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Master [120] of science in Mechanical Engineering

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Retour en début de pageStudy objectives

The objective of the Master’s course in Mechanical engineering is to train engineers who should be capable of mastering complex and varied scientific, technological and human problems related to mechanical engineering.
Upon graduating, students will have acquired the requisite basic knowledge in all the main fields of Mechanical engineering (fluid mechanics and transfer phenomena, computational methods in applied mechanics, mechanics of materials and structures, applied dynamics, mechanical manufacturing and production, mechanical design, thermal machinery, thermodynamics and energetics). Their education will have been both theoretical and practical, notably via laboratory and project work.
Students may choose to have a standard degree, by choosing their elective courses to make up a basic curriculum in Mechanics. They may also choose to specialize, by following one of many specific streams.


Retour en début de pageGeneral presentation of the programme

The Master’s curriculum in Mechanical engineering will require a minimum total of 120 credits covering two years, with a minimum of 60 credits per year, and comprising :
-         a 44-credit core curriculum
-         specialist courses in mechanics (30 credits)
-         a possible specialization in one of the 9 suggested fields (aeronautics, mechanical production and manufacturing, energy, polymer working, metal working, biomechanics, numerical modelling in mechanics, management, setting up of small and medium-sized companies), with a maximum of 30 credits in said field
-         elective courses, with a minimum total of 25 credits
The final thesis is generally written during the last year. However, students may choose to take any given course in the first or second year, subject to possible prerequisites. This will be the case in particular for students pursuing part of their education abroad.
If, in the course of his (her) former curriculum, a student has already been credited with a subject included in the compulsory core curriculum, or any training deemed equivalent, this subject will be replaced by any elective course within the imposed constraints. The student is responsible for checking whether the minimum total number of credits has been reached, as well as those of the specialized field, which will appear on the final diploma.
The student’s curriculum will be scrutinized for acceptance by the Mechanical engineering diploma committee.

Wathever the focus or the options chosen, the programme of this master shall totalise 120 credits, spread over two years of studies each of 60 credits

Core curriculum

Professional Focus

Optional specializations and elective courses


Retour en début de pagePositioning of the programme

Accessible  complementary Master’s : Nuclear engineering
Accessible Ph.D. studies : via GRASMECH doctoral school


Admission

University Bachelors
Diploma Special Requirements Access Remarks
UCL Bachelors
Bachelor in engineering Major or minor in mechanic   Direct access A student with no major in mechanics nor option deemed equivalent, yet with a minor in mechanics or an option deemed equivalent, shall submit a curriculum tailored to the situation, in agreement with an advisor who is a member of the Mechanical engineering diploma committee. To this end, the student may choose 15 credits amongst the electives of the Master’s in mechanical engineering.  
Bachelor in engineering   Access with additional training A student with neither a Major nor a minor in mechanics, shall submit an application to the Mechanical engineering diploma committee, including a detailed past curriculum (courses and grades by year). The committee will propose a customized curriculum by drawing on the volume of elective courses of the  Master’s in mechanical engineering curriculum, and adding, if necessary, up to 15 additional credits.  
Belgian Bachelors of the French speaking Community
Bachelor in engineering With specific options in former institution related to mechanics   Direct access  
Bachelor in engineering   Access with additional training A student with no former option in mechanics shall submit an application to the Mechanical engineering diploma committee,
including a detailed past curriculum (courses and grades by year). The committee will propose a customized curriculum by drawing on the volume of elective courses of the  Master’s in mechanical engineering curriculum, and adding, if necessary, up to 15 additional credits.  
Belgian Bachelors of the Dutch speaking Community
Bachelor in engineering With specific options in former institution related to mechanics   Direct access  
Bachelor in engineering   Access with additional training A student with no former option in mechanics shall submit an application to the Mechanical engineering diploma committee, including a detailed past curriculum (courses and grades by year). The committee will propose a customized curriculum by drawing on the volume of elective courses of the  Master’s in mechanical engineering curriculum, and adding, if necessary, up to 15 additional credits.  
Foreign Bachelors
Bachelor in engineering Bachelors from the Cluster network   Direct access Conditions imposed on UCL Engineering Bachelor.  
Bachelor in engineering Other institutions   Access with additional training The student shall submit an application to the Faculty of applied sciences, including a detailed past curriculum (courses and grades by year). The Faculty, after consulting the relevant programme committee, will decide as to the applicant’s admissibility pursuant to rules relative to links between degrees. If necessary the Faculty can propose a customized curriculum, by drawing on the volume of elective courses of the relevant engineering Master’s curriculum and, if necessary, up to 15 additional credits.    

Non university Bachelors
Diploma Access Remarks
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Holders of a 2nd cycle University degree
Diploma Special Requirements Access Remarks
"Licenciés"
 
Engineers considered equivalent to corresponding bachelors   Direct access  
Masters
 
Masters in engineering   Direct access  

Holders of a non-University 2nd cycle degree
Diploma Access Remarks
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> MA en sciences de l'ingénieur industriel (toutes finalités)
> MA en sciences industrielles (toutes finalités)
Accès direct au master moyennant ajout éventuel de 15 crédits max Type long

Adults taking up their university training
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Personalized access
Reminder : all Masters (apart from Advanced Masters) are also accessible on file.

Admission and Enrolment Procedures for general registration

See the general admission requirements



Contact

Retour en début de pageUseful contacts

Président de la Commission de diplôme

Secrétariat



Teaching method

Retour en début de pageStrong points of the pedagogical approach

Possibility for students to choose a strong specialization in any given field, with a varied choice of specializations within the main themes of mechanical enginering (aeronautics, mechanical manufactring, energy, material forming, biomechanics, …) or else to prefer a standard curriculum including elective courses. 
                                          
Features intended to favour interdisplinarity :
The currriculum is quite varied and leads to a wide range of scientific and technological fields.

Variety of teaching methods :
The pedagogy applied within this programme follows directly from that of the Bachelor’s: active learning, balanced mix of group effort and individual work, time set aside for learning non-technical competencies.
This pedagogy stresses project work involving various subjects, and thereby aims to develop students’ good judgment, allowing them to design, model, manufacture and experimentally assess all types of systems, prototypes, and devices.
A strong feature of the curriculum lies in the students’ immersion into the instructors’ research laboratories (on the occasion of course laboratory activities, case studies, projects or final theses), thereby allowing them to become familiar with cutting edge techniques and to learn the investigative approach of research work
The final thesis amounts to half the workload of the final year. It allows the student to investigate a given topic in depth and, due to its scope and context, can be considered as a true initiation to the professional life of an engineer or a researcher.

Diversity of learning situations :
The student will encounter diverse pedagogical tools adapted to various disciplines : formal lectures, project work, tutorials, problem-based learning, case studies, laboratory work, computer simulations, computer tutorials, industrial and research training, construction site and factory visits, cultural trips, group and personal activities, seminars, …). For some subjects, e-learning will allow students to learn at their own rhythm and to experience virtual experimentation.
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.
The company launching specialization is based on an interactive approach and problem-based learning. Throughout the curriculum, students are required to perform group activities in multi-disciplinary groups. The final thesis is also multi-disciplinary and designed in such a way that groups of three students, ideally from three different faculties, should work on a company launching project.
This Master’s features a leaning towards the industrial world. On should note, in particular, the possibility of choosing a 10-credit industrial traineeship.

Retour en début de pageEvaluation

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.



Internationalisation

Global framework

The Faculty of Applied Sciences has taken part, since their inception, in all the various mobility programmes which have been set up at both the European and world levels.
The numerous contacts it has with professional circles, notably via its Advisory Board, have demonstrated  to what extent employers are favourably impressed by a mobility experience in someone’s CV. The ever-increasing internationalization of research via networks linking laboratories throughout the world, speaks in favour of encouraging this mobility.
Students’ interest is aroused at the end of their Bachelor studies, notably via intensive courses such as those of the ATHENS (  ) or BEST (  ) networks.
In the course of the two-year Master’s programme, students are encouraged to take part in a 1- or 2-semester exchange scheme
Within Belgium, the Faculty of Applied Sciences is involved in a privileged partnership with the Faculteit Ingenieurswetenschappen of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, with whom it has set up an exchange scheme relating to the first year of the Master’s curriculum (   ).
At the European level, the Faculty of Applied Sciences is strongly involved in the CLUSTER excellence network (  ). This network encourages internal mobility, since this is a guarantee of quality as concerns both the level of teaching and the hosting of exchange students. Moreover, Cluster partners have signed an agreement recognizing each other’s Bachelor’s curricula. This agreement stipulates that all Bachelors of network institutions will have access to the Master’s studies in any institution on a par with local students.
Outside Europe, the Faculty of Applied Sciences is a partner in the Magalha#s network, which groups about fifteen European universities together with the best South American science and technology universities (   ).
Besides these network partnerships, the Faculty has also signed a number of individual agreements with various universities in Europe, North Americ or elsewhere in the world. A list of these agreements may be found on the website of UCL International Relations (  ).

International possibilities (for UCL students)

UCL is also a partner in the TIME programme (  ) which gives students the opportunity to obtain two engineeering degrees, via a specifically tailored curriculum.
Double Master’s degrees are operational with the following institutions :
-         ENSMP France (subsidized by the Institut Français du Pétrole – IFP)
-         Supaéro Toulouse (TIME programme)
-         ENSICA Toulouse
Besides intensive courses which are one component of international relations, FAS students with outstanding results are encouraged to apply for 5- or 10-month exchange programmes. When taking place during the first Master’s year, exchanges are generally 10 month’s long. In the second year, they only last for a semester, either as courses or else research in a foreign laboratory as a complement to the final thesis.
Some other more specific exchange programmes have been set up with South America, where the academic year is naturally on an “austral” basis.
Students are informed about the various exchnge programmes as from their second Bachelor’s year. They are encouraged to prepare for their exchange in a timely manner, notably by taking language courses at the Modern Languages Institute of UCL.
The FAS’s participation in the MERCATOR exchange programme should also be mentioned.
A double degree Master’s with Clemson University (South Carolina) is also in preparation.

International appeal (for non residents)

The Master’s in Mechanical Engineering proposes a complete and high level training in a universally recognized field, viz. “Mechanical Engineering”. All the facets of the profession are covered, from the most theoretical (Fluid and solid mechanics, Transfer phenomena, System dynamics) through to the application of these theories to design, manufacturing and assembly of a wide range of products. Applications are countless (automobile industry, aviation, machinery, energetics, etc.). Various optional streams (aeronautics, mechanical production and manufacturing, energy, polymer working, metal working, biomechanics, numerical modelling in mechanics, etc.) allow the student to develop advanced competencies in a specific field. The student can also pursue a “standard” course (without any particular specialization) via a free choice of electives. Whatever the choice, the student will be on track for a well-defined profession, that of a professional Mechanical Engineer.



Core courses
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The student shall select44 credits among
Mandatory LMECA2990

Travail de fin d'études  (in French) Vincent Legat   28credits      x

MandatoryReligion courses for student in exact sciences
The student shall select2 credits among
Optional LTECO2100

Questions of religious sciences: biblical readings  Bernard Van Meenen 15h  2credits  1q  x x
Optional LTECO2200

Questions of religious sciences: reflections about christian faith  Dominique Martens 15h  2credits  2q  x x
Optional LTECO2300

Questions of religious sciences: questions about ethics  Philippe Cochinaux 15h  2credits  1q  x x
Mandatory LMECA2840

Mecanical construction project II.  (in French) Bruno Dehez, Benoît Raucent, Renaud Ronsse 45h + 30h  6credits  1+2q  x  
Mandatory LMECA2953

Kinematics and dynamics of machinery.  (in French) Paul Fisette 22.5h + 7.5h  3credits  1q  x  

MandatoryElective courses in the core curriculum
The student shall choose one of the following 2 courses. In the Energy specialization, both must be chosen and the Core Curriculum is extended to 49 credits.
Optional LMECA2220

Internal combustion engines.  Hervé Jeanmart 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x  
Optional LMECA2150

Thermal cycles.  (in French) Yann Bartosiewicz 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x  

OptionalRe-alignment elective courses
Student who, in the course of their Bachelor's curriculum, have not majored in Mechanics are strongly encouraged to choose one of the following courses. Their Core Curriculum is then extended correspondingly.
Optional LMECA1451

Mechanical manufacturing.  (in French) Bruno de Meester de Betzenbroeck, Jean-François Debongnie 30h + 30h  4credits  2q  x  
Optional LMECA1510

Dynamics of elastic systems.  (in French) Jean-Pierre Coyette, Laurent Delannay 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x  
 


Focuses

Professional focus
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Mandatory LMECA2120

Introduction to finite element methods.  (in French) Vincent Legat 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x  
Mandatory LMECA2322

Fluid mechanics and transfer II.  (in French) François Dupret, Grégoire Winckelmans 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x  
Mandatory LMECA2755

Industrial automation.  (in French) Bruno Dehez, Paul Fisette 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x  
Mandatory LELEC2525

Introduction to electric and electronic circuits  Jean-Didier Legat, Michel Verleysen 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x  
Mandatory LELEC2753

POWER ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING  (in French) Francis Labrique, Ernest Matagne 30h + 15h  5credits  2q  x  

MandatoryElective courses in standard specialization
The student shall choose one of the following 2 courses
Optional LINMA1510

Linear Control  (in French) Georges Bastin 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x  
Optional LINMA2300

Process Control  (in French) Denis Dochain 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x  
 



Options and optional courses

Aeronautics

This specialization aims to give Mechanical engineering students all the basics to allow them to master the application of Mechanics to the field of aeronautics. All aspects are covered : aeronautical structures, vibrations, aerodynamics, flight dynamics, etc. This training will entail advanced courses in Mechanics of solids and fluids, with particular emphasis on numerical methods, as well as laboratory work. All aspects of aeronautical construction are also covered (design, manufacturing and production).

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The student shall choosefrom 27 to 30 credits among

MandatoryRecommended courses in aeronautics
The student shall choose at least17 credits among
Optional LAUCE2181

Mechanic of structures  Jean-François Remacle 10h + 15h  2credits  1q  x x
Optional LAUCE2185

Dynamic of structures  Jean-Pierre Coyette 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LMECA2323

Aerodyamics of external flows.  (in French) François Dupret, Grégoire Winckelmans 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2520

Compléments d'élasticité : calcul de structures planes  Issam Doghri, Jean-François Remacle 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2660

Numerical methods in fluid mechanics.  (in French) Grégoire Winckelmans 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2830

Aerospace dynamics.  (in French) Philippe Chatelain, David Johnson 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x

OptionalCourses related to aeronautics
Optional LMECA2160

Fuels and combustion.  Miltiadis Papalexandris 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LMECA2170

Numerical Geometry in CAD  Vincent Legat, Jean-François Remacle 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LMECA2195

Reactional flows.  Miltiadis Papalexandris 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2300

Advanced Numerical Methods  Christophe Craeye, Vincent Legat, Vincent Legat (supplée Christophe Craeye), Jean-François Remacle, Jean-François Remacle (supplée Christophe Craeye) 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2330

Machine component design.  (in French) Laurent Delannay, Benoît Raucent (coord.), Renaud Ronsse 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2453

Compléments de fabrication mécanique et FAO  Bruno de Meester de Betzenbroeck, Jean-François Debongnie 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LMECA2640

Mechanics of composite materials.  (in French) Issam Doghri 30h + 15h  4credits  2qPeriodic courses taught this academic year  x x
Optional LMECA2711

Quality management and control.  (in French) N. 30h + 15h  4credits  1qCourses not taught this academic year  x x
Optional LMECA2780

Fluid compressors.  Tony Arts 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2853

Turbulence.  (in French) Eric Deleersnijder, Grégoire Winckelmans 30h + 15h  4credits  1q  x x
 


Mechanical manufacturing and production

This specialization is common to Mechanical and Electromechanical Master’s curricula, and aims to give students a comprehensive training in the field. All the phases of a mechanical manufacturing process are studied, from design and appropriate manufacturing techniques to production planning and workshop management. All the necessary technological concepts (machine components) and solid knowledge in mechanics (elasticity and plasticity) are also included, so as to acquire a good mastery of machining and the behaviour of  the materials being implemented. Particular attention is given to modern automation and robotics.

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The student shall choosefrom 27 to 30 credits among

MandatoryRecommended courses in mechanical manufacturing and production
The student shall choose at least17 credits among
Optional LMECA2330

Machine component design.  (in French) Laurent Delannay, Benoît Raucent (coord.), Renaud Ronsse 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2453

Compléments de fabrication mécanique et FAO  Bruno de Meester de Betzenbroeck, Jean-François Debongnie 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LMECA2732

Introduction to robotics.  Jean-Claude Samin 30h + 15h  4credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2802

Mechanics of robots and multibody systems.  Paul Fisette 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMAPR2481

Deformation and fracture of materials  Thomas Pardoen 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LECGE1223

Production and Operations Management  (in French) Pierre Semal 30h  4credits  1q  x x

OptionalCourses related to mechanical manufacturing and production
Optional LMECA2170

Numerical Geometry in CAD  Vincent Legat, Jean-François Remacle 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LMECA2520

Compléments d'élasticité : calcul de structures planes  Issam Doghri, Jean-François Remacle 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2711

Quality management and control.  (in French) N. 30h + 15h  4credits  1qCourses not taught this academic year  x x
Optional LMECA2860

Welding.  (in French) Bruno de Meester de Betzenbroeck 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LAUCE2181

Mechanic of structures  Jean-François Remacle 10h + 15h  2credits  1q  x x
Optional LAUCE2185

Dynamic of structures  Jean-Pierre Coyette 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LMAPR2482

Plasticity and metal forming  Laurent Delannay, Thomas Pardoen 30h + 22.5h  5credits  2q  x x
 


Energy
This specialization aims to introduce mechanical engineering students to a comprehensive and global view of the energy issue in today’s world. The discipline is given a complete coverage, first by studying energy production and conversion techniques (thermal machinery, nuclear energy, renewable energies), then via the analysis of risks related to energy production and means to reduce them (major risks, pollution), and finally by a study of the issues and consequences of energy consumption. This training, which includes all requisite theoretical and technological components, is further completed by laboratory work and factory visits.
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In order to pursue this specialization, the student needs to have taken courses on "internal combustion engines" AND "thermal cycles" within the core curriculum. The student shall choosefrom 27 to 30 credits among

MandatoryRecommended courses in energy engineering
The student shall choose at least12 credits among
Optional LMECA2160

Fuels and combustion.  Miltiadis Papalexandris 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LMECA2420

Advanced topics in energetics.  (in French) Yann Bartosiewicz, Hervé Jeanmart 30h  3credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2240

Testing of thermal machinery.  (in French) Hervé Jeanmart 15h + 15h  2credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2325

Conversion de la biomasse  Patrick Gerin, Hervé Jeanmart 30h + 15h  4credits  1q  x x
Optional LMECA2600

Introduction to nuclear engineering and reactor technology.  (in French) Hamid Aït Abderrahim 30h + 30h  5credits  1+2q  x x
Optional LMECA2780

Fluid compressors.  Tony Arts 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LENVI2007

Renewable energies  (in French) André De Herde, Xavier Draye, Patrick Gerin (coord.), Hervé Jeanmart 30h  4credits  1q  x x
Optional LAUCE2363

Building physics II: utilities - Part A: design - Part B: dimensioning  Magali Bodart, Jacques Claessens, Jean-Marie Seynhaeve 40h  4credits  2q  x x
Optional LMAPR2680

Treatments of gaseous wastes  Jacques Devaux, Olivier Françoisse 30h + 7.5h  4credits  1q  x x

OptionalCourses related to energy engineering
Optional LMECA2645

Major technological hazards in industrial activity.  (in French) Denis Dochain, Alexis Dutrieux 30h  3credits  2q  x x
Optional LAUCE2364

Physique appliquée au bâtiment, compléments  Magali Bodart, André De Herde (coord.), Elisabeth Gratia 22.5h  2credits  2qPeriodic courses taught this academic year  x x
Optional LPHY2150

Physique et dynamique de l'atmosphère et de l'océan I  (in French) Michel Crucifix, Thierry Fichefet 45h + 9h  6credits  1q  x x
Optional LPHY2153

Introduction à la physique du système climatique et à sa modélisation  (in French) Hugues Goosse, Jean-Pascal van Ypersele de Strihou 30h + 15h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMAPR2510

Mathematical ecology  Eric Deleersnijder, Denis Dochain, Denis Dochain (supplée Eric Deleersnijder) 30h + 22.5h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LDROP2063

Environmental Law  Nicolas de Sadeleer, Damien Jans, Damien Jans (supplée Nicolas de Sadeleer) 30h  5credits  2q  x x
 


Polymer forming

This specialization aims to give mechanical engineering students an advanced training in all aspects of plastic or composite forming. To this end, the students are first given additional courses on the physical and chemical properties and the behaviour of polymers and composite materials (visco-elastic streses, orientation effects). Then, the major forming techniques of these materials are examined (injection and compression moulding, extrusion, etc.) from a thermo-mechanical and technological viewpoint. Finally, numerical modelling of these processes is studied, with a view to tuning these processes via “numerical” experimentation.

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This specialization is only accessible to student having a major or minor in chemistry and applied physics in their Bachelor's degree. The student shall choosefrom 28 to 30 credits among

MandatoryRecommended courses in polymer forming
The student shall choose at least18 credits among
Optional LMECA2131

Introduction to nonlinear solid mechanics.  (in French) Issam Doghri 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2141

Rheology.  (in French) Christian Bailly, Vincent Legat 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2170

Numerical Geometry in CAD  Vincent Legat, Jean-François Remacle 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LMECA2620

Simulation of transfer phenomenia in industrial processes.  (in French) François Dupret 30h + 15h  4credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2640

Mechanics of composite materials.  (in French) Issam Doghri 30h + 15h  4credits  2qPeriodic courses taught this academic year  x x
Optional LMAPR2019

Polymer Science and Engineering  Sophie Demoustier, Alain Jonas (coord.), Roger Legras 45h + 15h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LMAPR2010

Polymer Materials  Christian Bailly (coord.), Roger Legras, Bernard Nysten 45h + 15h  5credits  1q  x x

OptionalCourses related to polymer forming
Optional LMECA2453

Compléments de fabrication mécanique et FAO  Bruno de Meester de Betzenbroeck, Jean-François Debongnie 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LMAPR2018

Rheometry and Polymer Processing  Christian Bailly (coord.), Jacques Devaux 30h + 22.5h  5credits  2q  x x
 


Metal forming

This specialization aims to give mechanical engineering students an advanced training in all aspects of the forming oif metallic components. To this end, the students are first given additional courses on the physical and chemical properties and the behaviour of metals (basic structure of alloys, quenching and work hardening effects, etc.). Then, the major metal forming techniques are examined in detail (drawing, rolling, forging, extrusion, stamping, etc.) with particular emphasis on welding techniques. Finally, the numerical modelling of these processes is studied, with a view to tuning these processes via “numerical” experimentation.

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This specialization is only accessible to students having a major or minor in chemistry and applied physics in their Bachelor's degree. The student shall choosefrom 28 to 30 credits among

MandatoryRecommended courses in metal forming
The student shall choose at least19 credits among
Optional LMECA2131

Introduction to nonlinear solid mechanics.  (in French) Issam Doghri 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2170

Numerical Geometry in CAD  Vincent Legat, Jean-François Remacle 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LMECA2491

Physics of welding.  (in French) Bruno de Meester de Betzenbroeck 45h + 15h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2620

Simulation of transfer phenomenia in industrial processes.  (in French) François Dupret 30h + 15h  4credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2860

Welding.  (in French) Bruno de Meester de Betzenbroeck 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LMAPR2013

Physical Chemistry for Metals and Ceramics  Francis Delannay, Pascal Jacques 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LMAPR2482

Plasticity and metal forming  Laurent Delannay, Thomas Pardoen 30h + 22.5h  5credits  2q  x x

OptionalCourses related to metal forming
Optional LMECA2453

Compléments de fabrication mécanique et FAO  Bruno de Meester de Betzenbroeck, Jean-François Debongnie 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LMECA2711

Quality management and control.  (in French) N. 30h + 15h  4credits  1qCourses not taught this academic year  x x
Optional LMAPR2481

Deformation and fracture of materials  Thomas Pardoen 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
 


Biomechanics

This specialization is common to Mechanical and Electromechanical Master’s curricula, and aims to give students all the necessary knowledge to be able to master the application of mechanics to this field. First, various physiological systems  (circulatory, repiratory, etc.) as well as the dynamic behaviour of the human body are studied from a biological and mechanical point of view (as fluid or solid systems), which also leads to physiotherapy issues. Then, the design and production of bio-engineering components and micro-components (artificial implants, valves, prostheses, etc.) are analysed from a mechanical point of view. Finally, various courses complete the curriculum by establishing a link between biology and mechanics.

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This specialization is only accessible to student having a minor in biomedical engineering in their Bachelor's degree. The student shall choosefrom 28 to 30 credits among

MandatoryRecommended courses in biomechanics
The student shall choose at least19 credits among
Optional LGBIO2020

Bioinstrumentation  Jean Delbeke, Michel Verleysen 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LGBIO2030

Biomaterials  Sophie Demoustier, Christine Dupont, Gaëtane Leloup (coord.) 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LGBIO2040

Biomechanics  Emilie Marchandise 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LGBIO2060

Modeliing of biological systems  Georges Bastin, Philippe Lefèvre 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LGBIO2070

Artificial organs and rehabilitation  Jean Delbeke, Luc-Marie Jacquet 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2355

Conception mécanique en génie biomédical  Emilie Marchandise (coord.), Benoît Raucent 30h + 15h  4credits  1qCourses not taught this academic year  x x

OptionalCourses related to biomechanics
Optional LGBIO2010

Bioinformatics  Yves Deville, Michel Ghislain 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LGBIO2050

Medical Imaging  Anne Bol, John Lee (supplée Benoît Macq), Benoît Macq, Frank Peeters 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LMECA2131

Introduction to nonlinear solid mechanics.  (in French) Issam Doghri 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2170

Numerical Geometry in CAD  Vincent Legat, Jean-François Remacle 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LMECA2640

Mechanics of composite materials.  (in French) Issam Doghri 30h + 15h  4credits  2qPeriodic courses taught this academic year  x x
Optional LMECA2660

Numerical methods in fluid mechanics.  (in French) Grégoire Winckelmans 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2802

Mechanics of robots and multibody systems.  Paul Fisette 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
 


Numerical modelling in mechanical engineering

This specialization is common to Mechanical and Electromechanical Master’s curricula, and strives to bring together all mechanics courses which are concerned with the development and implementation of numerical simulation algorithms aimed at solving transfer, systems dynamics or solid or fluid dynamics problems. There are numerous applications of these theories, in particular for vehicle dynamics and aerodynamics (automobiles, trains, aircraft), materials forming (polymers, composites, metals), and long-term resistance of mechanical components.

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The student shall choosefrom 27 to 30 credits among

MandatoryBasic recommended courses in numerical modelling in Mechanics
The student shall choose at least10 credits among
Optional LMECA2170

Numerical Geometry in CAD  Vincent Legat, Jean-François Remacle 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LMECA2300

Advanced Numerical Methods  Christophe Craeye, Vincent Legat, Vincent Legat (supplée Christophe Craeye), Jean-François Remacle, Jean-François Remacle (supplée Christophe Craeye) 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2802

Mechanics of robots and multibody systems.  Paul Fisette 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LINMA1170

Numerical analysis  Pierre-Antoine Absil, Paul Van Dooren (coord.) 30h + 22.5h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LINMA1702

Applied mathematics : Optimization  (in French) Vincent Blondel, François Glineur, François Glineur (coord.), François Glineur (supplée Vincent Blondel) 30h + 22.5h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LINMA2370

Modelling and analysis of dynamical systems   Georges Bastin 30h + 22.5h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LINMA2671

Automatic : Theory and implementation   (in French) Julien Hendrickx 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x

MandatorySolid mechanics courses recommended in numerical modelling in Mechanics
The student shall choose at least6 credits among
Optional LMECA2131

Introduction to nonlinear solid mechanics.  (in French) Issam Doghri 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2453

Compléments de fabrication mécanique et FAO  Bruno de Meester de Betzenbroeck, Jean-François Debongnie 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LMECA2520

Compléments d'élasticité : calcul de structures planes  Issam Doghri, Jean-François Remacle 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2640

Mechanics of composite materials.  (in French) Issam Doghri 30h + 15h  4credits  2qPeriodic courses taught this academic year  x x
Optional LAUCE2181

Mechanic of structures  Jean-François Remacle 10h + 15h  2credits  1q  x x
Optional LAUCE2185

Dynamic of structures  Jean-Pierre Coyette 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LMAPR2482

Plasticity and metal forming  Laurent Delannay, Thomas Pardoen 30h + 22.5h  5credits  2q  x x

MandatoryFluids mechanics courses recommended in numerical modelling in Mechanics
The student shall choose at least8 credits among
Optional LMECA2141

Rheology.  (in French) Christian Bailly, Vincent Legat 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2195

Reactional flows.  Miltiadis Papalexandris 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2620

Simulation of transfer phenomenia in industrial processes.  (in French) François Dupret 30h + 15h  4credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2660

Numerical methods in fluid mechanics.  (in French) Grégoire Winckelmans 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2853

Turbulence.  (in French) Eric Deleersnijder, Grégoire Winckelmans 30h + 15h  4credits  1q  x x
 


Management

This specialization is common to most Engineering Master’s curricula, and aims to familiarize students with the basics of company management.

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This specialization may not be chosen alognside the specialization in company launching (see further on). FSA 2240 is not included in this specialization for civil engineering students. The student shall choosefrom 16 to 20 credits among
Optional LFSA2140

Elements of industrial laws  (in French) Fernand De Visscher, Fernand De Visscher, Fernand De Visscher, Werner Derycke, Werner Derycke, Werner Derycke, Bénédicte Inghels, Bénédicte Inghels, Bénédicte Inghels 30h  3credits  1q  x x
Optional LFSA2230

Introduction to management and to business economics  (in French) Paul Belleflamme, Benoît Gailly 30h + 15h  4credits  2q  x x
Optional LFSA2240

Foundations of financial management  (in French) Gerrit Sarens 30h + 15h  4credits  2q  x x
Optional LFSA2245

Environment and Enterprise  (in French) Thierry Bréchet 30h  3credits  1q  x x
Optional LFSA2235

Project management  (in French) Ruben Alberto Chumpitaz Caceres 30h  3credits  1q  x x
Optional LFSA2210

Organisation and human resources  (in French) John Cultiaux 30h  3credits  2q  x x

MandatoryAlternative to the Management option for computer science students
Computer science students who have already followed various courses of this discipline during their Bachelor's curriculum shall select between 16 and 20 credits in the program "mineure en gestion pour les sciences informatiques" http://www.uclouvain.be/prog-2009-mingest3.html
 


Lauching of small and medium-sized companies (SMC)

This specialization is common to most Engineering Master’s curricula, and aims to familiarize students with the specific issues related to SMCs, entrepreneurship, and company launching so as to develop the skills, knowledge and tools required to launch a company. Access is restricted to a small number of students, further to a report on their motivation and individual interviews. The motivation reports must be submitted before the beginning of the academic year at the following address
Secrétariat CPME – Place des Doyens , 1 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve (Te : 10/47 84 59)
For the students who are selected, the final thesis will be specific to the specialization (same number of credits).

 

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Additional information relative to this specialization may be found at http://www.uclouvain.be/cpme. This specialization may not be chosen alongside the specialization in management. The student shall choosefrom 20 to 30 credits among

MandatoryCompulsory courses
Mandatory LCPME2001

Entrepreneurship Theory  Olivier Giacomin (supplée Frank Janssen), Frank Janssen 30h  5credits    x  
Mandatory LCPME2003

Business plan of the creation of a company  Frank Janssen, Olivier Jaspers 30h  5credits      x
Mandatory LCPME2002

Managerial, legal and economic aspects of the creation of a company  (in French) Régis Coeurderoy, Yves De Cordt 30h  5credits    x x
Mandatory LCPME2004

Advanced seminar on Enterpreneurship  (in French) Frank Janssen 30h  5credits    x x

OptionalElective courses
This trainee programme is not compatible with FSA 2995
Optional LCPME2995

Stage en entreprise  (in French) N.   10credits    x x

OptionalPrerequisite CPME course
Students who have not taken a management course within their former curriculum shall include CPME2000 in their current curriculum.
Mandatory LCPME2000

Management Foundations of a small/middle size company  Régis Coeurderoy, Paul Vanzeveren 30h  5credits    x  
 


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The student complete his (her) curriculum with elective courses

OptionalAdvanced courses in Mechanics
The student shall add a certain number of advanced courses. The total, including courses already taken within possible specializations, should reach at least

OptionalFluid mechanics and transfer phenomena
Optional LMECA2141

Rheology.  (in French) Christian Bailly, Vincent Legat 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2195

Reactional flows.  Miltiadis Papalexandris 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2323

Aerodyamics of external flows.  (in French) François Dupret, Grégoire Winckelmans 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2853

Turbulence.  (in French) Eric Deleersnijder, Grégoire Winckelmans 30h + 15h  4credits  1q  x x
Optional LPHY2150

Physique et dynamique de l'atmosphère et de l'océan I  (in French) Michel Crucifix, Thierry Fichefet 45h + 9h  6credits  1q  x x

OptionalComputional methods in applied machanics
Optional LMECA2170

Numerical Geometry in CAD  Vincent Legat, Jean-François Remacle 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LMECA2300

Advanced Numerical Methods  Christophe Craeye, Vincent Legat, Vincent Legat (supplée Christophe Craeye), Jean-François Remacle, Jean-François Remacle (supplée Christophe Craeye) 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2620

Simulation of transfer phenomenia in industrial processes.  (in French) François Dupret 30h + 15h  4credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2660

Numerical methods in fluid mechanics.  (in French) Grégoire Winckelmans 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x

OptionalMechanics of materials and structures
Optional LMECA2131

Introduction to nonlinear solid mechanics.  (in French) Issam Doghri 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2520

Compléments d'élasticité : calcul de structures planes  Issam Doghri, Jean-François Remacle 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2640

Mechanics of composite materials.  (in French) Issam Doghri 30h + 15h  4credits  2qPeriodic courses taught this academic year  x x
Optional LMAPR2481

Deformation and fracture of materials  Thomas Pardoen 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LAUCE2181

Mechanic of structures  Jean-François Remacle 10h + 15h  2credits  1q  x x

OptionalApplied dynamics
Optional LMECA2215

Dynamique des véhicules  Paul Fisette 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LMECA2802

Mechanics of robots and multibody systems.  Paul Fisette 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2830

Aerospace dynamics.  (in French) Philippe Chatelain, David Johnson 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LINMA2370

Modelling and analysis of dynamical systems   Georges Bastin 30h + 22.5h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LAUCE2185

Dynamic of structures  Jean-Pierre Coyette 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x

OptionalMechanical production
Optional LMECA2732

Introduction to robotics.  Jean-Claude Samin 30h + 15h  4credits  2q  x x
Optional LINMA2671

Automatic : Theory and implementation   (in French) Julien Hendrickx 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LECGE1223

Production and Operations Management  (in French) Pierre Semal 30h  3credits  1q  x x
Optional LELEC2811

Instrumentation and sensors  (in French) Francis Labrique, Ernest Matagne 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x

OptionalDesign and projects in mechanical engineering
Optional LMECA2330

Machine component design.  (in French) Laurent Delannay, Benoît Raucent (coord.), Renaud Ronsse 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x

OptionalMechanical design and manufacturing
Optional LMECA2453

Compléments de fabrication mécanique et FAO  Bruno de Meester de Betzenbroeck, Jean-François Debongnie 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LMECA2491

Physics of welding.  (in French) Bruno de Meester de Betzenbroeck 45h + 15h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2711

Quality management and control.  (in French) N. 30h + 15h  4credits  1qCourses not taught this academic year  x x
Optional LMECA2860

Welding.  (in French) Bruno de Meester de Betzenbroeck 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LMAPR2482

Plasticity and metal forming  Laurent Delannay, Thomas Pardoen 30h + 22.5h  5credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2330

Machine component design.  (in French) Laurent Delannay, Benoît Raucent (coord.), Renaud Ronsse 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x

OptionalThermal machinery
Optional LMECA2240

Testing of thermal machinery.  (in French) Hervé Jeanmart 15h + 15h  2credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2550

Aircraft propulstion systems.  (in French) Philippe Chatelain 30h + 15h  4credits  1q  x x
Optional LMECA2780

Fluid compressors.  Tony Arts 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x

OptionalThermodynamics and energetics
Optional LMECA2160

Fuels and combustion.  Miltiadis Papalexandris 30h + 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LMECA2325

Conversion de la biomasse  Patrick Gerin, Hervé Jeanmart 30h + 15h  4credits  1q  x x
Optional LMECA2420

Advanced topics in energetics.  (in French) Yann Bartosiewicz, Hervé Jeanmart 30h  3credits  2q  x x
Optional LMECA2600

Introduction to nuclear engineering and reactor technology.  (in French) Hamid Aït Abderrahim 30h + 30h  5credits  1+2q  x x
Optional LMECA2771

Thermodynamics of irreversible phenomena.  (in French) François Dupret, Miltiadis Papalexandris 30h + 15h  4credits  2q  x x
Optional LENVI2007

Renewable energies  (in French) André De Herde, Xavier Draye, Patrick Gerin (coord.), Hervé Jeanmart 30h  4credits  1q  x x

OptionalBiomechanics
Optional LMECA2355

Conception mécanique en génie biomédical  Emilie Marchandise (coord.), Benoît Raucent 30h + 15h  4credits  1qCourses not taught this academic year  x x
Optional LGBIO2040

Biomechanics  Emilie Marchandise 30h + 30h  5credits  2q  x x

OptionalSeminar in mechanics (5credits)
The student may include in the choice of elective courses the following seminar, if this is required by the final thesis and further to approvalby the diploma committee
Optional LMECA3150

Séminaire de mécanique  (in French) Laurent Delannay (coord.), Paul Fisette, Miltiadis Papalexandris 45h  5credits  1+2q  x x
Optional LFSA2351A

Dynamique des groupes (1er semestre)  (in French) Piotr Sobieski (coord.) 15h + 30h  3credits  1q  x x
Optional LFSA2351B

Dynamique des groupes (2ème semestre)  (in French) Piotr Sobieski (coord.) 15h + 30h  3credits  2q  x x

OptionalLanguages
Students may include in their electives any language course of the Institute of Modern Languages (ILV) for a maximum of 3 credits within the 120 basic credits of their Master?s. Their attention is drawn to the following professional insertion seminars:
Optional LNEER2500

Seminar of professional integration: Dutch - intermediate level  (in French) Valérie Dachy, Isabelle Demeulenaere (coord.), Mariken Smit 30h  3credits    x x
Optional LNEER2501

Seminar of professional integration: Dutch - intermediate level  (in French) An Neven 30h  5credits  1q  x x
Optional LNEER2600

Seminar of professional integration: Dutch - upper-intermiediate level  (in French) Isabelle Demeulenaere (coord.), Mariken Smit 30h  3credits    x x
Optional LNEER2601

Séminaire d'insertion professionnelle: néerlandais - niveau approfondi  (in French) N. 30h  5credits    x x
Optional LALLE2500

German - Seminar of professional integration, intermediate level  (in French) Caroline Klein, Ann Rinder (coord.) 30h  3credits  1+2q  x x
Optional LALLE2501

German - Seminar of professional integration, intermediate level  (in French) Caroline Klein, Ann Rinder (coord.) 30h  5credits  1+2q  x x
Optional LESPA2600

Séminaire d'insertion professionnelle - espagnol  (in French) Isabel Baeza Varela 30h  3credits  1q  x x
Optional LESPA2601

Séminaire d'insertion professionnelle: espagnol  (in French) Paula Lorente Fernandez (coord.) 30h  5credits  1+2q  x x

OptionalHumanities
A list of interesting humanities courses is avaibles at the secretariat of the diploma committee. Students may choose a maximum of 6 credits. This possibility is however not offerred to students who have choose to specialize in Management or Company launching.

OptionalGeneral knowledge courses
Students can also include in their curriculum any course given at UCL or FIW / KULeuven subject to approval of the Diploma committee.

OptionalCompany training periods
Students may include in their curriculum a company training period worth 10 credits. However, if this activity is related to their final thesis, they shall choose the 5-credit FSA 2996 course.
Optional LFSA2995

Stage en entreprise  (in French) Claude Oestges 30h  10credits    x x
Optional LFSA2996

Stage en entreprise  (in French) Claude Oestges   5credits    x x