2023-2024 / Master

Of Science (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering

120 crédits

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  • Organisation
  • Théorie
  • Pratique
  • Autres
  • Crédits

Block 1

Depending on your educational background or depending on the focus, it is possible that the prerequisites / corequisites for the 1st year of the programme are presented in the block 2. You are therefore invited to read through the list of courses in block 2 even if you are registering for the first time in this master.
Within the framework of their Master in Mechanical Engineering, all students must follow or validate the 50 credits of joint training (including placement and final year dissertation), the 10 credits from the 'Computational Mechanics' list, the 30 credits from a choice of courses and the 30 credits from one of the three professional focuses.

Ideally, students studying for the master¿s degree will have acquired the competences and knowledge corresponding to the 40 credits of technical courses specific to the field of 'Mechanics', taught within the framework of the Bachelor in Civil Engineering.

Compulsory courses

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
MECA0029-1Theory of vibration (english language) - [30h Projet]
Corequisite
MECA0155-2
Dynamique des systèmes mécaniques
MECA0036-2
Finite Element Method
Q12626[+]5
MECA0462-2Materials selection (english language) - [30h Projet, 1d Field work] Q12626[+]5
GEST3162-1Principles of management (english language) - [25h Projet] Q130-[+]5
MECA0018-2Manufacturing processes (english language) - [15h Laboratory work, 11h Projet, 0,5d Field work] Q230-[+]5

Optional courses

Choose courses totalling 10 credits out of the following :

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Students who have not followed the courses MECA0155-2 and MECA0036-2 from the "Mechanics" option of the bachelor in civil engineering programme or acquired the equivalent knowledge and skills have to choose in priority these two courses in their study programme ; theses courses are corequisites of compulsory courses of the master.
MECA0155-2Dynamics of mechanical systems - [20h Projet] Q12626[+]5
MECA0036-2Finite Element Method (english language) - [40h Projet] Q22626[+]5
Notice : preferential choices for students of the "ADVANCED SHIP DESIGN"
MECA0027-1Structural and multidisciplinary optimization (english language) - [18h Projet]
Corequisite
MECA0036-2
Finite Element Method
MECA0155-2
Dynamique des systèmes mécaniques
Q13012[+]5
Notice : preferential choices for students of the "ADVANCED SHIP DESIGN"
MECA0031-2Kinematics and dynamics of mechanisms (english language) - [40h Projet]
Corequisite
MECA0036-2
Finite Element Method
MECA0155-2
Dynamique des systèmes mécaniques
Q23020[+]5
MECA0023-1Advanced solid mechanics (english language) - [30h Projet]
Corequisite
MECA0036-2
Finite Element Method
MECA0155-2
Dynamique des systèmes mécaniques
Q12626[+]5
MECA0010-1Uncertainty quantification and stochastic modelling (english language) - [28h Projet]
Corequisite
MECA0036-2
Finite Element Method
MECA0155-2
Dynamique des systèmes mécaniques
Q11616[+]5

Choose one focus from the following :

Professional focus in mecatronics

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
APRI0005-3Mechanics and mechatronics integrated project - [250h Projet, 5d Field work]
Prerequisite
MECA0444-1
Conception mécanique et usinage
Corequisite
MECA0018-2
Manufacturing processes
MECA0462-2
Materials selection
TA50-[+]15

Choose courses totalling 15 ECTS out of the following :

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
MECA0504-1Industrial automation - [30h Laboratory work] Q230-[+]5
ELEN0074-1Sensors, microsensors and instrumentation (english language) - [20h Laboratory work] Q230-[+]5
SYST0022-1Linear Systems Design (english language) - [15h Projet] Q22626[+]5
SYST0020-1Introduction to microsystems and microtechnology (english language) - [4h Laboratory work, 20h Projet] Q22418[+]5

Professional focus in sustainable automotive engineering

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
MECA0525-1Performance and dynamics of vehicles (english language) - [4h Laboratory work, 8h Projet, 1d Field work] Q23015[+]5
MECA0041-1Internal combustion engine (english language) Q25
Part 1 Fundamental aspects - [1d Field work, 15h Projet]   1515[+] 
Part 2 Application to propulsion - [10h Projet, 0,5d Field work]   1010[+] 
APRI0010-1Integrated project of automotive design - [250h Projet, 5d Field work]
Prerequisite
MECA0444-1
Conception mécanique et usinage
Corequisite
MECA0525-1
Performance and dynamics of vehicles
MECA0018-2
Manufacturing processes
MECA0025-3
Mécanique des fluides
MECA0029-1
Theory of vibration
MECA0041-1
Internal combustion engine
MECA0462-2
Materials selection
TA50-[+]15

Choose courses totalling 5 ECTS from the following :

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
AERO0001-1Aerodynamics (english language) - [2h Laboratory work, 25h Projet]
Corequisite
MECA0025-3
Mécanique des fluides
Q12725[+]5
MECA0025-3Fluid Mechanics - [30h Projet] Q22626[+]5

Professional focus in Advanced ship design

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
Notice : The courses of this focus are exclusively reserved for students who follow the entire program "Advanced ship design" on the two years of master. The courses are however accessible to Erasmus students.
APRI0009-1Integrated Design Project of Ships, Small Crafts & High Speed vessels (english language) - [150h Projet, 5d Field work]
Corequisite
CNAV0021-1
Ship Theory : Statics and Dynamics
MECA0018-2
Manufacturing processes
MECA0029-1
Theory of vibration
MECA0444-1
Conception mécanique et usinage
MECA0462-2
Materials selection
TA80-[+]15
CNAV0021-1Ship Theory : Statics and Dynamics (english language)
Jean-Charles Nahon, Philippe Rigo
Q23220-5
CNAV0014-3Ship and offshore structures and production (including 7 days technical visit) (english language) - [7d Field work] Q24060[+]7
CNAV0022-1Ship Equipment and Propulsion Systems (english language) - [1d Field work]
Jean-Charles Nahon, Philippe Rigo
Q22020[+]3

Block 2

Depending on your educational background or depending on the focus, it is possible that the prerequisites / corequisites for the 1st year of the programme are presented in the block 2. You are therefore invited to read through the list of courses in block 2 even if you are registering for the first time in this master.

Compulsory courses

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
ATFE0013-1Master thesis and internshipTA30
Master thesis - [750h Projet]   --[+] 
Professional integration internship
Prerequisite
MECA0155-2
Dynamique des systèmes mécaniques
MECA0036-2
Finite Element Method
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Optional courses

Choose courses for a total of 30 credits from the Mechanical engineering, Mechatronics 2, Digital mechanics 2 and Vehicles and transportation lists or form the B1 programme:

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

Students who have not followed the MECA0444-1 course in the ¿Mechanics¿ option of the Civil Engineering programme or acquired the corresponding knowledge and skills must first incorporate this course into their programme; this course is a co-requisite for the compulsory courses for ¿Mechanical Engineering¿ and ¿Sustainable Automotive Engineering¿ focuses.

MECA0444-1Mechanical design and machining - [15h Laboratory work, 11h Projet, 0,5d Field work] Q230-[+]5

Language module

[...] Maximum 5 credits from the language courses programme organised by ISLV in other faculties or from the restricted list below-
LANG1957-1Dutch for Engineers, part 1 (dutch language) Q136--3
LANG1958-1German for Engineers, Part 1 (german language) Q136--3
LANG2978-1Dutch for Engineers, part 2 (dutch language)
Corequisite
LANG1957-1
Néerlandais pour l'ingénieur, partim 1
Q224--2
LANG2979-1German for Engineers, part 2 (german language)
Corequisite
LANG1958-1
Allemand pour l'ingénieur, partim 1
Q224--2

Mechanical engineering

MECA0473-1Metallic materials engineering Q12626-5
MECA0139-1Additive manufacturing and 3D printing (english language) Q12626-5
MECA0035-1(pas organisé en 2023-2024) Lubrification and tribology
Q12626-5
MECA0006-1Cooling and low-temperature heating systems (english language) - [4h Projet] Q22626[+]5
CHIM0699-2Life cycle assessment - Ecodesign (english language) Q11030-3
MECA0502-1Mechanics of composites (english language) Q12626-5
MECA0532-1Turbomachines Q12626-5

Mecatronic 2

ELEC0055-2Element of power Electronics, Part A (english language) Q1306-3
MECA0517-1Advanced industrial robotics (english language) - [10h Projet] Q23020[+]5
INFO0948-2Introduction to intelligent robotics (english language) - [80h Projet] Q2304[+]5
INFO0064-2Embedded systems (english language) Q12520-3
INFO2055-1Embedded systems project (english language) - [60h Projet] Q2--[+]2
GBIO0012-2Biomechanics (english language) - [1d Field work] Q12626[+]5
MECA0516-1Mechanical properties of biological and bioinspired materials (english language) - [4h Laboratory work] Q12622[+]5
GBIO0022-1Biomimicry (english language) - [45h Projet] TA15-[+]5
MECA0008-1Microfluidics (english language) - [16h Laboratory work, 14h Projet] Q2228[+]5
PROT0430-3Biomedical robotics and active prostheses (english language) (Odd years, organized in 2023-2024) Q11510-3
MECA0127-1Active structures (english language)
Prerequisite
SYST0022-1
Linear Systems Design
Q12626-5

Computational mechanics 2

MECA0464-1Large deformation of solids (english language) - [60h Projet] Q12626[+]5
MECA0058-1Fracture mechanics, damage and fatigue (english language) - [75h Projet] Q13010[+]5
MECA0062-1Vibration testing and experimental modal analysis (english language) - [30h Projet]
Prerequisite
MECA0029-1
Theory of vibration
Q12626[+]5
MECA0524-1CAD & Geometric Algorithms - [60h Projet] Q12020[+]5

Vehicles and transport

MECA0501-1Thermal Energy Management in vehicles (english language) Q12626-5
MECA0063-1Vehicle architecture and components (english language) - [30h Projet] Q23030[+]5
GCIV2066-1Fundamentals of transportation : transport planning (english language) Q11515-2
MECA0527-1Electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles (english language) - [5h Laboratory work, 15h Projet] Q13010[+]5
[...] Courses from B1-
[...] Maximum 5 credits in the list of courses from other master's degrees in the faculty of Applied Sciences or du catalogue UNIC.-

Bloc d'aménagement du programme de l'année

Additional ECTS Master in mechanical engineering

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Optional courses

Each student¿s programme will be determined by the jury depending on their prior training. If an applicant does not meet certain prerequisites, his or her programme may include up to 60 additional course credits essentially taken from the list below :

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
MECA0036-2Finite Element Method (english language) - [40h Projet] Q22626[+]5
MECA0155-2Dynamics of mechanical systems - [20h Projet] Q12626[+]5
MECA0012-6Solid mechanics - [15h Projet] Q22626[+]5
MECA0444-1Mechanical design and machining - [15h Laboratory work, 11h Projet, 0,5d Field work] Q230-[+]5
MECA0002-1Applied Thermodynamics and Introduction to Heat Engines Q12626-5
MECA0445-2Heat transfer (english language) - [4h Laboratory work, 9h Projet] Q22824[+]5
MATH0006-3Introduction to numerical analysis (english language) Q12020-4
MECA0001-2Mechanics of materials - [2h Laboratory work, 12h Projet] Q12725[+]5
LANG0039-2English 2, English for Engineering (english language) - [20h Projet] TA-30[+]3
LANG0840-1French, S1 - 1er quadrimestre Q1---5
SYST0002-2Introduction to signals and systems - [15h Projet] Q12626[+]5
PHYS0904-4Physics of materials - [1d Field work] Q22626[+]5
MECA0025-3Fluid Mechanics - [30h Projet] Q22626[+]5