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1st Bachelor in Electromechanical Engineering: Mechanics
ECTS Credits | Number of Hours (h/year) | |
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4 | 45 | |
2,5 | 30 | |
2,5 | 30 | |
4 | 45 | |
6 | 75 | |
2,5 | 30 | |
2,5 | 30 | |
4 | 45 | |
2,5 | 30 | |
4 | 45 | |
2,5 | 30 | |
4 | 45 | |
2,5 | 30 | |
2,5 | 30 | |
4 | 45 | |
6 | 75 | |
4 | 45 |
Technical drawing and engineering
ECTS Credits | 6 |
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Number of Hours (h/year) | 75 |
Teaching staff | ELSEN, Rachel; LOUYS, Pierre |
Course Unit | Compulsory |
Term | Quad. 1 and 2 |
Code | TECH-MECM0012/1 |
Prerequisite | None |
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Aims and Objectives | The purpose of the technical drawing is to gradually bring the students to be able to design of a mechanism. |
Description | The course will be cut out in two parts: 1ère part: technical drawing step by step, to apply the theory to handle: reading of drawing rules of representation and quotation of a mechanical part functional analysis leading to: functional dimensioning the dimensioning limits the geometric limits states of surface Mechanical connections - guidance - sealing -... design of foundry parts design of welding parts 2ème left: complements of design Step by step, to supplement mechanics sets in which miss mechanical connections, guidance, the shapes of foundry... in order to guarantee their good operate. To make good choices, tolerances... To carry out the nomenclature of the components |
Bibliography | Guide du dessinateur industriel, Chevalier, Editions Hachette |
Teaching and Learning Methods | Laboratory work Practical work |
Assessment Methods | Written examinations Continuous assessment |
Notes | Yes |
Language | French |
Logic and programming
ECTS Credits | 2,5 |
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Number of Hours (h/year) | 30 |
Teaching staff | ISTAZ, André |
Course Unit | Compulsory |
Term | Quad. 2 |
Code | TECH-MECM0003/1 |
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Aims and Objectives | To be able to draw logic circuits of a logical function using NAND functions only. To be able to draw logic circuits of a logical neither function using NOR functions only. Know how to apply the rules of the Boole algebra and De Morgan theorems. To be able to analyze a problem of a combinatorial command respecting the different stages : verity table, simplification of the equations using the Karnaugh tables, draw the logic circuit, electronic and electric cabling. To know how a RS memory is working, of a temporization on set and reset, to know how a monostable works. Identify a sequential problem, know how to analyze it and realize the command under the form of a logic circuit, of cabled electronic and electric cabled command. To know binary, hexadecimal and BCD codes. |
Description | Notions of binary variable, electronic and electrical conventions (positive and negative logic). Basic logical functions : not – or – and. Rules of Boole algebra : distributivity, factorization, De Morgan, identities, exercises. Nand & nor operators are universal, exercises. Simplification using Karnaugh. Analysis and realization of simple combinatory cabled commands. Temporization functions : on delay – off delay – monostable. RS memory function : priority on set, priority on reset, nand & nor realizations. . Analysis and realization of simple sequential cabled commands. Decimal, binary and hexadecimal systems, BCD code |
Bibliography | Logique de commande - A.Istaz |
Teaching and Learning Methods | Lectures The theory course is based on numerous exercises. Simulation by software (Electronic Workbench). |
Assessment Methods | Written examinations |
Notes | Yes |
Language | French |
Theory of the circuits
ECTS Credits | 4 |
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Number of Hours (h/year) | 45 |
Teaching staff | CRASSON, Alexandre |
Course Unit | Compulsory |
Term | Quad. 1 and 2 |
Code | TECH-MECM0004/1 |
Prerequisite | None |
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Aims and Objectives | An application of the laws of electrokinetic’s in D.C. current. Transitory phenomena in RC and RL circuits. Circuits in sinusoidal AC single-phase current. Calculations of the circuits by the complex representation electric quantities. |
Description | Potential difference and electrical current. Electrical energy and power. The law of ohm - exercises. Resistance, conductance, resistivity, supraconductivity, law of Pouillet, law of Joule. Groupings of resistances, current and tension dividers. Groupings of generators. Kirchoff’s laws, exercices. Theorem of superposition, exercises. Theorem of Thévenin, exercises. The condenser: charge and discharges, time-constant of RC circuit. Inductance: current in a RL circuit, time-constant. The AC single-phase current: representation by turning vector, characteristics, average and effective values, vectorial representation of Fresnel, complex representations (polar and rectangular). Complexes Impedance of pure elements, exercises. Active-reactive-apparent Powers exercises. complex calculation of circuits series – parallel - mixed. Improvement of the power-factor in single-phase current. Phen |
Bibliography | |
Teaching and Learning Methods | Lectures |
Assessment Methods | Written examinations |
Notes | Yes |
Language | French |
Electric measurements - Electric machines
ECTS Credits | 2,5 |
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Number of Hours (h/year) | 30 |
Teaching staff | CRASSON, Alexandre |
Course Unit | Compulsory |
Term | Quad. 2 |
Code | TECH-MECM0005/1 |
Prerequisite | Attend the course ‘Electric Circuits – Theoretical aspects’ |
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Aims and Objectives | Experiment the theoretical aspects of the course Use measure instruments such as: voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, oscilloscope |
Description | DC Measurements: calculations and measurements on resistance groupings (in series and in parallel). Calculations and measurements on mixed resistance groupings: Thévenin’s application: The Wheatstone bridge. Load and unload a condenser. Measurements in single-phased alternate current. Calculations and measurements on impedance groupings (in series and in parallel) Measurement of a coil inductance and of the quality factor Measurement of active and reactive power Improvement of the power factor |
Bibliography | A. Istaz , "Circuits Electriques" |
Teaching and Learning Methods | Laboratory work Practice groups of 2 (possibly 3) students. Student groups have to write reports of each practice session. Continuous assessment is based on these reports (100% of the points). |
Assessment Methods | Continuous assessment |
Notes | Yes |
Language | French |
Applied Mathematics
ECTS Credits | 4 |
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Number of Hours (h/year) | 45 |
Teaching staff | DE SOTTO MAYOR, Jose |
Course Unit | Compulsory |
Term | Quad. 1 and 2 |
Code | TECH-MECM0007/1 |
Prerequisite | Basic knowledge in algebra and trigonometry |
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Aims and Objectives | Revision of notions studied in secondary or high school. Study of mathematics principles useful for the understanding of technical problems linked to the formation in electricity and mechanics. |
Description | Limits and derivatives Series expansion (McLaurin, Taylor, Newton) Functions representation Calculation of extrema Exponential and logarithmic functions Probability and statistics Matrix. |
Bibliography | Cours de mathématiques - J. Martin Ed. Dunod Algèbre linéaire – J. Bair Ed. De Boeck Université |
Teaching and Learning Methods | Lectures Tutorials with a great number of exercises |
Assessment Methods | Written examinations Oral examinations |
Notes | Yes |
Language | French |
Metrology and mechanical testing
ECTS Credits | 2,5 |
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Number of Hours (h/year) | 30 |
Teaching staff | ETIENNE, Marc |
Course Unit | Compulsory |
Term | Quad. 1 |
Code | TECH-MECM0008/1 |
Prerequisite | Physical and trigonometry fundamental notions |
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Aims and Objectives | The mechanical technician must be able to: determine the abilities of a gauging instrument; calibrate a gauging instrument; Make a simple gauging and estimate the gauging error. |
Description | Metrology aims: Qualities of gauging instruments; Marked gauging and gauge bloc; Different error types; Gauging equipment calibration; Usual gauging instruments; Angle measurement and gauging; Error estimation; Thread gauging; Surface roughness. Practical work: Shaft gauging, bore gauging, depth gauging, space between pins gauging Angle gauging, cone gauging. Cylindrical gauging. Thread gauging. Roughness measurement |
Bibliography | Métrologie d’ateliers- L. Compain - Paris Ed. Eyrolles Cahier de laboratoire de Métrologie-L. Radoux - Ed. Adicut Cours de Métrologie-E. Bodart - Ed. Ulg soc. coop.del’A.E.E.S. |
Teaching and Learning Methods | Lectures Tutorials Laboratory work Laboratory work: +/- 17 students |
Assessment Methods | Written and/or oral examination Projects or practical work Practical work |
Notes | Yes |
Language | French |
Knowledge of Materials
ECTS Credits | 2,5 |
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Number of Hours (h/year) | 30 |
Teaching staff | LOUYS, Pierre |
Course Unit | Compulsory |
Term | Quad. 1 and 2 |
Code | TECH-MECM0010/1 |
Prerequisite | |
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Aims and Objectives | Explain the influence of alloy elements ( Ferro - alloys ) and of thermo processing on manufacturing steel structural modification Interpret the industrial classifications regarding steel and non ferrous metals; interpret the technical documentation regarding plastics and composites. Select the materials that best fit to the task: endurance, strength, hardness, mach inability, ductility, resistance to corrosion, elasticity. |
Description | Study of binary equilibrium diagrams Alloy definition – properties Equilibrium diagrams Completely miscible metals on liquid state Partially miscible metals on liquid state Steel-carbon alloy Siderurgy, steels, white & grey fonts, malleable fonts Quenching, Annealing and other heat treatments, reasons of choices. Aloyed steels Definition and classification off addition elements Non-ferrous materials Coatings Choice of materials Corrosion, different types, factors, means to struggle Metallurgy |
Bibliography | |
Teaching and Learning Methods | Lectures Project or fieldwork |
Assessment Methods | Written examinations |
Notes | Yes |
Language | French |
Computer science laboratory
ECTS Credits | 4 |
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Number of Hours (h/year) | 45 |
Teaching staff | ETIENNE, Marc |
Course Unit | Compulsory |
Term | Quad. 1 and 2 |
Code | TECH-MECM0030/1 |
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Aims and Objectives | The student must be able to: learn to handle a micro-computer, its operating system and its graphic interface in order to correctly use hard-and-software’s of which he/she disposes; realize a work session on a network connected micro-computer; analyze a problem, choose the appropriate software, organize and build the suitable solution; discover some software’s installed in the laboratory and continue his/her learning by him-/herself. |
Description | In the user’s point of view, understanding of the working of the computers and its peripheral devices. Aims and general principles of an operating system (DOS and Windows). Practical approaches of tabular software (ex.: Excel) resolving electromechanian’s problems. Practical approaches of word treatments (ex.: Word) by means of topic exercises. Discovery of compiled or interpreted programming software. Learning of an editor’s HTML code in order to show works, Reports or products through any multimedia solutions like Internet, CD. |
Bibliography | Manuels Microsoft |
Teaching and Learning Methods | Tutorials Laboratory work Exercises realized on computers; Laboratory work: +/- 17 students. |
Assessment Methods | Written and/or oral examination Projects or practical work Practical work |
Notes | Yes |
Language | French |
Strength of materials
ECTS Credits | 4 |
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Number of Hours (h/year) | 45 |
Teaching staff | DE SOTTO MAYOR, Jose |
Course Unit | Compulsory |
Term | Quad. 1 and 2 |
Code | TECH-MECM0018/1 |
Prerequisite | Forces and vectors Trigonometry for triangles |
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Aims and Objectives | To identify strains To understand links between external forces, strain and distortion To be able to check the size of parts or to determinate them. |
Description | Usefulness of this subject Identification of tensions Traction Compression Shearing Plane bending Torsion. |
Bibliography | Notes de cours de résistance des matériaux - W. Julémont Résistance des matériaux - C. Pache Ed. Delta S.A. Résistance des matériaux - J.P.Larralde Ed. Masson et E.A.P. |
Teaching and Learning Methods | Lectures Tutorials with a great number of exercises. |
Assessment Methods | Written and/or oral examination |
Notes | Yes |
Language | French |
Applied chemistry
ECTS Credits | 2,5 |
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Number of Hours (h/year) | 30 |
Teaching staff | BAECKEN, Marianne |
Course Unit | Compulsory |
Term | Quad. 1 |
Code | TECH-MECM0019/1 |
Prerequisite | Null |
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Aims and Objectives | Chemistry intervenient in many fields the technicians mechanics have to face chemical problems in their future life |
Description | Structure of atms, molecules and ions Chemical periodicity Numbers of oxidation Chemical mineral functions and nomenclature Different types of reactions Stoechiometrie Perfect gases Electro – chemistry – batteries – corrosion PH notions |
Bibliography | Mc Quarrie et Rock, Chimie générale, De Boeck Université : Bruxelles 1992 Paul Arnaud, Cours de chimie physique, 32° éd. Dunod : Paris, 1990 Mahan, chimie, InterEditions : Paris, 1977 |
Teaching and Learning Methods | Lectures |
Assessment Methods | Written examinations Written examination in january and in june if necessery |
Notes | Yes |
Language | French |
Mechanical construction - cutting technology
ECTS Credits | 6 |
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Number of Hours (h/year) | 75 |
Teaching staff | ELSEN, Rachel; Zava, Vito |
Course Unit | Compulsory |
Term | Quad. 1 and 2 |
Code | TECH-MECM0020/1 |
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Aims and Objectives | Cutting technology: Inform the student on the technics and applications used in machining workshops as well as the equipment's limits and possibilities. Instilling the ability to make right choices as for as conception and manufacture are concerned, these choices should also be cost-effective: Cutting tools machining adapted, Cutting conditions and carbide nuances. Be able to verify capacity of chosen equipments (practicability, power, duration). Inform the student on the unusual technologies of cutting, used in workshops.
Inform the student on the mechanical construction technologies.
Some laboratory works will be done in a training center ( subject to availability of the center). |
Description | The machine tools; Cutting tools; Turning; Drilling; Milling; Grinding Abrasive machining; electrochemical machining; chemical milling; ultrasonic machining;....
punching; cold stamping; stamping; forging; bending; powder metallurgy;...
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Bibliography |
MEMOTECH PRODUCTIQUE matériaux et usinage Editions CASTEILLA Collection A. Caplier Par C. BARLIER & L. GIRARDIN |
Teaching and Learning Methods | Lectures Laboratory work |
Assessment Methods | Written examinations Continuous assessment |
Notes | Yes |
Language | French |
Mechanics of rigid bodies
ECTS Credits | 4 |
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Number of Hours (h/year) | 45 |
Teaching staff | DE SOTTO MAYOR, Jose |
Course Unit | Compulsory |
Term | Quad. 1 and 2 |
Code | TECH-MECM0022/1 |
Prerequisite | Vectors and vector representation – Operations on vectors – Resolution of right-angled triangles – Solving quadratic equations and equation systems. |
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Aims and Objectives | The student must be able to solve simple problems about static (2, 3 or 4 forces, with or without friction), dynamics or kinematics and to apply the results in engineering and design department. |
Description | Static: Force – Force momentum – Vector and analytic sum of forces – Forces equilibrium – Adhesion and friction - Rumbling – Force effects superposition Dynamics: Basic principle - Inertia – Power and work – Wind resistance - … Kinematics: Linear uniform movement – Movement with constant acceleration – Circular uniform movement – Cams – Instant circular center. |
Bibliography | La mécanique par les problèmes (3 tomes) - Campa, Chappert & Picand Ed. Foucher |
Teaching and Learning Methods | Lectures Tutorials with a great number of exercises. |
Assessment Methods | Written examinations Oral examinations |
Notes | Yes |
Language | French |
Fluids mechanics
ECTS Credits | 2,5 |
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Number of Hours (h/year) | 30 |
Teaching staff | DE SOTTO MAYOR, Jose |
Course Unit | Compulsory |
Term | Quad. 1 |
Code | TECH-MECM0023/1 |
Prerequisite | None |
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Aims and Objectives | To give students an introduction to fluid mechanics in order to complete their knowledge in solid mechanics To solve as many problems as possible |
Description | Fluids properties and characteristics Fluids static Viscosity, pressure and hydrostatic forces Pascal's principle and Archimedes' pressure Translation and rotation of liquid masses. |
Bibliography | Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique Par Ranald Giles-Jack Evett – Cheng Liu Série Schaum – McGraw-Hill |
Teaching and Learning Methods | Lectures Tutorials |
Assessment Methods | Written examinations |
Notes | Yes |
Language | French |
C.A.D. – C.A.M.
ECTS Credits | 4 |
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Number of Hours (h/year) | 45 |
Teaching staff | ELSEN, Rachel; LOUYS, Pierre |
Course Unit | Compulsory |
Term | Quad. 1 |
Code | TECH-MECM0013/1 |
Prerequisite | None |
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Aims and Objectives | Theory: Le purpose of the course is to handle: schematization, modes of assemblies and guidance, processes of development, rule and implementation (foundry, welding...) of tracing. Practical: The purpose of the course is to make it possible to the students to use the tools and the procedures using data processing for the execution of 2D. Software: AutoCAD on station of CFAO |
Description | Theory Schematization mechanical connections Guidance: in rotate, translate Sealing: static, dynamic Practical mind for the parts: moulding, welding Practical: in front of a working station using a D.A.O software., the student, at the end of the training will be able to: Use the working station CAD: Use the software: Use the plotter |
Bibliography | |
Teaching and Learning Methods | Lectures Tutorials |
Assessment Methods | Written examinations Projects or practical work Continuous assessment test |
Notes | Yes |
Language | French |
Methods office and CNC
ECTS Credits | 4 |
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Number of Hours (h/year) | 45 |
Teaching staff | Zava, Vito |
Course Unit | Compulsory |
Term | Quad. 1 and 2 |
Code | TECH-MECM0025/1 |
Prerequisite | Basic notions of technical drawing (reading of plan). |
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Aims and Objectives | Preparing machining process parts |
Description | Method's office role in mechanical building firm. Analyzing design drawing. Location of elementary surfaces to machine. Development of manufacture draft study. Machining simulation. Dimensions dispersion and adjustment. Contracts of phases with machining times. Programming language numerical control. Tool ray Correction. Programming exercises. |
Bibliography | Guide du technicien en productique. Hachette technique, A. Chevalier – J. Bohan |
Teaching and Learning Methods | Lectures Tutorials |
Assessment Methods | Written examinations Continuous assessment |
Notes | Yes |
Language | French |
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
ECTS Credits | 2,5 |
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Number of Hours (h/year) | 30 |
Teaching staff | DE SOTTO MAYOR, Jose |
Course Unit | Compulsory |
Term | Quad. 2 |
Code | TECH-MECM0027/1 |
Prerequisite | Basis of logical arithmetic (AND – OR – NAND – NOR functions) |
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Aims and Objectives | It's an introduction to use of pneumatics in automation. This class is mainly based on practical applications of automation and has not much theory. |
Description | Description of basic components. Compressed air treatment Resolution of combinatorial and sequential logic problems Use of a software for the simulation of pneumatics schemes Design and construction of automate on didactic boards. |
Bibliography | Automatismes par l'air comprimé (Manuel Norgren Martonair). |
Teaching and Learning Methods | Lectures Tutorials Laboratory work Laboratory work. |
Assessment Methods | Continuous assessment Projects |
Notes | In part |
Language | French |
Second Language: English
ECTS Credits | 2,5 |
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Number of Hours (h/year) | 30 |
Teaching staff | Facchini, Lorenzo; NICOLAY, Nathalie |
Course Unit | Compulsory |
Term | Quad. 1 and 2 |
Code | TECH-MECM0028/1 |
Prerequisite | None |
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Aims and Objectives | Basic Grammar and vocabulary Understanding easy texts related to mechanics (guides, folders) |
Description | The different elements of a sentence (nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, ...) Reading and translating texts related to mechanics Oral and written exercises |
Bibliography | A Quick and Easy Guide to English for Inpres Students
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Teaching and Learning Methods | Lectures |
Assessment Methods | Written examinations Continuous assessment |
Notes | In part |
Language | French English |
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