (CAD, classical technique); tolerances

Mechanical fasteners: bolts, keys Nuts Screws springs and washers

Norme belge

Norbert et Philippe, Aide mémoire, Edition Nouvelle, la Capitelle

A Chevalier, Guide du dessinateur industriel, Hachette Technique

Individual or group work practices on computer

Research task in group (3 students)

Transposition of a mechanism by using a 3D program

None

Use of a spreadsheet.

Algorithmics and initiation into the programming with Java

groupe Génie électrique

Algorithmics and programming in language C.

Cells, calculations, functions and graphs of a spreadsheet. Algorithms and organization charts. Constants, variables, objects, structures of control, operations of reading and posting of data, vectors, matrix, strings and static methods of a class with passage of parameters to programming Java.

groupe Génie électrique

Basics functions of computer. - Algorithms and organization charts. -What is C and why study it. -Program structure. -Constants and variables. - Program control. - Standard input/output. -Arrays and strings.

Yves Combes, Tutorial OpenOffice.org Calc, www.framasoft.net

Horstmann & Cornell , Au Coeur de Java 2 : Volume 1, CampusPress 1999

groupe Génie électrique

Kernighan & Ritchie, Le langage C , Dunod 1998

Sedgewick, Algorithms in C , Addison Wesley 2000

Jamsa, C/C++ la bible du programmeur, Reynald Goulet 1999

See 1st year aims and objectives

At the end of the course, students should be able to master the main grammatical difficulties so that they can take part in any common conversation

Grammar : see 1st year description + definite and indefinite article, tense usage, modal verbs,...

Le syllabus distribué aux étudiants reprend la totalité des notes utiles au cours

2hours

Tutorials and exercises

First year Calculus and Algebra

Understanding and ability to use the mathematical notions and tools, which are the object of the course, including with a modern calculating package.

1. Algebra: Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Diagonalisation. Particular matrices. 2. Calculus: Improper integrals. Expansion in power series. Functions of several variables (differential, multiple integral). Fourier series. Line integral and Green Formula. 3. Applications, problems and exercises relating these subjects. 4. Laboratory with a modern calculating package.

R. Courant et F. John, Introduction to Calculus and Analysis, Springer.

H.J. Keisler, Foundations of Infinitesimal Calculus, Prindle, Weber and Schmidt, 1977.

H.J. Keisler, Elementary Calculus, Prindle, Weber and Schmidt, 1986.

Written tests and examination.

Matter seen during the general Chemistry course of bachelor first year.

The course of second bachelor enable to supplement the training of the future Engineer. It gives the basis necessary to approach his specialization in the 2e cycle

Quantum Electric properties of molecules - intermolecular forces - states of matter - solutions - solubility - precipitation - complexation – introduction to organic chemistry.

(1) Mc Quarrie & Rock, Chime générale, De Boeck Université : Bruxelles, 1992.

(2) Huheey, Keiter & Keiter, Chimie inorganique, De Boeck Université : Bruxelles, 1996.

(3) Ilya Prigogine & Dilip Kondepudi, Modern Thermodynamics, Wiley, 1998.

LQRPST method + laboratories.

Small, not announced and not penalizing controls are organized during the year. An examination is organized: theory orally and written exercises.

Basic knowledge of first bachelor program: electrostatics, magnetism, electromagnetism, dc and sinusoidal steady-state analysis.

Computation methods used for the analysis of electrical circuits as well in steady state as transient states.

Theory :Thevenin's and Norton's theorems - Resonant circuits - Computation of linear circuits – complex frequency and network function – transient state and Laplace transform

 Laboratory : one-phase transformer - three-phase circuits - resonance - power measurements -  diode -  rectifier - filtering.

Roland E. Thomas/Albert J. Rosa: The analysis and design of linear circuits Wiley.

Fitzgerald, Higginbotham, Grabel - Basic Electrical Engineering - Ed. Mc Graw Hill

Basic knowledge in: electrostatics, magnetism, dc and ac sinusoidal steady state, electromagnetism.

Basic knowledge in electric DC machine science

Electromechanical basis – dc machines.

Seguier – Notelet "Electrotechnique industrielle", Lavoisier, PARIS

The student has to know the following subjects:

· Mathematical (analytical geometry, the calculus, algebra, trigonometry)

· Mechanics (static’s)

· Physics (of solids)

· Strength of materials (basic cursus)

This cursus is intended to give more training after the basic cursus taught during the first year.

Tension and compression, strength criterion, influence of the weight of the beam, beam of equal strength, shells under pressure, thermal stresses. Shearing, strength criterion.

Torsion, strength criterion, thin tube, rectangular beam, steel sections.

Bending, strength criterion, beam of equal strength, deflection.

Massonnet et Cescotto, Mécanique des matériaux, Liège, Ed. Sciences et Lettres.

Mouton, Résistance des matériaux, Liège, Ed. Imprisil.

Giet et Géminard, Résistance des matériaux (2 tomes), Paris, Ed. Dunod

Theory: lectures

Applications: practical work ; exercises have to be resolved at home.

Basic knowledge (of the level of secondary education) in biology; Background in chemistry, physics, mathematics.

The aim of this course is to contribute to a better knowledge of the alive one.

After an illustration of the many facets which constitute the guiding principles of life, the influence of human activities (domestics and industrial) is studied.

Origin of life and evolution. Organization of alive beings : cell, individual, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere. The biogeochemical cycles of carbon, water, nitrogen. The influence of the human activities on these cycles. Problems involved in pollution: the effect of greenhouse, the degradation of the layer of ozone, acid rains.

de Rosnay, J., L’aventure du vivant, Le Seuil - science ouverte, 1988.

Duvignaud, J., La synthèse écologique, Doin, 1974.

Lemmee, G., Précis d’écologie végétale, Masson, 1978.

Ramade, F., Eléments d’écologie, McGraw-Hill, 1984

Remacle, J., Cours d’écologie végétale, Université de Liège, np.

Lectures 2h/week during the 2nd six-month period