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L3 - CUPGE Mechanical Engineering
English S5
2 creditsNumerical computation in mechanics Project
5 creditsScientific Computing (UE Polytech' MI)
5 creditsScientific Calculation
Differential Calculus and Differential Equations
6 creditsStrength of materials
5 creditsFluid mechanics
5 creditsRheology of materials
3 credits
Hydrodynamics
3 credits27hMathematical Modeling in Mechanics (POLYTECH)
5 creditsNumerical Analysis of Differential Equations
5 creditsEnglish for mechanics
3 creditsStructure and dimensioning (POLYTECH)
5 creditsR&D seminar, innovation (supervised teaching)
2 creditsMechanics of deformable solids
5 creditsSupervised project in mechanical engineering
5 credits
L3 - Science and Technology in Mechanical Engineering
Open course in Health Access (L.AS).
Mechanical design 1
English S5
2 creditsStrength of materials
5 creditsDesign management
5 creditsFluid mechanics
5 creditsRheology of materials
3 creditsQuotation and metrology
5 credits
Design office
5 creditsMechanical design 2
English for mechanics
3 creditsStructure and dimensioning (POLYTECH)
5 creditsR&D seminar, innovation (supervised teaching)
2 creditsMechanics of deformable solids
5 creditsIndustrial project
5 credits
English S5
ECTS
2 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Numerical computation in mechanics Project
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
5 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
The objective of this course is to provide an introduction to numerical tools for solving partial differential equations arising in various fields of engineering. We will cover the spectral method applied to the heat diffusion equation in a bar and the development of codes based on this technique. In particular, students will be required to implement this method in Python in order to learn the basics of this language and versioning tools. Students' work will be produced using the Latex word processor.
Scientific Computing (UE Polytech' MI)
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
5 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
The emphasis is on the performance and limitations of engineering calculation methods so that students are able to use them correctly "in real-life situations." This real-life application is certainly the most challenging aspect of this introduction to scientific calculation, as it requires not only a certain physical understanding, but also a step back from mathematical modeling and a minimum level of computer skills.
Scientific Calculation
Training structure
Polytech Montpellier
Differential Calculus and Differential Equations
ECTS
6 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
In the first part: deepen the basic concepts of differential calculus covered in L2.
In the second part: introduce the qualitative study of differential equations.
Strength of materials
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
5 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Material resistance (RdM) is a specific discipline of continuum mechanics that enables the calculation of stresses and deformations in slender structures made of different materials (machinery, mechanical engineering, building, and civil engineering). It involves 1D static modeling of a deformable solid assimilated to a beam connected to a frame and subjected to external mechanical stresses.
RdM allows the study of the overall behavior of a structure (relationship between stresses—forces or moments—and displacements) to be reduced to that of the local behavior of the materials composing it (relationship between stresses and strains). Mechanical stresses can be seen as the " cohesive forces " of the material. The deformations of a physical object can be observed as a change in its dimensions or overall shape.
Fluid mechanics
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
5 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
This first module in fluid mechanics aims to provide basic information on the behavior of industrial fluids (air, water, hydraulic fluid) with a view to designing simple systems involving fluids in static or dynamic conditions (flow rates, pressure, speed, pressure drops, etc.). The focus is on the study and design of hydraulic installations.
Rheology of materials
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
3 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Rheology is the study of the deformation and flow of matter under the effect of applied mechanical stress. In the field of materials, this science is particularly relevant to the following areas:
- Viscoelasticity
- Plasticity
- Viscoplasticity
- Non-Newtonian fluids
In practice, rheology is used to characterize the macroscopic mechanical properties of materials whose behavior defies classical theories of elastic solids and Newtonian fluids (with constant viscosity). Such materials can therefore be considered as having behavior that lies between that of solids and fluids, between elastic and viscous.
Hydrodynamics
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
3 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Hours per week
27h
This course aims to introduce the basics of physical hydrodynamics. Kinematic aspects are covered first: Euler and Lagrange formalism, analysis of the motion of a fluid volume element, introduction of velocity current and potential functions, and applications to different types of flows. In the next part of fluid dynamics, we establish Euler's equation and Bernoulli's relation for the flow of ideal fluids, then Navier-Stokes' equation describing the flow of viscous Newtonian fluids. This section will lead us to define the stress tensor and the Reynolds number, which can be used to determine whether a flow is laminar or turbulent. The course ends with an introduction to the mechanics of deformable solids: displacement field, dilation tensor, and deformation tensor.
Mathematical Modeling in Mechanics (POLYTECH)
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
5 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
The course links scientific computing and variational methods for mechanics and is designed to model simple physical equations and implement numerical methods to solve these equations.
Numerical Analysis of Differential Equations
ECTS
5 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Acquire basic knowledge of numerical methods for differential equations
English for mechanics
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
3 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Language tutorial courses aimed at training the five language skills;
Listening comprehension & speaking
Reading comprehension & writing
Oral interaction
Structure and dimensioning (POLYTECH)
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
5 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
- read a technical plan of medium difficulty
- recognize standard mechanical components on a drawing
- identify how a moderately difficult mechanical system works based on an overall plan
- draw a part in multiple views following the rules of projection
- Identify and draw the intersections of cylinder-plane, cylinder-cylinder, plane-cone, and cylinder-cone.
- draw cross-sectional views and sections
- extract a part from a medium-difficulty assembly drawing
- use of the basic functions of Solidworks software (parts mode, assembly, and drafting)
R&D seminar, innovation (supervised teaching)
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Research and Development (R&D) is both the combination of a team's work and individual talents, all in the service of innovation (applied research) and knowledge (fundamental research). The topics are diverse and varied, but a certain methodology is necessary to address any R&D issue.
Mechanics of deformable solids
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
5 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
The objective of this course is to model continuous solid media, initially focusing on elastostatics under the assumption of small perturbations. In this course, we will explore the application of the fundamental principle of statics to deformable solids. The following concepts are introduced for this purpose: tensors and tensor fields, tensor algebra and analysis, boundary value problems, the fundamental principle of statics, and the principle of virtual work. Techniques for the analytical solution of classical problems and energy approaches will be discussed. This course is fundamental to the training of students in mechanics, whether they are oriented towards design and engineering or towards R&D.
Supervised project in mechanical engineering
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
5 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Project assigned to a group of two to three students, supervised by a tutor. Weekly meetings to monitor progress and provide assistance with writing a report and preparing an oral presentation. The work is spread over one semester and concludes with the submission of a report and an oral defense.
Mechanical design 1
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
Training structure
Faculty of Science
This teaching unit is an introductory advanced module in mechanical design. It provides tools for selecting technologies that meet the classic functions of mechanisms (embedding and rotational guidance using bearings), based on partially provided functional specifications, industrial documentation, and regulatory standards. Practical work analyzing existing mechanisms and designing basic technological solutions will complement this teaching.
English S5
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Language tutorial courses aimed at training the five language skills;
Listening comprehension & speaking
Reading comprehension & writing
Oral interaction
Continuous speaking - presentations
Strength of materials
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
5 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Material resistance (RdM) is a specific discipline of continuum mechanics that enables the calculation of stresses and deformations in slender structures made of different materials (machinery, mechanical engineering, building, and civil engineering). It involves 1D static modeling of a deformable solid assimilated to a beam connected to a frame and subjected to external mechanical stresses.
RdM allows the study of the overall behavior of a structure (relationship between stresses—forces or moments—and displacements) to be reduced to that of the local behavior of the materials composing it (relationship between stresses and strains). Mechanical stresses can be seen as the " cohesive forces " of the material. The deformations of a physical object can be observed as a change in its dimensions or overall shape.
Design management
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
5 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
This teaching unit introduces students to project management, taking into account the major challenges facing business performance. Students find themselves in a position where they are steering the key phases of the product design process.
This project-based teaching approach allows for a detailed analysis of each phase of the design process in the form of case studies. Students therefore learn methods for generating ideas (creativity, functional analysis) through to the creation of the product architecture.
Fluid mechanics
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
5 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
This first module in fluid mechanics aims to provide basic information on the behavior of industrial fluids (air, water, hydraulic fluid) with a view to designing simple systems involving fluids in static or dynamic conditions (flow rates, pressure, speed, pressure drops, etc.). The focus is on the study and design of hydraulic installations.
Rheology of materials
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
3 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Rheology is the study of the deformation and flow of matter under the effect of applied mechanical stress. In the field of materials, this science is particularly relevant to the following areas:
- Viscoelasticity
- Plasticity
- Viscoplasticity
- Non-Newtonian fluids
In practice, rheology is used to characterize the macroscopic mechanical properties of materials whose behavior defies classical theories of elastic solids and Newtonian fluids (with constant viscosity). Such materials can therefore be considered as having behavior that lies between that of solids and fluids, between elastic and viscous.
Quotation and metrology
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
5 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
This course provides the basic tools needed for the functional dimensioning of mechanical systems. After presenting one-dimensional dimensioning and its limitations, 3D geometric tolerancing (GPS), in accordance with ISO standards, is introduced in order to learn how to read and then write a geometric tolerance according to the functional requirements of a part in a mechanical system. The study of the hyperstaticity of the mechanism and connections then makes it possible to establish the functional conditions required to ensure the assembly and proper functioning of the system. Dimensional and geometric tolerances are then determined by setting up and resolving dimension chains. Finally, once the parts have been manufactured, it is necessary to perform metrological checks and verify their conformity with the functional dimensions.
Design office
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
5 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
This course unit is a core module in mechanical design technology. It enables students to apply the concepts of standard component dimensioning mainly seen in the L2 (introduction to mechanical design) and L3 (structure and dimensioning, mechanical design 1 and 2) technology course units in the case of existing mechanical systems. It also indirectly draws on all other courses in rigid and deformable solid mechanics, mainly seen in L2 and L3.
The emphasis is on discovering and comparing real technological solutions, thereby enriching technological culture, and on researching, critically selecting, and pre-dimensioning technological solutions compatible with the system under study based on partial (re)design specifications. Finally, the implementation of the chosen solution is based on the drafting of an accurate industrial design, both on paper and using CAD software, with complete dimensions for one of the mechanism's parts.
Mechanical design 2
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
Training structure
Faculty of Science
This course concludes the technology component of the Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, CDPI track, which consists of four modules. It aims to provide students with the tools to understand and design complex mechanical systems (automatic transmissions, power transmission mechanisms, etc.).
Half of this module is based on lectures/tutorials to study pulley-belt systems, clutches/brakes, and preloaded systems with applications to preloaded bearing assemblies. At the same time, the course draws on practical work analyzing different mechanical systems (CVT gearboxes, automatic gearboxes, brakes, clutches, preloaded bearing assemblies, etc.), as well as practical design work to apply the skills acquired to specific case studies.
English for mechanics
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
3 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Language tutorial courses aimed at training the five language skills;
Listening comprehension & speaking
Reading comprehension & writing
Oral interaction
Structure and dimensioning (POLYTECH)
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
5 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
- read a technical plan of medium difficulty
- recognize standard mechanical components on a drawing
- identify how a moderately difficult mechanical system works based on an overall plan
- draw a part in multiple views following the rules of projection
- Identify and draw the intersections of cylinder-plane, cylinder-cylinder, plane-cone, and cylinder-cone.
- draw cross-sectional views and sections
- extract a part from a medium-difficulty assembly drawing
- use of the basic functions of Solidworks software (parts mode, assembly, and drafting)
R&D seminar, innovation (supervised teaching)
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Research and Development (R&D) is both the combination of a team's work and individual talents, all in the service of innovation (applied research) and knowledge (fundamental research). The topics are diverse and varied, but a certain methodology is necessary to address any R&D issue.
Mechanics of deformable solids
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
5 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
The objective of this course is to model continuous solid media, initially focusing on elastostatics under the assumption of small perturbations. In this course, we will explore the application of the fundamental principle of statics to deformable solids. The following concepts are introduced for this purpose: tensors and tensor fields, tensor algebra and analysis, boundary value problems, the fundamental principle of statics, and the principle of virtual work. Techniques for the analytical solution of classical problems and energy approaches will be discussed. This course is fundamental to the training of students in mechanics, whether they are oriented towards design and engineering or towards R&D.
Industrial project
Level of education
Bachelor's degree
ECTS
5 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
This project is initiated by a request from a client (project leader) who presents their needs to the students. It involves an application that places the student in the position of a service provider responding to the client's needs or requests. The aim of this project is to replicate the methods used in business.