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1st year
Probability – MAT112B Analysis – 6 ECTS
To introduce students to
the concepts of analysis (vastly completed by the 2nd year
Mathematics 3 course), necessary to train as a bioengineer and master
engineering tools. This course serves as a strong foundation for the Physics and
Industrial Processes courses. It introduces and builds on the study of the
functions of a single variable (algebraic and non-algebraic), trigonometry,
derivation, integration and Taylor
expansions.
An introduction to
Probability is also offered. This gives students a very early initiation on the
tools that are so important in scientific data processing, particularly
measurements tools, and helps them to apply the analysis concepts acquired to
probability. This introduction will stand them in good stead for the Probability
and Statistics course in S3 (2nd
year).
Geometry - MAT192B Algebra – 4
ECTS
To teach the concepts of
geometry and algebra, particularly linear, necessary to train as a bioengineer
and master engineering tools. This course serves as a strong foundation for the
Physics and Industrial Processes courses. It builds on the foundations of
geometry and vector calculus, shows how they are developed through the usual
coordinate systems (Cartesian, cylindrical polar, spherical), and introduces
precise matrix calculation, and how to solve linear
systems.
Thermodynamics - PHY221P - 6
ECTS
To learn about the basics
and tools used to study the states of physical systems and their transformation
on a macroscopic scale (thermodynamics). To help to understand the phenomena of
transport and energy in industrial processes, in the study of fluid flow and
chemistry.
This course includes the
study of ideal gas. It introduces the concepts of heat, mechanical work and
internal energy (1st principle), along with enthalpy and entropy
(2nd principle). It also looks at thermal machine yields. The kinetic
theory of ideal gas is also addressed, including the microscopic interpretation
of the concepts of temperature and pressure. Lastly, it looks at the notion of
“thermodynamic potential” introducing the concept of chemical
potential.
Mechanics and Geometric optics - PHY112B
- 6 ECTS
To introduce the basics
of point kinematics, Newtonian dynamics and its application to universal
gravitation. To assimilate the concept of the mechanical oscillator, which is so
relevant to the general study of physical system properties, and transferable to
other fields (optics, waves, electromagnetism,
etc.).
To introduce the basic
concepts of geometric optics to familiarise students with the formation of
images and common optical instruments.
In addition to its
lessons on Physics, this course familiarises students with the basics of vector
calculus (studied further in the Mathematics 2 course), including applied vector
analysis (vector derivation, etc.). These bases are regularly useful in the
study of fluid flow and its application in process
engineering.
The course will also
introduce students to elements of dimensional analysis, scale and unit
systems.
General chemistry - CHM112B - 6
ECTS
The aim of this course on
atomic theory and chemical balances is to grasp the essential basics of
chemistry. Pure substances and mixtures come in three physical states: solid,
liquid and gas. Students will give an account of these different states by
studying the atomic and molecular structure of the substances. Sound knowledge
of the concept of atomic bonds (chemical, metallic and ionic bonds) and
molecular bonds enables students to fully understand the relationship between
binding and reactivity. The course will also look at acid-base and redox
reactions. The last part is devoted to the structure of matter: understanding
how atoms are arranged in a crystalline structure and linking this to the
physical and chemical properties of solids. This knowledge of
thermochemistry and chemical kinetics enables students to understand chemical
phenomena in solutions. The application of thermodynamics in chemistry helps
characterise a system composed of compounds that may or may not react
chemically. The 3 principles of thermodynamics are used to calculate reaction
heat and to anticipate reactions. Understanding the mechanisms involved in
kinetics involves studying the influence of concentration (order of a reaction)
and temperature (activation
energy).
Structural biochemistry – BIO222B
- 6 ECTS
To grasp the basic
concepts of structural biochemistry. To learn what elements are found in all
molecules, classified under biochemical families (carbohydrates, lipids,
proteins, nucleic acids). To learn the main reactive characteristics enabling
analytical detection and separation from other compounds, based on the formula
and class of a biomolecule. To help students understand the structural and
functional implications of an enzyme or chemical modification to molecular
structures.
Cell biology & Mendelian genetics - BIO102B
- 6 ECTS
To grasp the basics of
cell biology in order to comprehend genetics and physiology. This course will
address the morphofunctional knowledge of cells, the in-depth study of cell
surfaces (eukaryotic cells), the nucleus, and cell organelles. The course
includes practicals and tutorials enabling students to perform the basic
techniques of cell fractionation useful for metabolic biochemistry and
enzymology applications. This course will also address the basic
concepts of genetics and develop the transmission of
genes.
Chemistry and biology of ecosystems – BIO255B
- 6 ECTS
The aim of this course is
to enable students to grasp the basic concepts of biology and plant physiology.
The course goes beyond the mere classification of species, and is based on the
life cycle of angiosperms, their morphological appearance and physiological
aspects. Major physiological functions are discussed, including photosynthesis
in relation to the production and maturation of perishable goods and products,
and plant growth regulators in adapting to and complying with environmental
constraints (water and mineral supply). An initiation on plant breeding,
particularly by the culture of meristem (pathological improvement, improvement
in varieties, etc.).
The second part of the
course introduces students to the basic concepts of ecology. After defining the
concept of a biosphere and the various ecological factors involved, the course
covers population ecology. Students will also study energy flow and matter
cycles in ecosystems and discover environmental chemistry through the protection
of our ecosystem, and air, water and soil pollution.
To learn how to use the
basic office automation tools and presentation and communication tools. At the
end of this course students are expected to be able to create a Word document on
their own using the appropriate type and layout. They must also learn to master
spreadsheets.
At the end of the course
they must be able to use presentation tools (PowerPoint) and communication tools
(Introduction to HTML) to prepare a presentation
online.
Management and organisation – GES102G
- 3 ECTS
To teach students the different work organisation methods and
employer-employee relationships to facilitate students’ integration into
their work placement company.
- To understand the
basic structure, framework and common elements in organisations and present
them using practical examples.
- To learn the common mechanisms
enabling organisations to function and multiply.
- To assess the structure of work
divisions, task coordination, and the flow of orders and
authority.
Writing skills – SOC101B – 2,5
ECTS
To give students greater
professional writing skills; students will create and present a curriculum vitae
and application letters or present
projects.
1st year English - LVI131B
- 6 ECTS
To improve students’
vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar, aural comprehension and oral
expression, whatever their initial level of English. Groupwork according to
level.
1st year Individual sports – EPS1O1I
- 4 ECTS
The course focuses on
understanding the universality of training rules and game rules. Theme-based
groups. The course offers individual sports such as table tennis, weight
lifting, squash, badminton, one on one activities, and so
on.
Level I optional placement – STA101B
- 4 ECTS
Placement lasting at least 1 month, at the end
of the first year, allowing students to get in touch with the professional
environment. The work placement topic is chosen by the student. In order to
validate the placement, an agreement must be signed by the EBI, and the student
must submit a placement thesis and conduct a viva voce (see Study regulations:
work
placements
p11).
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2nd year
Analysis - MAT212B – 4 ECTS
To introduce, in
conjunction with the 1st year Mathematics 1 course, the concepts of
analysis necessary to train as a bioengineer and master engineering tools. This
course serves as a strong foundation for the Physics and Industrial Processes
courses. It looks further into studying and solving differential equations, the
functions of several variables, multiple integrals and gives a (brief)
introduction to Fourier and Laplace transforms. This course should enable
students to put formal, logical methods into practice to master practical
concepts and techniques stemming from analysis (linear operators, calculating
uncertainties, etc.) and to apply algebra tools to solve analysis problems
(particularly linear systems of differential
equations).
Probability and Statistics - MAT242B
- 4 ECTS
To acquire the basic
concepts of probability. This course deals with estimation and regression
methods, and a large part of the course focuses on modelling and statistical
tests.
Biophysics - BIO331B - 4
ECTS
After giving an overview
of light radiation and interaction between radiation and matter, the course
studies atomic spectra and analytical applications: atomic absorption and flame
emission used for identifying and quantifying atoms. General features of
molecular spectra introduce the different analytical methods used to identify
molecules, spectral methods based on microwave spectroscopy, infrared
spectrometry, UV-Visible spectrometry, and fluorimetry. With the study of
nuclear magnetic resonance, students will be able to master analytical methods
to identify all biological and chemical
compounds.
Electromagnetism and Waves - ELC232B
- 6 ECTS
To help students
understand the physical (and chemical) processes that are behind intermolecular
interactions using the electrostatic tools and concepts (charges, fields,
forces). To understand and describe “low energy” electrical bonds (Van der
Waals, hydrogen, etc.) that play a major part in cell biology (properties of
aqueous solvents, membrane transport, etc.). To introduce the basics of
magnetostatics, particularly necessary for understanding magnetic phenomena
involved in a number of protocols (NMR, EPR,
etc.).
The wave phenomenon, seen
from its broadest perspective (progressive or stationary wave, longitudinal or
transverse etc.), will then be applied to areas of physics directly concerning
engineers, both as regards the phenomenon described (electromagnetic, acoustic,
mechanical waves, etc.) and the detection or measurement methods (ultrasounds,
etc.).
Fluid mechanics PHY215P – 4,5
ECTS
To grasp the basics of
fluid mechanics necessary for understanding the problems raised by fluid flow in
industrial processes and the environment. The course introduces students to
statics, kinematics and the dynamics of ideal and real fluids (viscosity).
Emphasis is placed on conservation equations (mass, momentum and energy), prior
to the assessment of matter and heat in unit
operations.
Organic chemistry – CHM222B - 5
ECTS
This course enables
students to grasp the chemical and reactive characteristics of simple organic
functions. These characteristics come from the chemical bonds, whose properties
vary in space (stereochemistry, isomerism), and according to their polarity
(inductive effect, mesomeric effect). However, a better understanding of
reactive mechanisms involves knowledge of intermediates (carbocation,
carbanion). The simple functions studied are: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and
halogenated derivatives. Students must grasp the basics of organic chemistry to
understand the industrial synthesis of pharmaceuticals and chemical compounds
necessary in everyday life. All the major chemical families are studied
(alcohols, magnesium organic compounds, aromatic hydrocarbons, amines, carbonyl
compounds, carboxylic acid), and then applied to actual cases of synthesis. The
course includes 3 practical sessions on organic
synthesis.
Metabolic biochemistry – BIO3222B
- 5 ECTS
To apply the basic
concepts of structural biochemistry to the study of cellular metabolisms. The
course will focus on the main anabolic and catabolic pathways in eukaryotic
cells and the metabolic pathways in prokaryotic cells as seen in the Microbial
physiology course (BIO351B). Starting from the overall presentation of
metabolism, energy flows and cellular respiration, the course will go on to
address carbohydrate, lipid, protein and nucleic acid
metabolism.
Enzymology & Chemical kinetics – BIO323B
- 5 ECTS
Students will first study
the mechanisms of chemical kinetics and catalysis then go on to study enzyme
catalysis from a thermochemical and kinetic approach. The traditional Michaelis
Mentel model is demonstrated based on the concept of saturation function. The
course then introduces students to the typical kinetic parameters of biological
catalysts: KM, VM, kcat, KI. This
course, which focuses on the kinetic approach, serves to provide students with
the tools necessary to study enzyme engineering (biochemical reaction
engineering – PRO401B).
The third part of the
course studies enzyme catalysis reaction mechanisms. The mechanistic approach
serves to demonstrate the specificity of biological catalysts compared to
chemical catalysts. This involves defining the concept of an active site
(theoretical and practical), then presenting some of the traditional enzymology
mechanisms.
After this, students must
be able to establish the relationship between the kinetic and mechanistic
aspects of enzyme catalysis.
The last part of this
course will look at certain aspects of applied enzymology, including enzyme
analysis and its developments.
Microbiology 1 & parasitology – BIO242B
- 6 ECTS
To provide students with
substantial knowledge of microorganisms and microbial action and the necessary
basics for understanding aspects of industrial microbiology. The course focuses
on microbial ecology and applying its basic rules to laboratory
techniques.
A detailed analysis of
physical and chemical factors affecting the survival and proliferation of
microorganisms is then carried out. This helps students to understand
microbiological safety, and the use of microorganisms for production purposes
(bioreactors).
Molecular biology 1 – BIO261B - 6
ECTS
To learn the basics of
molecular biology and the methods used to study gene
regulation.
Students will study
:
- DNA replication and
repair methods, transcription, maturation of NRA and
translation
- Techniques for purifying nucleic acid, marking probes,
molecular hybridisation, molecular pharmacology, cloning and
sequencing
Oral skills – SOC201B – 2,5
ECTS
To help students achieve
convincing oral communication and conduct a successful professional interview
for a placement or to validate their professional
project.
2nd year Individual sports – EPS2O1I
- 4 ECTS
The course focuses on
understanding the universality of training rules and game rules. Theme-based
groups.
Level I compulsory placement – STA201B
- 4 ECTS
Lasting at least 1 month
and no more than 3 months, the purpose of this work experience is to allow
students at the end of the preparation cycle to discover the social and human
realities of the workplace. The course will be students’ first chance to take on
the responsibility for a technical or industrial assignment in a company in one
of the sectors covered by EBI
training.
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3rd year
Data analysis - MAT343P - 4 ECTS
This course is devoted to
data analysis. It covers the basic methods of descriptive statistics. The first
part of the course covers univariate and bivariate analysis. Parts 2 and 3 deal
with two algebraic and geometric methods of data analysis, namely:
Principal component
analysis (PCA), a descriptive statistical method that aims to simultaneously
analyse a large number of quantitative variables, i.e. representing data in two
dimensions while retaining as much statistical information from the data table,
which is made up of “individuals” on which “quantitative variables” are
measured; seeking the main factors of a given property; identifying the links
between the variables to select the most relevant variables and optimising the
number of measurements to carry out in future studies or consolidating phenomena
that are specific to sample sub-populations.
FCA, factorial
correspondence analysis, is a bivariate analysis method for two qualitative
variables. The aim of PCA is to study and interpret the dependence of two
qualitative properties, particularly in graphic form. The FCA representation
helps to interpret the distances between the modalities of qualitative variables
in terms of deviation from independence and similarity between the marginal
distribution of variables.
All the concepts
discussed in this course are applied using Microsoft Excel
spreadsheets.
Analytical instrumentation - PHY391B
- 5 ECTS
The course looks at the
general principles and the theoretical study of chromatography to familiarise
students with the parameters that will help us optimise a chromatographic
method. The course presents solid-liquid and liquid-liquid chromatographies with
their main applications: adsorption chromatography, partition
chromatography using grafted
stationary phases,
binding on ion exchangers, gel chromatography, high performance liquid
chromatography, and gas chromatography. Today, these methods enable the
separation, purification and qualitative and quantitative analysis of all
chemical and biological compounds. The course then goes on to present mass
spectrometry.
Heat and matter transfer - PRO305B
- 6 ECTS
The aim of this course is
to enable students to grasp the basics of heat and matter transfer for designing
and scaling industrial unit operations. This course first deals with the
mechanisms of heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation) and then matter
transfer mechanisms (diffusion, convection). It builds on the basic concepts and
general equations of transport and dynamics in continuous, dispersed and porous
media. Each transfer mechanism is illustrated by real examples taken from
everyday life or industrial activities. Two practical sessions on heat
exchangers and liquid/liquid extraction reinforce students’ knowledge of the
concepts discussed.
At the end of this
course, students will be able to compile heat and matter assessments for any
kind of industrial facility and interpret the transfer phenomena involved in the
unit’s equipment.
Industrial applications of organic compounds – CHM 322B
(optional) - 3
ECTS
The course presents the
industrial and biological applications of organic
compounds.
Microbiology 2 & microbial genetics –
BIO342B - 6 ECTS
To learn about
microbiological analysis in different areas, such as agribusiness, cosmetics and
the environment.
The management of
microorganisms for optimising biotechnological production, recovery and
purification processes and for controlling the sanitary quality and
marketability of different
products.
Molecular biology 2 – BIO361B - 6
ECTS
Comprehensive training in
genetic engineering and biotechnology enabling future engineers to master common
and specific strategies and technologies used in the private and public sectors
(basic research, applied research). The course focuses essentially
on:
strategies and methods
used in the field of genomics (human genome project and other organisations):
PCR, cloning and sequencing. Cellular and molecular pharmacology, the production
of recombinant proteins (choice of system, construction of vectors, production
and validation.)
General and applied immunology – BIO372B
- 6 ECTS
This general immunology
course should enable students to acquire the necessary basics for understanding
the immune system. The first step is a broad look at the immune system to define
the fundamental elements of modern immunology: the immune system (organs and
cells, functioning) and the molecules involved. Then, through a more molecular
approach, the course covers the notions of antigenicity and immunogenicity
referring to the study of antibody-antigen reactions. The aim of this course, in
addition to providing knowledge essential to industrial biology students, is to
highlight the potential of antibodies, which will be used in a technological
context.
The second part of this
course illustrates the biotechnological potential of antibodies outside their
physiological context.
Two key concepts are
addressed: varieties of new activities and the use of analytical
tools.
Varieties of new
activities are dealt with through theoretical and practical methods: monoclonal
antibodies, catalytic antibodies, bispecific antibodies and new vaccine
structures.
The main analytical
applications addressed are affinity chromatography methods, immunoassay methods
(mainly enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay methods) and biosensors. This last
point is illustrated by introducing immunoassay
automation.
Introduction to biotechnologies - GES201B
- 3 ECTS
The aim of this course is
to give students an overall view of the biotech
sector.
The goal is for students
in their 3rd year and above to get an idea of all the opportunities in this
sector both technically and as far as employment is concerned. This is to help
steer students’ career choices (and therefore optional modules) based on their
affinity for the different branches in this
sector.
After a historical
overview of biotechnology, different subjects (microbiology, genetics,
enzymology, immunology) and economic sectors are dealt with according to the
impact of biotechnology on them :
- Agriculture
- Agro-industry
- Energy
- Environment
- Fine
Chemicals
- Healthcare
The course then discusses
regulatory aspects, industrial protection and
ethics.
Microbial physiology and biochemical reaction engineering -
PRO408B - 6
ECTS
This course is divided
into 2 parts:
Microbial physiology:
To give students a solid foundation in the metabolism of
microorganisms (anabolism, catabolism). To define the conditions favouring or
inhibiting certain microorganisms in an ecosystem. This course should enable
students to rationally choose which microorganisms are suitable for achieving
fermentation or
bioremediation.
Sensory analysis (optional)
– BIO385B – 1,5
ECTS
Sensory analysis is a
method that allows us to evaluate products using one of our 5 senses. The aim of
this initiation is to teach students the importance of its use in industry. To
this end, the course gives a quick overview of the most common tests currently
used (triangle, profile etc.). Students are also trained to recruit a panel and
generate descriptors: the first essential phases in conducting a sensory
analysis.
For a better
understanding of the tests and statistical processing applied, students must
attend the 2nd year engineering sensory quality course.
Algorithms and C programming – INF103B
- 3 ECTS
To understand the
mechanisms of algorithms and programming.
Application using a C
compiler: C language
Operational research - MAT344P - 3
ECTS
This course presents
certain rational techniques and methods for analysing and synthesising
organisation elements to optimise production processes and
decision-making.
A second part is devoted
to conventional algebraic and geometric methods of data
analysis.
Corporate economics –
GES300G - 3
ECTS
- To understand the
global economic environment in terms of corporate strategies, taking into
account local or global consumers.
- To study the strategies of the
various operators on a buoyant market: Asia.
- To review the work
placement.
Bibliographic research - BIO392B -
4 ECTS
The course aims to teach
future engineers the importance of bibliographic research, communication and
scientific intelligence. It shows students how to go about seeking information
and introduces them to the different current tools necessary for this research.
Students will be shown different parts of a scientific manuscript to introduce
them to the standards according to which current scientific documents and
publications are written. Communication skills will be demonstrated by an oral
presentation, which will also be subject to certain rules. Students will conduct
bibliographic research; the subjects will be proposed by a teacher, member of
the industry or the students themselves.
Project management – PRO491P - 2
ECTS
- To study the different
aspects of project management, the objectives, challenges and
risks.
- To look at the different persons
involved in project management.
- To learn about project
management-related practices.
- To evaluate certain tools: CPM,
PERT and
GANTT.
Teilhard de Chardin courses – SOC301S
- 1,5 ECTS
Initiation on a wide
variety of information, practices and know-how, as well as social issues and
challenges. The aim is to help students become more open-minded, while
broadening their general knowledge. It is also a place for students following
the same classes from different institutions (Saint-Louis Institut Polytechnique
schools) to
mix.
3rd year English - LVI331B
- 6 ECTS
Preparation for the Test
Of English For International Communication (TOEIC)
The TOEIC is
assessed outside EBI and is a prerequisite for
graduation.
The TOEIC test
lasts roughly two hours. It is comprised of 200 multiple choice questions (MCQ),
namely:
100 questions testing the
comprehension of spoken English using audio material (LISTENING
SECTION);
100 questions testing the
comprehension of written English (READING
SECTION).
The TOEIC
questions use authentic material from international professional situations
(meetings, travelling, telephone conversations, etc.). Students’ understanding
of written and spoken English is individually assessed, with a score of 5 to 495
points. The total score is between 10 and 990
points.
The TOEIC is taken at the
end of the 2nd semester in the 3rd
year.
Groupwork according to level.
3rd year German - LVI333B
- 1,5 ECTS
For students achieving
more than 750 points in the TOEIC in their 3rd or
4th year.
The German courses are
for students who already have a good level, to regain their A-level
knowledge.
Revision of the basics:
vocabulary, grammar, oral exercises
3rd year Spanish –
LVI332 - 1,5
ECTS
To improve students’
vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar, aural comprehension and oral
expression, whatever their initial level of
Spanish.
Groupwork according to
level
Beginners’, intermediate
and advanced Spanish classes are available.
3rd year Chinese - LVI335B
- 1,5 ECTS
The details of each
session and books used are not given in this programme because each group’s
rhythm depends on the students’ level. The year’s objectives and main evaluation
methods will be set accordingly.
Beginners’ level
3rd year Japanese -
LVI336B - 1,5
ECTS
Introduction to
Japanese
Level II compulsory placement –
STA301B - 6
ECTS
Lasting at least 1 month
and no more than 3 months, at the end of the first engineering year, this work
experience should enable students to acquire the necessary autonomy to carry out
a project or part of a project. During the placement the student will be in
charge of an assignment directly related to the sectors and assignments taught
at EBI.
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4th year
Experimental design - MAT441B - 4
ECTS
Knowledge of this methodology is now a
prerequisite for any researchers seeking to improve the quality of their work
and cut down on development and industrialisation time. Experimental design
based on certain mathematical rules will provide a wide range of informative and
economical strategies to meet set targets with the available means. There are a
great number of applications: exploring an experimental unknown, searching for
influential factors, building predictive models of phenomena studied, carrying
out optimisations, developing fermentation media,
etc.
Basic unit operations - PRO303B -
4 ECTS
This course begins by
presenting industrial process engineering and unit operations. After an overview
of fluid mechanics and hydraulics, the course will address the calculation of
flowline head losses for Newtonian fluid flows. This part of the course is
completed by the study of centrifugal pumps. The study of fluid rheology enables
students to calculate flowlines for non-Newtonian fluid flows.
Students will then look
at some unit operations. This part of the course gives students the necessary
knowledge to design and scale a few process engineering unit operations. Drying,
membrane process (microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration and reverse
osmosis) and one very common unit operation in bioindustries, the agitation and
mixing of fluids
General formulation & project – BIO384B
- 5 ECTS
This course aims to
familiarise students with the formulation of bioindustry products (agribusiness,
cosmetics and pharmaceuticals) to understand the choice of excipients and
technological operations in development laboratories. It builds on the basics of
physics and chemistry to help students master this combinatorial science.
Each student will complete a formulation project in one of
the aforementioned areas.
General toxicology – BIO381B - 3
ECTS
The aim of this course is
to show that toxicology, when incorporated into the sciences of pharmaceuticals,
cosmetics, the environment, and the food industry, is structured under tight
regulations. The course teaches about the mechanisms of toxic substances and how
to evaluate them to determine the medium and long term risks for humans or
animals. The experimental study of toxicity enables students to create a
toxicology record used to market these
substances.
Databases, Access – INF201B - 3
ECTS
This course aims to teach
students about data management and data organisation, regardless of the data’s
origin, to develop and implement functional
databases.
The theory will be based
on the Merise model. The practice will involve MS Access software to implement
the concepts discussed.
Business start-ups, marketing & project –
GES332G - 5 ECTS
- To compile an overview
of the marketing activity and identify its position in relation to other
functions.
- To assess the importance of
market surveys and their impact on the success of a
launch.
- The different types of brands
and products.
- The notion of prices; translating the company’s
strategic objectives.
- To appreciate the growing power of large retailer
brands.
- To introduce the concept of communication
strategy.
- To create a professional group
project to launch viable products using all elements provided by the course;
this project will be presented before a grand jury, composed of professors and
professionals.
Students must have
a career management file, i.e. :
- A description of
their professional project and strategy
- A list of their strengths and
limitations
- An announcement corresponding to the
project
- A CV / accompanying
letter
- A Skills
analysis
- A professional network (1 to 3 max including EBI
alumni)
- The Life project
- The project’s validation by the
tutor
Quality management & project - GES362B
- 5 ECTS
To give future engineers
solid tools for quality management, assurance and control. The course focuses on
the understanding of concepts related to innovation, production organisation and
management. This will enable students to present and use problem-solving tools.
The different standards systems are also presented and illustrated.
Students will carry out
an innovative project in groups that they will then implement during the course.
Prior knowledge of corporate organisation, particularly through work placements,
is necessary to get the most out of this
course.
Accounting - GES321B - 3
ECTS
To analyse and comprehend
corporate financial statements; accounting is considered as a source of
information about the company and its
environment.
Students will be
introduced to accounting techniques and language: double-entry accounting, data
entry, analysis, conciliation, compiling financial statements and profit and
loss accounts, balance sheets and cashflow statements
particularly.
Teilhard de Chardin courses – SOC401S
- 1,5 ECTS
Initiation on a wide
variety of information, practices and know-how, as well as social issues and
challenges. The aim is to help students become more open-minded, while
broadening their general knowledge. It is also a place for students following
the same classes from different institutions (Saint-Louis Institut Polytechnique
schools) to
mix.
4th year German - LVI433B
- 3 ECTS
The details of each
session and books used are not given on this programme as each group’s rhythm
depends on the students’ level. The year’s objectives and main evaluation
methods will be set accordingly.
4th year Spanish - LVI432B
- 3 ECTS
To improve students’
vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar, aural comprehension and oral
expression, whatever their initial level of
Spanish.
Groupwork according to
level
Beginners’, intermediate
and advanced Spanish classes are available.
4th year Chinese - LVI435B
- 3 ECTS
Introduction to Chinese
4th year Japanese - LVI436B
- 3 ECTS
Introduction to
Japanese
Process and production
major
Process industrialisation - PRO409B
- 5 ECTS
After a general
introduction to how industry has developed and the various aspects of different
industrial sectors, students are expected to acquire the basic knowledge needed
to work on a team project to industrialise a biological process and create a
production unit.
Training sessions on the
basic concepts of factory design are alternated with group work on a project
chosen by students, lectures and visits to industrial sites. Students are
divided into groups, each studying a production unit based on a previously
detailed process. Each group compiles a report giving the project’s objectives
and schedule, the block diagram or functional diagram relating to the process,
the flowsheet, the sequence diagram of production, layout diagram, piping and
instrumentation diagram, all substance and energy assessments, the properties of
the materials, energy expenditure and investment and operation
costs.
This training is a
stepping stone between learning the processes and production management: a
production unit is a tool designed to accommodate a production process, whose
management will then have to be optimised.
This course hones in on
both teamwork management and production unit
design.
Unit transfer operations - PRO304B
- 5 ECTS
To be able to design and
scale process engineering unit transfer operations: distillation -
rectification, crystallisation and solid-liquid
extraction.
Mechanical unit operations - PRO406B
- 4 ECTS
This unit operations
course follows on from the basic unit operations course. It takes a closer look
at the mechanics of continuous media. It deals with unit operations concerning
dispersed and porous media. After looking at a few concepts to characterise this
type of medium, certain unit operations are studied (fluidising, filtering,
decanting, screening, stirring and mixing powders,
etc.).
Research and Development
major
Cell culture - BIO483B - 4
ECTS
To teach students the
basics applicable to animal and plant cell culture and their current and
potential uses in biotechnology.
Isolating and using
different cell lines in the lab and in production. Analysing different
immortalisation techniques. Introducing students to alternative methods of use
and particularly artificial skin.
Alternative toxicology - BIO487B -
4 ECTS
A methodological approach
to the in vitro study of toxic
mechanisms. The different categories, roles and current uses of alternative
methods in toxicology are reviewed. To enable students to
consider concrete examples of these methods, one session will be devoted to
analysing items submitted by groups of 3.
General physiology - BIO452B - 3
ECTS
This course enables
students to learn about the overall organisation of the human body. They will
study the macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of the human body and review the
main physiological functions
Quality and regulations
major
Product regulations and marketing - BIO491B
- 4 ECTS
To provide the necessary
knowledge and regulatory data regarding patents, marketing applications and the
marketing of drugs for human and veterinary use, cosmetics and food products.
Related
fields:
Scientific intelligence,
industrial creation, food safety
Statistics tools for quality control - PRO411B
- 4 ECTS
The various manufacturing
stages of an industrial product involve many parameters that can be difficult to
control to ensure optimal quality. The impact of each parameter on the process
can only be ascertained by using statistical studies: principal component
analysis and experimental design. When we talk about “quality”, we primarily
mean “conformity”. Compliance with specified requirements no longer simply means
that a product’s characteristics lie within given tolerance limits, but that
they meet a given target value, which ensures their conformity. Statistical
process control addresses these concepts and what’s more, enables us to make use
of the two basic tools, the control chart and the capability
study.
Quality management - PRO510G - 5
ECTS
The aim of this course is
to show how a quality system allows companies to make the connection between
marketing, which focuses on quality as perceived by the customer, and the design
and production, which are responsible for generating quality. The course places
great importance on the ISO9001 standard and its
application.
Students validating this
course will be able to set up a quality assurance system in all types of
organisations (industry, certification bodies, laboratories, etc.) and conduct
quality assurance system audits taking into account both company methods and
company structures. The course will talk about quality management and stress the
need to constantly complete quality procedures to meet targets set by the
management team.
NB: the student must have
revised the concepts taught in the Introduction to Industrial Quality course
(GES362B) to attend this course.
Marketing and management
major
Operational marketing - product manager -
MKG522B - 4
ECTS
- To follow the market
research creation process and learn all the qualitative and quantitative
research techniques needed in the marketing sector.
- Fieldwork:
Developing an actual
survey for a specific case:
ALWAYS
case: (real
case)
The thought process going
into the launch of a feminine hygiene
product:
- exploring the market:
gathering information from professionals, exploratory qualitative survey of
French consumption.
- qualitative questionnaires for the potential
target
- quantitative questionnaires to determine the market
positioning:
- defining
specifications
- choosing
the name, retail price, estimated sales and duration of
life.
- comprehensive oral marketing presentation; choosing the best
launch strategy.
Industrial purchases and negotiation techniques -
MKG526G - 4 ECTS
This course aims to
prepare students for a job as Leading buyer or Supplier relations manager. With
a good understanding of the new industrial model, students should be able to
devise an upstream marketing strategy and a strategy per product and per
supplier. Once the strategy has been finalised, they will learn to negotiate ...
and achieve their goals!
Consumer behaviour, marketing and communication -
MKG423B - 4
ECTS
Through 2 essential
modules, the 10 sessions will discuss consumer behaviour and how to sound out
the international environment:
- What classic writers
have contributed to the various theories involved in the study of human
behaviour ?
- In what way do marketing
professionals still need these theories in their profession
?
- How is an in-depth
study of our behaviour useful to retailers ?
- What new potential customers are
out there ?
- What differences and
similarities are there between Europeans, Americans and Asians
?
- Does the global consumer
exist ?
Minors and
options
Introduction to Cosmetology - BIO484B
- 4 ECTS
The development of
cosmetics is aimed at preparing a product that affects the skin and its
appendages. For this reason, each class in this module first teaches students
about the physiology of the skin before explaining the basics of formulation.
Practical application then enables students to create each formula described in
class. A number of professionals from the cosmetics industry (regulatory,
marketing, raw materials) are involved in the teaching process
Applied fermentation - PRO407B - 4
ECTS
This course, which
consists entirely of practical teaching in the lab, is an introduction to
fermentation techniques. There are two goals: first to learn the experimental
fermentation techniques (medium sterilisation, preculture, sterile inoculation,
observing and monitoring fermentation), and to incorporate the analytical
techniques needed to obtain data to interpret the
experiment.
This course is
recommended to students who have chosen the Product development engineering or
Process major and who wish to learn more about the culture of
microorganisms.
Sensory quality - BIO492B - 3
ECTS
Sensory analysis includes
all methods used to assess the organoleptic qualities of a product involving one
of the 5 senses (smell, touch, sight, taste, and hearing). The aim of the
sensory quality course is to enable future engineers to choose the best
method(s) to help create a product that meets the market’s needs. This is a
cross-disciplinary course for students in all 4 majors as sensory analysis can
be used in the development, manufacturing or marketing of a quality product.
The tests used (panels or
consumers) and statistical analysis entailed are presented in class then applied
in tutorials using the Tastel® software. The course is assessed by way of a
project implementing a sensory analysis method with a
panel.
An important
reason for the current difficulties in the industry is that companies do not
react quickly enough to technological progress. Entrepreneurs must look at where
their firm will be on the international scene in 10 years’ time and position
their strategy accordingly. Scientific intelligence enables managers to control
uncertainty and instability and view the world and its changes from a global
perspective.
Sectoral marketing - MKG528B - 3
ECTS
The 10 sessions will
discuss:
- what fundamental
differences separate product marketing from service
marketing.
- the different types of emerging
marketing: tourism marketing & sports marketing.
- the concept of sensoriality and
its application through luxury marketing.
- an application to a real case:
How marketing meets the need to please:
tanning.
Personal
development: Introduction to non-verbal communication -
SOC502B - 3 ECTS
This course is for people
whose daily professional lives require listening, relationships, and getting to
know others.
It offers participants
the chance to experiment with their own creative and sensitive capabilities,
recognising the individual as a vital element of the relationship process. These
techniques, which are based on the desire to meet others and become closer to
them, explore the use of silence, energy, the voice, the imagination, and
emotion. We voluntarily put to one side conventional communication techniques to
refocus on self-exploration and gaining a better understanding of
others.
Communication and Supervision - SOC501B
- 3 ECTS
The aim is to develop a
better understanding of oneself and others through the practice and theory of
oral communication. The work is based on the image we project; classes are
comprised of small groups to enable interaction and individual analysis. The
goal is for students to become aware of their potential and achievable progress
through communication.
Level II optional placement – STA401B
- 4 ECTS
Lasting at least 1 month
and no more than 3 months, at the end of the second engineering year, this
optional placement allows students to hone in on their professional goals by
actively participating in a company assignment at junior engineer
level.
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5th year
5th year English - LVI531B
For students achieving
more than 750 points in the TOEIC in their 3rd or
4th year.
To improve students’
vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar, aural comprehension and oral
expression in a business environment, whatever their initial level of
English.
For students who must
achieve 750 points in the TOEIC.
Preparation for the
TOEIC
Groupwork according to
level
5th year German - LVI533
- 1,5 ECTS
Advanced
level
5th year Spanish - LVI532B
- 1,5 ECTS
To improve students’
vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar, aural comprehension and oral
expression, whatever their initial level of
Spanish.
Groupwork according to
level
Beginners’, intermediate
and advanced Spanish classes are
available.
5th year Chinese - LVI535B
- 1,5 ECTS
Introduction to Chinese
5th year Japanese - LVI536B
- 1,5 ECTS
Introduction to
Japanese
Process and production
major
Industrial management and logistics - PRO515G
- 4 ECTS
After an overview of how industry has developed
and the various aspects of different industrial sectors, students will acquire
the basic knowledge needed to become part of a team managing an industrial
company. Practical problem-solving, to further develop an example covered in the
Process industrialisation course, to compile ERP
specifications.
Process extrapolation and modelling - PRO404B
- 4 ECTS
This course is divided
into two parts: process modelling and process extrapolation.
In the first part,
students are introduced to the essential concepts involved in the extrapolation
of an industrial process, particularly the relationships between dimensionless
numbers and similarities. Case studies are then developed, especially mixing
operations and bioreactors. These different processes involve matter transfer,
heat transfer and flows that are sensitive to scale changes. Students work in
pairs or threes on a project that transposes the scale of a unit operation of
their choice.
Secondly, students learn
about modelling. The main purpose of this part of the course is to teach
students the basic concepts of modelling and simulation of industrial processes.
They will discover:
- an inexpensive,
effective and accurate tool to determine and optimise processes: “Modelling”.
- the advantages and
capabilities of process simulation tools.
- the methods used to
solve differential equations in process engineering with BORLAND and MATLAB.
- PROSIM software for
modelling and process optimisation.
Process control - INF413B - 4
ECTS
This course will enable
future engineers to understand control techniques (regulation and servocontrol)
used in industrial processes. The main objective is to teach students the
concepts of control essential in industry.
It will teach
them:
·
how to
read a T1 instrumentation diagram and how to convert it into a block
diagram.
·
the
terminology used to communicate with control
specialists.
·
how to
draft the process transfer function and model and understand its
usefulness.
·
about
choosing and setting an appropriate controller for the process (example of a
PID).
Research and Development
major
Research management and strategy - BIO451B
- 4 ECTS
The aim of this course is
to connect innovation to the corresponding economic and management processes.
The “science, technology, market” chain will be considered in its entirety to
ensure that students understand how companies can innovate and enjoy success on
their market. This course will offer students simple explanations as to how to
launch an innovative start-up company and how to compile the business plan. The
purpose of this part of the course is to allow students to submit any projects
they may have and get the ball rolling to obtain the necessary
funding.
Industrial formulation - BIO486B -
5 ECTS
The aim of this course is
to demonstrate the interactions that exist between products and processes using
examples of industrial operations.
Formulating powders,
developing a semi-solid such as an emulsion, freeze-drying and a sterilisation
phase are addressed both in theory and in practice. The experimental design tool
is applied here to develop formulas and optimise
processes.
At the end of this course
engineering students will be able to optimise the development or production of
any product by varying the formula or process parameters or
both.
Applied biotechnology - BIO461B -
6 ECTS
This course focuses primarily on the new
applications of advanced biology in different genomics industries. The aim is to
provide in-depth training on the tools and concepts required to carry out
biotech projects.
Quality and regulations
major
Validation and Metrology - PRO412B
- 5 ECTS
The course aims to
introduce students to "industrial classification", proof that the implementation
or use of a process, piece of equipment, product or activity actually enables
the expected results to be achieved. The first part of this course gives general
information about industrial validation, the use of "task documenting", which
requires the compiling of various classification files, the classification of
industrial processes, the classification of laboratory equipment, the validation
of analytical techniques and computer validation. Process classification can
only be carried out with reliable benchmark tools. Monitoring and controlling
analysis laboratory equipment for verifying, measuring and testing are only
possible if the company recognises the importance of "metrology", to strive to
identify the requirements associated with this responsibility, manage
measurement tools, make use of the results and evaluate uncertainty. A
“classified” facility or piece of equipment should retain its properties
throughout his lifetime and its initial performance conditions be maintained.
The course talks about
the role and purpose of "maintenance", the means involved and the various
quality tools involved. Through a series of lectures,
students will understand the different practical and regulatory aspects. Through
their basic knowledge from previous classes on quality and processes, they will
be able to put into practice what they have learned in the
workplace.
GLP and GMP:
Regulation and quality control - BIO431
- 4 ECTS
The course aims to teach
future engineers about quality procedures from various reference systems used in
the pharmaceutical industry, Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing
Practices.
Risk management, industrial safety and the environment -
ENV112G - 3
ECTS
To incorporate the
concepts of safety and the environment into corporate management. These concepts
supplement those given in the Quality management
course.
Marketing and management
major
Product launch - MKG525B - 5
ECTS
The 20 sessions will
:
- dig deeper into the
marketing basics necessary for product managers, by way of 3 central topics
(communication, distribution and packaging).
- look at the different techniques involved: advertising
strategy and process, new distribution strategies and challenges, packaging
colour symbols.
- enable students to test a real
case: successfully relaunch a brand whose launch has
failed.
Industrial marketing - MKG527B - 4
ECTS
Financial and operational management - GES322G
- 4 ECTS
To be able to evaluate
the financial performance of the companies in which you will work based on
annual reports and accounting records, and assess their profitability. To be
able to assess the financial implications of the decisions you will make in your
job: the impact on the balance sheet structure, on the profit and loss accounts
and cashflow management. To be able to assess the short and long term
profitability of investment projects that you will propose to the company
employing you.
Minors and
options
This course
will enable future engineers to understand the techniques used in certain types
of fluid mechanics and process engineering simulation software, and how to get
the best use out of them. The first part of the course introduces students to
numerical methods for solving differential equations and partial derivatives.
Patterns with finite differences are studied and differential equations in
process engineering are solved by computer (BORLAND C, MATLAB). The second part
of the course looks at process engineering software. After addressing certain
notions dealing with the development of MMI (man machine interface)
applications, the course introduces students to some process engineering
software. PROSIM is used to process certain unit
operations.
C programming -
INF302B
- 4
ECTS
Optional
course for students wishing to supplement their IT knowledge by learning a very
accessible programming language. This course is essential for all those who want
to follow the process modelling
course.
Epidemiology - BIO496B - 4
ECTS
The aim of this course is
to teach students about the concepts, methods and prospects of epidemiology,
particularly in the field of health products and the environment. At the end of
this course, students will have acquired “epidemiological reasoning” and will be
able to assess the need for epidemiological studies based on a given problem,
formulate study goals, seek research bids, devise and assess a study protocol,
monitor the various phases of an epidemiological study and interpret the
results.
Food safety – BIO497BB - 3
ECTS
Packaging - ENV212G - 4
ECTS
This course enables
students to understand the different types of packaging, their design, and the
legal, environmental and financial aspects related to the packaging of
foodstuffs, cosmetics, etc.
Labour and corporate law - GES491B - 3 ECTS
Legal issues are
increasingly important in company management; it is widely accepted that
thorough knowledge of both corporate and commercial law is required.
This course aims to teach
students, as prospective employees or entrepreneurs, the basics on national and
European legislation and give them the legal tools they will need throughout
their careers.
This course will
therefore look at the rules governing labour relations, and the legal bonds
between the company and its customers and its consumers, and between
firms.
Sectoral marketing - MKG528B - 3
ECTS
The 10 sessions will
discuss:
- what fundamental
differences separate product marketing from service
marketing.
- the different types of emerging
marketing: tourism marketing & sports marketing.
- the concept of sensoriality and
its application through luxury marketing.
- an application to a real case:
How marketing meets the need to please:
tanning.
Personal
development: Introduction to non-verbal communication -
SOC502B - 3 ECTS
This course is for people
whose daily professional lives require listening, relationships, and getting to
know others.
It offers participants
the chance to experiment with their own creative and sensitive capabilities,
recognising the individual as a vital element of the relationship process. These
techniques, which are based on the desire to meet others and become closer to
them, explore the use of silence, energy, the voice, the imagination, and
emotion. We voluntarily put to one side conventional communication techniques to
refocus on self-exploration and gaining a better understanding of
others.
Communication and Supervision - SOC501B
- 3 ECTS
The aim is to develop a
better understanding of oneself and others through the practice and theory of
oral communication. The work is based on the image we project; classes are
comprised of small groups to enable interaction and individual analysis. The
goal is for students to become aware of their potential and achievable progress
through communication.
Global View challenge – PRO494B -
2 ECTS
Created twenty-five years
ago by three professors from the University of California, the Global View business game
has been played on the Internet for the past decade. It is a lively, interactive
game in English and is particularly attractive in that it involves teamwork and
new communication methods (Internet, email, forums, website creation). It
promotes a global, holistic approach to company management. Each year some one
hundred engineering school teams from across the world take part. Teams of 3 to
5 students battle it out on two Nafta and EU markets with two products (perfume
and aftershave). They can also conduct transactions (purchases, sales) with
other teams. The teams devise a global strategy for marketing, production,
funding, organisation structure and communications and track their results as
the weeks go by, making the necessary adjustments. The context is an
oligopolistic market, which helps students to understand the importance of
interdependence.
Played over twelve weeks,
Global View leaves time for calculations (a spreadsheet is essential) and
strategic thinking. Global View provides a wealth of information to analyse
markets, competition, production, and financial needs, especially cashflow. The
decisions are recorded on the site in California before the Friday evening and the
results are available the following Monday
morning.
Teams are assessed on
their NPV (net present value) ranking, i.e. the price of their shares and
dividends paid out. The ranking is updated weekly and published in the Boss News
Report. The project is also appraised based on a final report. A website
creation competition (optional) is held each
year.
Project management simulation – PRO493B
- 2 ECTS
Resource planning, using
project management tools, project steering, team decision-making, particularly
under stress. Reacting appropriately in typical project management
situations.
SimulTrain simulates the
planning and implementation phases of a medium-sized project encompassing all
the events involved. In addition, SimulTrain incorporates a very realistic type
of human factor modelling: it considers individual motivation, a sense of
responsibility and team spirit, and also takes into account the correlation
between costs, deadlines, human factors and
productivity.
Bioremediation - PRO405B - 4
ECTS
This course is divided
into two parts:
- soil
microbiology.
- the
handling of urban waste water.
Final placement – STA501B - 30
ECTS
Lasting at least 6
months, this training placement will offer students an engineer level assignment
to actively enter the working environment as an
engineer.
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