2024-2025 / PHYS0999-1

Digital creation in sciences

Duration

10h Th, 30h Proj.

Number of credits

 Master in biology of organisms and ecology, research focus3 crédits 
 Master in oceanography, research focus5 crédits 
 Master in chemistry, research focus6 crédits 
 Master in geology, research focus5 crédits 
 Master in mathematics, research focus4 crédits 
 Master in physics, research focus5 crédits 
 Master in chemistry, teaching focus6 crédits 
 Master in mathematics, teaching focus4 crédits 
 Master in physics, teaching focus5 crédits 
 Master in chemistry, professional focus6 crédits 
 Master in geography: geomatics, professional focus in geodata expert5 crédits 
 Master in geography: geomatics, professional focus in land surveyor5 crédits 
 Master in physics, professional focus in medical radiophysics5 crédits 

Lecturer

Roland Billen, Valentin Fischer, Pierre Mathonet, Jean-Christophe Monbaliu, Eric Parmentier, Nicolas Vandewalle

Coordinator

Nicolas Vandewalle

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

All year long, with partial in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This course offers a practical exploration of digital fabrication techniques, specifically in the field of 3D. Students will have the opportunity to work on concrete projects, proposed by the instructors, aimed at solving real-world issues in pedagogy (3D representation of jaws, bones, parts) and scientific research (assembly of devices). The projects will be carried out in teams of three, allowing students to apply their skills in collaboration and project management. The course content will cover:


- 3D data capture techniques,
- 3D modeling using various software (SolidWorks, Tinkercad, etc.),
- 3D printing using various technologies (SLA, Jetting, FDM),
- the selection and use of appropriate materials.

 

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

The course aims to:
- Sharpen the students' scientific creativity
- Provide the fundamentals of 3D digital fabrication
- Develop teamwork skills through collaborative projects

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Ingenuity and motivation are the key words.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

A few hours of presentations are scheduled at the beginning of the year to introduce digital creation techniques and tools. Afterwards, students work in groups on projects supervised by the course instructors.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face course

Course materials and recommended or required readings

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

oral exam


Further information:

The assessment will be based on the final presentation of the completed project. The teams will present their work in front of the other students and the course instructors.

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

Contacts

R.Billen,

V. Fischer - v.fischer@uliege.be

P.Mathonet,

J.C. Monbaliu,

E. Parmentier - 

N. Vandewalle - nvandewalle@uliege.be

Association of one or more MOOCs