University of Technology of Compiegne - France Department of Biological Engineering Courses List
INTRODUCTION One aim of UTC is to prepare students for the French Engineering degree. This degree is highly valued in France as it is equivalent to a high level master's degree. The formation toward the French Engineering degree is divided into a 2-year program of "Fundamental studies" followed by a 3-year program of "Major studies". Fundamental studies: This first program (Tronc Commun) which aims at giving a solid scientific background to students, offers a large range of scientific and technical courses. Major studies: This program aims at progressively professionalize students by providing them with a general and well-balanced training in the academic department of their choice. Specialized courses and training that fit students for their future career are given during the last three 3 semesters of the Major. Two six-month internships in industry allow student to develop strong professional skills. The four categories of courses: - Scientific knowledge - Techniques and Methods - Project Management - Technology and Human sciences The first three categories provide courses that are specific to each major whereas the category Technology and Human sciences provides courses that are common to every major. The courses for the Biological Engineering Major and corresponding to the first three categories are described in the present document. The ECTS grading scale: This is a grading system defined in the ECTS framework by the European Commission. Since several grading systems co-exist in Europe, the ECTS grading scale has been developed in order to provide a common currency and facilitate the transfer of students and their grades between European higher education institutions. Basically one year of studies is equivalent to 60 ECTS. 2
BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING Biological engineers must be able to act at the interface between different fields and are therefore taught skills regarding not only biological sciences but also chemistry, physics and computer sciences. The teaching program is designed to provide a well-balanced education between scientific culture and technical background through four specializations. Areas of specialization: - Design and innovation of bio-products (CIB) - Innovation in food and agro-resources (IAA) - Biomaterials and biomechanics (BB) - Biomedical engineering (BM) Each student has to follow specific courses corresponding to his specialization but also courses common to any student of the Biological Engineering major in order to gain more general skills in Biological engineering. ~~~~ Legend for the courses of specialization Specialization Design and innovation of bio-products (CIB) Innovation in food and agro-resources (IAA) Biomaterials and biomechanics (BB) Biomedical engineering (BM) Symbol 3
COURSES OF BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING MAJOR Scientific Knowledge category 6 ECTS each BL10 - STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES (Spring, Fall) Structural biochemistry and physico-chemistry of macromolecular solutions; Related analytical methods are described. BL20 - CELL BIOLOGY (Fall) Description of biological membrane structure in relation to, membrane transport, cellular communication and energy metabolism. BL22 - MICROBIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (Spring) Basic microbiology and molecular biology to comprehend genetic engineering and industrial or food microbiology. BL30 - INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY (Spring) Main regulatory systems of physiological functions, from the individual cell to the whole biological system. BL40 - CELLULAR ENGINEERING (Spring) Basic embryology and histology focused on the main mechanisms controlling cell organization and development. Technological aspects are emphasized. CM15 - COLLOIDAL SYSTEMS - APPLICATIONS IN FOOD SCIENCES (Spring) Specific properties related to the dispersed state of matter in colloidal systems including capillarity, wetting, adsorption etc. Characterization methods are also presented. EN21 - BASIC ANALOG ELECTRONICS (Spring, Fall) Calculation of electronic circuits and teaching of general principles necessary to understand signal processing, whether the implementation is made in analogical or numerical form. Description of basic electronic components such as diode types and BJT, FE and MOS transistors. The course then 4
moves on to the calculation and design of circuits using these components, such as transistor circuits, power amplifiers and tension and current sources. MQ01 - ELEMENTS OF STRENGTH OF MATERIALS (Spring, Fall) Study of basic procedures for the calculation of mechanical structures submitted to simple or complex solicitations. MQ20 - INTRODUCTION TO SOLID AND FLUID MECHANICS (Fall) Introduction to the main concepts of continuum mechanics necessary for the analysis of simple problems: stress, deformation and rate of deformation in solids or fluids; application to traction, compression, torsion, bending of solids and laminar shear flow of fluids; mass and energy balance for complex flows. MQ17 - INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND ENGINEERING OF MATERIALS (Spring, Fall) Basic knowledge on material behavior with emphasis on the relation between mechanical properties (elasticity, plasticity, ductility, brittleness) and material microstructure (crystallography, defects...). MB11 - MATHS REVISION (Spring, Fall) Solving functions with single and multiple variables, curves and surfaces, simple and multiple integrals, differential equations, basis of linear algebra. MT09 - NUMERICAL ANALYSIS (Spring, Fall) Course on numerical analysis as a fundamental tool for engineers. MT12 MATHEMATIC TECHNIQUES FOR ENGINEER (Spring, Fall) This course develops analysis elements useful in engineering sciences and consolidates the fundamental knowledge of the student. NF16 - ALGORITHM AND DATA STRUCTURES (Spring) Introduction to basic data structures and the basic algorithms that manage them. 5
SY02 - STATISTICAL METHODS FOR RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURING (Spring, Fall) Basic concepts and methods of statistics useful to engineers. SY06 - ANALYSIS AND PROCESSING OF SIGNALS (Spring) Theoretical basis of signal analysis and teaching of models to understand the various treatments that are generally used to extract features from signals. SY09 - DATA ANALYSIS AND DATA MINING (Spring) Study of the principal methods for multidimensional data analysis used in data mining and allowing the retrieval of information from large pools of data. ~~~~ 6
Techniques and methods category 6 ECTS each BM02 - ARTIFICIAL ORGANS AND BIORHEOLOGY (Spring) Basics of biofluid mechanics: application to cardiovascular dynamics, biorheology and microfluidics. Mass transfer analysis: application to design and use of artificial organs. An important part of the course is devoted to a personalized project (team of two) on a specific physiological function and its replacement. BM04 - ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING OF BIOMEDICAL DATA (Fall) Basic concepts of monitoring devices based on biological signal processing. BM05 - TESTING TECHNIQUES (Fall) This course is conceived for students already familiarized with biomedical equipments. After some physiopathological descriptions, the methods and techniques used for the functional testing of different systems and organs are presented. The teaching is provided by medical experts who present their professional approach and provide a critical analysis of the biomedical techniques. BM06 - MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING (Fall) The purpose of this course is to provide basic knowledge about software and hardware medical image processing techniques. BM07 BIOCOMPATIBILITY (Fall) Conception and evaluation of materials devoted to interact with human tissues are studied. Cytotoxicity, inflammation, hypersensitivity, genotoxicity, corrosion, degradation, wear products, in vitro cultures, grafts and transplants, cryopreservation, separation techniques and regulatory aspects are considered. BM08 - MODELLING OF BIOMECHANICAL SYSTEMS (Spring) The course presents geometric and numerical techniques as well as the methodology to model biomechanical system. 7
BT02 - UNIT OPERATIONS IN BIOENGINEERING (Spring) Technical knowledge in process and equipments focused on specific operations of transformation and preservation of materials in food industry. BT03 - MANIPULATION OF CELLS, TISSUES AND ORGANS IMMUNOLOGY (Fall) Technical overview of animal and human tissue manipulation focused on experimental and biomedical applications. BT06 - ANALYSIS OF BIOLOGICAL AND FOOD PRODUCTS (Spring) Tools for the analysis of biological materials and food products in terms of composition and structure with the aim of regulatory quality and conformity controls during technological processes. BT07 - FORMULATION, INNOVATION, NUTRITION (Fall) Fundamental and practical knowledge in food formulation. An important part of this course is the fulfillment of a project where students have to use the theoretical knowledge to formulate an innovative food product. BT09 - FOOD INDUSTRY AND FOOD QUALITY (Fall) Description of the major issues of Food Industries by analyzing manufacturers points of view and consumer s needs. BT10 BIOLOGICAL RISKS AND FOOD SAFETY (Spring) Introduction to food toxicity. Description of the toxicant categories and the major microorganisms responsible for food poisoning. Description of European legislation and industrial operations aiming at reducing the risks and. BT21 - MOLECULAR BIOTECHNOLOGIES AND GENETIC ENGINEERING (Spring) Recent developments in genetic engineering dedicated to molecular and cellular biotechnologies. The major methodological advances, such as e.g. cloning, cell and gene therapy, GMO, etc...are described. When relevant, financial, ethical and legislative aspects are considered. The impact of these techniques on raw material valorization is also discussed. 8
BT22 - AGRO RESOURCES (Spring) Definition, production method, management, industrial application and environmental impact of agro-resources. C2I1 - BASIC COMPUTER AND INTERNET USE (Spring, Fall) C2i is a French professional certification around personal computers and internet. It deals with the use of computer tools in every day works (text, spread sheets, graphic, law for image and sounds, collaborative work, communication...). C2I2 - COMPUTER USE AND INTERNET USE FOR ENGINEERS (Spring, Fall) This course prepares students to "C2i niveau 2 métiers de l'ingénieur", a French certification about computers, networks and internet use for engineers. EN14 - ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONS FOR THE ENGINEER (Spring) Various uses of integrated analogical electronic functions in domains such as real operational amplifiers, power amplifiers, filters, power supplies, conversion, opto, signal transmission. EV02 - CLEAN PROCESS DESIGN (Fall) Process design or modification towards an optimized energy consumption. Rules aspects of environment, responsibilities, ISO 14001 and basic knowledge on REACH legislation. FQ01 - ECONOMY AND QUALITY CONTROL (Spring, Fall) Quality Management, design and quality, quality function deployment, functional analysis, product life cycle management, work breakdown structure, standardization, ISO 9000, conformity assessment, engineering economy. FQ03 - ROBUST PRODUCT DESIGN AND DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS (Fall) Efficient use of testing methods to optimize product or process performances within the framework of a robust engineering approach. The method of experiment design as well as Taguchi approach is studied. 9
FQ04 - QUALITY AND METHOD IN BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (Fall) Quality and legislation applicable to biomedical, pharmaceutical and food industries (management of quality system, marketing authorization, laboratory rules and safety). GE37 PROJECT MANAGEMENT (Spring, Fall) This course aims to initiate students to project management by learning the vocabulary, concepts and tools required. GE38 MANAGEMENT OF TECHNICAL RESOURCES (Spring, Fall) This course deals with capitalization of knowledge, creativity and skills and with technological monitoring and audit. GE39 MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING OF INNOVATION (Spring, Fall) Students are prepared to manage new products or services, from the concept to the marketing plan taking into account financial, human and technological resources. GE40 PROJECTS MANAGEMENT (Spring, Fall) Teaching of skills indispensable to project managers. It comprises theoretical lectures and exercises, project managers speaking about their work and also participation to an industrial project. LO01 PROGRAMMING BASES (Spring, Fall) This course deals with the methods of structured programming, the standard programming C language and the use of a compiler and its environment. MQ04 POLYMERS (Spring) This course provides the basic knowledge regarding polymers with an emphasis on the relationship between structure and properties in order to give elementary knowledge on the use and design of industrial polymer-derived products. 10
MQ07 DEGRADATION AND PROTECTION OF MATERIALS IN THEIR ENVIRONMENT (Fall) Role of the environment in deterioration of materials or induction of immunity with the description of the way they degrade. The methodologies to measure degradation and to control it are described as well as prognosis, prevention and protection techniques. MQ11 METAL PROCESSING (Spring) Main types of processes of metallic, polymer and composite materials used in the industry: molding, solidification, rheology, injection issues Interest and industrial applications are also described. MQ12 MATERIALS SELECTION (Fall) This course teaches students how to make sure that the conception of a product, an object or a structure is optimized, by providing them with the main factors affecting the different steps toward conception. MS01 - METHODS IN PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL ANALYSES (Spring, Fall) Introduction to theoretical and practical aspects of modern analytical methods. Atomic (flame, GDOES) and molecular spectroscopy (IR, UV, NMR), X-ray diffraction and microscopy (scanning, transmission, confocal, near field) are described. MS02 - SENSORS TECHNOLOGY AND INSTRUMENTATION (Spring) The aim of this course is to give a wide background in industrial sensors and their uses (metrology, data acquisition) in order to be able to choose the most adapted sensor by taking into account environmental disturbances (temperature, electromagnetic fields, vibrations...). NF02 - FROM INTEGRATED CIRCUITS TO MICROPROCESSORS (Spring, Fall) Introduction to the basic concepts required to understand digital electronic and to program microprocessors and microcontrollers. NF15 - MICROPROCESSORS (BASIC SOFTWARE AND INTERFACES) (Spring) This course gives skills in hardware and software for the development of a microcontroller system. 11
NF22 - INTRODUCTION TO MICROCOMPUTERS (Spring, Fall) This course will give a working knowledge of: - algorithms, - development of applications with Visual Basic, Excel and Access, - computer architecture, - network and multimedia. PR - PROJECT REALIZATION (Spring, Fall) Students participate to the achievement of a project under the supervision of one adviser. SY05 - PROCESS CONTROL (Spring) Process dynamics, closed loops, frequency analysis, PID and advanced Model Based Controllers are discussed. SY16 - SIGNAL PROCESSING AND APPLICATIONS (Fall) This course provides students with the skills to apply signal processing techniques to solve an industrial problem. The emphasis is placed on the art of characterizing, analyzing and interpreting signals. The approach is illustrated though actual applications drawn from various disciplines (speech, music, vibroacoustics, biomedicine...). SY19 - DECISION THEORY AND MACHINE LEARNING (Fall) Presentation of machine learning methods to extract information from data in order to build decision systems. TF14 - MASS TRANSFER OPERATIONS (Spring) This course teaches how to design several mass transfer unit operation. TF15 - SEPARATION PROCESSES (Fall) Dead end filtration, decantation, centrifugation. Principles and technology of cross flow microfiltration. Crystallization. Modeling of separation processes and methods. Applications to food processing, biotechnology, environment and industry TN15 - CREATION OF ACTIVITY, PRODUCT, COMPANY (Spring, Fall) Students are taught the development of new products, either for their own account, or in narrow relation with project leaders of or companies recently created. They concretely approach the 12
creation of new products and/or company on a context of realization of real mission with negotiated objectives. TS01 - SAFETY MANAGEMENT (Spring) Introductory level of training in the methods of hazard studies required to implement risk assessment and control protocols. We focus on staff exposed to risk and on activities to reduce the risks. The purpose (or challenge) is to prepare engineers to control future risks arising from advanced technologies and management in a changing world. TX - LABORATORY PROJECT (Spring, Fall) This unit gives students an opportunity to learn how to address tangible, prospective, technological and/or economical problems. ~~~~ 13
Projects and outside working period category 30 ECTS each TN09 - ENGINEER ASSISTANT INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT (6 MONTHS) This 6-month internship is realized in the public or private sector. Situated in the 3rd semester of studies, it takes place in the services of production or close to the production (manufacturing, control, development, interview (maintenance), engineering consulting firms, etc.). The work is the object of a written report and an oral presentation. TN10 - ENGINEER INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT (6 MONTHS) This 6-month internship is realized in the public or private sector during the last semester of studies. The student is put under working conditions similar to his future functions as an engineer. He/she will have to manage missions as a young engineer. The work is the object of a written report and an oral presentation. ~~~~ 14