Core Courses
During L3, the program is structured around the following teaching units:
📘 Fundamentals:
- Thermodynamics: Thermodynamic cycles, combustion, vapors, thermal and refrigeration machines, basics of cryogenics
- Fluid Mechanics: Statics, kinematics, and dynamics of fluids
- Heat Transfer: Conduction, convection, and radiation mechanisms
🔬 Practical Work:
- Measurement of solar radiation
- Efficiency evaluation of heat pumps and refrigeration cycles
- Wind tunnel experiments
- Study of head losses in hydraulic circuits
- Hands-on training on heat exchangers and thermal insulation
💻 Numerical Simulation:
- MATLAB programming applied to energy problems
- Numerical methods for solving thermal and fluid dynamic equations
🌍 Discovery & Transversal Units:
- Exploration of energy sources: fossil and renewable (solar, wind, biomass...)
- Entrepreneurship: preparing students for the professional world and business creation
- Technical English: to access global scientific documentation and communicate with energy experts
Advanced Topics
During the final semester, students engage with advanced topics such as:
- Loss evaluation and system efficiency analysis
- Optimization techniques for thermal and mechanical systems
- Numerical simulation applied to fluid mechanics and heat transfer
Graduates of the Bachelor’s in Energetic Physics are well-prepared for careers in both the industrial and research sectors, with job prospects in:
🔧 Energy and Industry:
- Power generation and distribution companies
- Energy system design and consulting firms
- Refrigeration, HVAC, and industrial thermal applications
- Engineering companies specializing in energy efficiency
☀️ Renewable Energy:
- Installation and maintenance of solar, wind, or biomass systems
- R&D in renewable energy technologies
- Environmental sustainability projects
🧪 Research and Higher Education:
- Pursuit of Master’s degrees in Energetics, Renewable Energy, or Applied Physics
- Involvement in national or international research projects
- Teaching positions in technical or academic institutions