Teaching method

. Features favouring interdisciplinarity :

The curriculum of the Master’s in Applied mathematics engineering is intrinsically interdisciplinary.

Indeed, besides a compulsory expertise in electronics, a student who so wishes can choose the option in  "Networking and Telecommunications", which is at the junction between computing and electricity. Moreover, the student also has the opportunity to choose "Computing and Applied mathematics", at the junction between computing and applied mathematics, or "Biomedical engineering and bioinformatics", which applies computing to the living world.

Besides that, any student who submits a coherent project can approach non-technical fields via elective courses.

Also, as is the case for any engineer, engineers in computer science will, in the course of their career, be required to oversee projects and teams and will be involved in the complex socio-economic context related to computing. This explains why the Master’s curriculum in computer science engineering also features options in management and the launching of small and medium-sized companies  .

. Variety of teaching strategies

The pedagogy implemented in the engineering Master’s curriculum is aligned with that of the engineering Bachelor’s curriculum: active learning, a balanced mix of group and individual work, and substantial time devoted to the development of non-technical competencies.

More specifically, via a pedagogy which stresses project-type activities(including a large scale project which places groups of students in a  semi-professional situation), the training aims to develop students’ good judgment in the design, modelling, setting up and validation of complex computer systems.

The final thesis amounts to half of the workload of the final year ; it offers the possibility to thoroughly investigate a given subject and, through its mere volume and context, can be considered as a genuine introduction to the professional life of an engineer or a researcher.

. Variety of learning situations :

The student will encounter a variety of pedagogical tools tailored to the various disciplines : formal lectures, projects, tutorials, problem-based learning, case studies, experimental laboratory work, industrial or research training, individual and group work, seminars given by outside scientists, etc. For some subjects, e-learning will allow students to make progress at their own rhythm and carry out virtual experiments.

This variety of situations will help students to build their knowledge in an iterative and progressive manner, while developing their autonomy, organizational skills, time management, and capacity to use various modes of communication, …The most advanced computer equipment (hardware, software, networks) is made available to assist students in their work.

. Use of foreign languages :

Globalization requires that any concern should open up to foreign markets. Moreover, the vehicular language of computing is English. In order to enable students to improve their knowledge of technical English, most first-semester courses are given in English. Course notes and tutoring are also in English.  However, students may ask questions and take exams in French if they so wish.

En outre, le programme prévoit la possibilité de suivre des cours de langue de l'ILV et de participer à des programmes d'échange à l'étranger.

All learning activities are assessed as prescribed by the University internal regulations (see exam regulations), viz. written and oral exams, laboratory exams, individual or group work, public presentation of projects and final thesis.
For courses given in English, the instructor will formulate all questions in English. The student can choose to answer in French. 
For courses given in french, the instructor will formulate all questions in French.  The student can ask for an English Translation and answer in English.