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Program Overview

🏗️ Program Overview – Licence in Mechanical Construction

🎯 Objectives of the Program

The Licence en Construction Mécanique prepares students to understand and solve problems related to mechanical systems. The goal is to offer:

  • A solid scientific foundation in engineering sciences, with a focus on mechanics, mathematics, and scientific computing.
  • Training in mechanical synthesis, system analysis, and understanding of fundamental mechanical laws.
  • Practical and theoretical skills for application in various industrial domains, particularly in mechanical industries.

🧠 Target Skills and Graduate Profile

Graduates of this program are expected to:

  • Lead or support maintenance strategies for mechanical systems.
  • Manage machine parks and mechanical equipment installations.
  • Conduct mechanical design studies and analyze data to solve engineering problems.
  • Pursue further studies in Master's programs or enter directly into technical and industrial careers.

🏭 Career Opportunities

Graduates may work in:

  • Engineering and design offices (analysis, consulting, expertise).
  • Maintenance departments in small and medium-sized mechanical enterprises.
  • Public administration (e.g., mining services).
  • Technical education (middle and secondary levels).

🔁 Bridges to Other Specialties

  • Semesters 1 & 2: Common across all Sciences and Technologies fields.
  • Semester 3: Shared with specialties in the same Group B (e.g., civil engineering, aeronautics, energy engineering, materials science).
  • Students can switch specialties within or between groups (B ↔ C, etc.) based on availability and equivalence.

📊 Structure Summary

  • Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)
  • Total Credits: 180 ECTS
  • Total Hours: 4,500 hours
  • Lectures: 1,245h
  • Tutorials: 517.5h
  • Lab Work: 487.5h
  • Personal Study: 2,250h

📈 Performance and Evaluation

  • Emphasis on continuous assessment, personal projects, and practical work.
  • Performance tracked through:
  • Student progression and success rates
  • Graduate employability
  • Feedback from industry partners
  • Follow-up and support for graduate integration into the workforce
Teaching Language : English

Curriculum Highlights

Core Courses

📘 Semester 1 – Core Courses

  • Mathematics 1
  • Physics 1
  • Structure of Matter

📗 Semester 2 – Core Courses

  • Mathematics 2
  • Physics 2
  • Thermodynamics

⚙️ Semester 3 – Core Courses

  • Mathematics 3
  • Waves and Vibrations
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Rational Mechanics

🔬 Semester 4 – Core Courses

  • Thermodynamics 2
  • Mechanical Manufacturing
  • Mathematics 4
  • Numerical Methods
  • Strength of Materials

🛠️ Semester 5 – Core Courses

  • Analytical Mechanics
  • Mechanical Construction 1
  • Strength of Materials 2
  • Elasticity

🧪 Semester 6 – Core Courses

  • Mechanical Construction 2
  • Theory of Mechanisms
  • Heat Transfer
  • Structural Dynamics

These courses form the backbone of the Mechanical Construction curriculum, combining theoretical knowledge with applied engineering skills across mechanics, materials, and design.

Advanced Topics

🧠 Semester 5 – Advanced Topics

  • Analytical Mechanics: In-depth study of dynamic systems using advanced mechanics principles (Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations).
  • Mechanical Construction 1: Design principles of mechanical structures and components (shafts, joints, supports).
  • Strength of Materials 2: Extended stress and strain analysis, beam theory, buckling, and failure modes.
  • Elasticity: Stress tensor, deformation, constitutive equations; applications in structural mechanics.
  • Industrial Drawing: Technical communication through engineering drawings following ISO standards.
  • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing): Digital modeling, simulation, and manufacturing processes using specialized software.
  • Metrology Lab: Precision measurement tools and techniques, dimensional control.

⚙️ Semester 6 – Advanced Topics

  • Mechanical Construction 2: Advanced component and assembly design including tolerancing and safety considerations.
  • Theory of Mechanisms: Kinematic analysis and synthesis of mechanisms (linkages, cams, gears).
  • Heat Transfer: Conduction, convection, radiation – theory and application in thermal systems.
  • Structural Dynamics: Vibration analysis of structures, dynamic loading, modal analysis.
  • Internal Combustion Engines: Operating principles, thermodynamic cycles, performance evaluation.
  • Thermal Transfer Lab: Hands-on experimentation in heat exchanger efficiency and thermal conductivity.
  • Capstone Project (Final Year Project): Real-world engineering design or research work under supervision.
  • Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems: Principles and applications in industrial automation.
  • Non-Metallic Materials: Polymers, ceramics, composites – structure, properties, uses.
  • Entrepreneurship & Business Management: Innovation, project planning, business models for engineers.

These advanced modules equip students with the technical and practical knowledge required for careers in mechanical design, energy systems, manufacturing, and maintenance, as well as for graduate studies or research.


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