ATHENS Brochure - Nov 2009

CONTENTS/SOMMAIRE

ATHENS : PARISTECH, 8 of the 12 Engineering « Grandes Ecoles » and 15 European Institutions

A - The ATHENS European Network (November Session, 2009)La Semaine européenne du réseau ATHENS (Session de novembre 2009) 2

- Presentation and Objectives 3 - Organisation and Registration for Courses 4 - Housing and Living Costs 5 - European Dimension Programmes 6-7 - Financial Conditions for ATHENS Candidates 12 - Présentation et objectifs 8 - Organisation et modalité d'inscription 9 - Logement et frais de séjour 10 - Programme de dimension européenne 11-12- Conditions financières d’une session ATHENS 12- Hotel Reservation Dates & Costs at different ATHENS sites 13-15 -Dates des réservations d’hôtel et coûts aux différents sites ATHENS 13-15- List of ATHENS Institutions and Contact Persons…………………………………….. 16-18- Liste des institutions et correspondants du réseau ATHENS 16-18

B - ATHENS Intensive Courses/Cours de la semaine européenne 19 (November 14-21)

- Summary Table of Courses Offered/Liste des cours proposés 20-22- Description of Courses/Description des cours 23-134

C - Important Documents/Documents importants- Student Commitment 135- Things to know about ATHENS 136

D - Presentation of Member Institutions of the ATHENS Network 147-155

Web Address: http://www.athensprogramme.com

ATHENS November 20091

The ATHENS European Networkand the «Semaine européenne»

Le réseau européen ATHENSet la Semaine européenne


Presentation and Objectives

Created in 1996, the ATHENS Network is composed of 15 European technological universities or institutions : AUTh (Thessaloniki), BME (Budapest), CTU (Prague), IST (Lisbon), ITU (Istanbul), KUL (Leuven), NTNU (Trondheim), Politecnico Milan, TUD (Delft), TUM (Munich), TUW (Wien), UCL (Louvain-la-Neuve), UPM (Madrid), WUT (Warsaw), and 8 of the 12 institutes of ParisTech "Grandes Ecoles d'Ingénieurs de Paris »: AgroParisTech and AgroParisTech/ENGREF, Ecole des Ponts ParisTech (ENPC), Arts et Métiers ParisTech (ENSAM), Chimie ParisTech (ENSCP), MINES ParisTech (ENSMP), Telecom ParisTech, ENSTA ParisTech, ESPCI ParisTech.

The principle goal of the Network is to facilitate the exchange of students, professors and researchers among the major European technological universities and to participate together under European technological development and training programmes.

One of the Network's first and most unique actions concerns the organisation of an intensive course programme given at each member institution during one of two defined periods ("Sessions") of the academic year (November and March). This training activity, called ATHENS (Advanced Technology Higher Education Network/SOCRATES).

Each Session, includes both 30 hours of scientific courses work (see pages 20-22 for the courses offered) as well as 10-15 hours of "European Dimension" activities (see pages 6-7). At the termination of an ATHENS Session, the Home Institution officially recognises the work carried out, according to the results obtained on an examination organised by the Host Institution and evaluated according to its proper system of grading. Each complete Session is generally worth 2 to 3 ECTS credits.

Though ATHENS is a relatively new SOCRATES activity this intensive course system is based on two successful past experiences :

- That of the ParisTech "Semaine Européenne", a 5-day long scientific intensive course programme set up between 1992 and 1999 among 9 of the 10 ParisTech institutions and under which some 1200 students annually participated in the intensive courses offered.

- That of the Leuven Network ERASMUS Programme: between 1990 and 1997, students from each institution were annually exchanged to follow an intensive course in the area of Telecommunications at a member institution. Over 150 students participated each year in this programme.

ATHENS is an enlarged version of these two programmes

The objective of the ATHENS Programme is that of giving students, coming from one Institution, the possibility of knowing another European pedagogical system. The Programme permits students, from different institutions to briefly integrate into courses of a high scientific level. When possible local students participate in these courses. This experience, in many cases, gives students the desire to carry out studies of a longer duration (Master or Phd level) at an institution different from their Home Institution and thus favours exchanges between students of the major European technological institutions.

The ATHENS Programme, was established with support of the European Communities SOCRATES Programme, receiving an annual subsidy of 50 000 Euros from 1997-2001. Today the Programme continues to be financed by the member institutions with the help of industrial partners and local authorities.


Organisation and Registration for Courses

The list and characteristics of the various courses proposed for the ATHENS Session, November 14-21, are

given in this brochure on pages 20-22.

In order to participate in the Session, candidates are asked to do the following :

choose three or more possible courses in order of priority, taking into account the background knowledge (prerequisites) required in order to fully benefit from the course selected (additional information can be obtained from the professor organising the course, see the Course Description, and by consulting professors at the Home Institution).

complete the Registration Form on the Web (found on either : http//www.athensprogramme.com or http://www.paristech.org and indicate, in addition to the course selected as a first choice, a " second choice course and third choice " in order to have a strong chance of participating in the Session. ParisTech students will be asked to complete up to six choices, depending on their institution.

complete, print out and sign the Registration Form and the Commitment and return both forms to the International Office of your Home Institution. This Office is in charge of verifying that candidates have sufficient knowledge to follow the courses selected. They decide whether or not to propose a student for the Programme. You should also read “Things to Know about ATHENS”.

take special note of the dates, hours and different European Dimension Programmes organised at each institution. As previously indicated, these programmes are an integral part of an ATHENS Session (further details are given on pages 6-7).

Attention. Once you have received official acceptance for the ATHENS November 2009 Session, your registration is considered as definite. Only in the case of major unforeseen circumstances will Home Institutions permit their students to cancel registration. Last minute cancellations can be costly: students can be asked to pay local expenses entailed by the course institution and the cost of housing reserved for them.

According to your nationality, verify the visa requirements for the destinations you have chosen.

The deadline for each ATHENS Member Institution to send each of the individual Registration Forms is

Consult your local ATHENS Coordinator

The official decision of Acceptance of Candidates for a course will be communicated to Member Institutions on

OCTOBER 16, 2009

No charge is made to students to follow a course. Travel and Living costs are, however, the responsibility of the participating students and their Home Institution. See the section on Financial Conditions for more details.


http://www.paristech.org/

Housing, Travel and Living Costs for the 5 day courses and the European Dimension Programme Housing:Institutions organising courses will make the necessary housing arrangements for participating students who desire lodging during a Session (please complete the questions concerning this item on the ATHENS Application Form). Students should consult the chart on pages 13-15 to see the hotel dates which will be reserved at each institution. Housing and living costs will be kept to a minimum. As a result, students, requesting such local housing, must expect to find very “simple” forms of lodging. Once reservations have been made for students in local housing, these reservations cannot be changed except for major reasons.

Travel:Travel costs, by bus, second class train or special reduced group flights costs from one institution to an other vary tremendously. ATHENS Home Institutions will assist students in finding the cheapest rate possible. Below are few examples:

Leuven-Paris-Leuven 99 Euros (train)Delft-Louvain-Delft 89 Euros (train)Madrid-Paris-Madrid 294 EurosMadrid-Lisbon-Madrid 62 EurosParis-Lisbon-Paris 370 EurosParis-Trondheim-Paris 286 EurosParis-Budapest-Paris 278 EurosParis-Istanbul-Paris 303 EurosParis-Milan-Paris 230 Euros Paris-Thessaloniki-Paris 283 EurosParis-Warsaw-Paris 280 EurosPrague-Leuven-Prague 400 EurosThessaloniki-Prague-Thessaloniki 305 EurosThessaloniki-Brussels-Thessaloniki 270 EurosThessaloniki-Milan-Thessaloniki 253 EurosThessaloniki-Madrid-Thessaloniki 266 Euros

European Dimension Activities

The purpose of these activities, organised to complement the course a student follows, is to permit ATHENS students to better know the course organising institution, its faculty, as well as the foreign European city where the course is held. Of special importance is the possibility to mix with students of different nationalities and backgrounds during these European Dimension activities.

Several types of activities take place:

- Visits to quarters and museums of the city or local area- Visits to special exhibitions- Concerts - Informal activities and social events to permit visiting ATHENS students to meet with local students- Student industrial forum to bring students into contact with the professional world

On the next page is a brief summary of the type of programme organised at each ATHENS site. Please take note of when these programmes begin and terminate. This information will be necessary for participating students in order to make their travel arrangements. A detailed programme for each site participating in the November 2009 Session will be available on the ATHENS Web site http://www.athensprogramme.com some nine days prior to the start of the Session.


http://www.athensprogramme.com/

European DimensionSITE PROGRAMME

BEGINSPROGRAMME TERMINATES

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMME

BUDAPEST 10:OO Saturday morning, November 14 Saturday morning November 21

Bus tour of city, Visit to the Parliament, boat trip and lunch on Danube, farewell buffet, thermal bath visit

DELFT No Session organised in November

ISTANBULITU

10:OO Saturday morning, November 14 Saturday morningNovember 21

Saturday+SundayTopkapı palace and museum, Ayasophia museum, Blue mosque, cistern, historical peninsula, grand bazaar, spice bazaar and Tophane visits 2 lunches, 1 dinner, bus transportation and guides provided

KUL LEUVEN 19.00 Saturday evening November 14 Saturday morning, November 21

Saturday welcome reception at Youth Hostel + optional visits in Leuven, Sunday excursion to historic cities (Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, Brussels…), evenings organised by Best Leuven.

LOUVAIN LA NEUVE

No Session organised in November

LISBON 10:00 Saturday November 14 Friday afternoon, November 20

Welcome meeting and lunch at IST Canteen. Visit to the new port of the City (Parque das Nações); Sunday visit to "Praça do Comércio", Tram ride though the ancient Lisbon (Historic area) visiting Lisbon’s monuments and museums at "Belém".

MADRID 22:00 Friday Welcome Party November 13 Friday afternoon, November 20

Welcome Party on Friday 13. Welcome reception on Saturday morning with a “vino español” reception. Visits to the old city of Madrid, to the most important museums, special monuments, night walk with picnic, and farewell party on Friday 20.

POLITECNICO MILANO

Campus LeccoPOLI2

Course in LECCO

14:00 Saturday, November 14 Saturday early afternoon, November 21

Saturday and Sunday: Reception, guided visit of Milano During the week: guided visit of the new Fair Quarter and visit to some examples of Italian houses, which are being built with the techniques studied during this course.last Saturday: back in Milano for a final visit

POLITECNICO MILANOPOLI5

Course in MILANO

14:00 Saturday, November 14 Saturday early afternoon, November 21

Saturday and Sunday: Reception, guided visit of Milano During the week: guided visit of the new Fair QuarterFriday at end of classes: farewell “party”Last Saturday: Milano - final visit

TU MUNICH 10:00 Sunday morning, November 15 Saturday night (7 p.m.)November 21

Reception and sightseeing-tour Munich, visit to the German museum, visit of the National Theatre of Munich, bus-tour to

upper-Bavaria to one of the historical castles of King Ludwig II

PARIS 11:00, Saturday morning, November 14 Saturday morning, November 21

Welcome-Reception, guided visits to special quarters of Paris and famous museums, temporary exhibitions, a boat trip, Meeting with ParisTech students. Final evening party.


PRAGUE 11:00 Saturday morning, November 14 Saturday morning November 21

Reception and informal visits to the old city of Prague, Prague walk “Treasure Hunt”, international evening "making friends", excursion, farewell dinner.

NTNU No Session organised in November

AUThThessaloniki

10:00 Sunday morning, November 15 Saturday evening, November 21

Sunday: Sightseeing-tour of Thessaloniki, visit to the Museums and the old Byzantine Churches. Tuesday*: Bus trip to Meteora (240km from Thessaloniki)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meteora. For free entrance to museums students must show their student ID card.*Tuesday November 17 is a holiday for universities in Greece.

TU VIENNA 17.00, Saturday, November 14 Saturday Morning, November 21

Welcome evening, Vienna city-rally, ERASMUS-night, opera visit together with local student groups (BEST), technical museum, movie-evening, farewell-evening at a "Heurigen-Restaurant"

WARSAW UT Saturday evening November 14 Saturday morning November 21

Welcome reception, sightseeing tour of Warsaw Old Town, visiting Warsaw’s monuments and museums, meetings with local students (WUT’s Students Union), visiting students clubs, Polish evening etc.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meteora

Présentation et objectifs

Créé en novembre 1996, le réseau ATHENS se compose de 15 universités ou institutions technologiques européennes : AUTh (Thessaloniki), BME (Budapest), CTU (Prague), IST (Lisbon), ITU (Istanbul), KUL (Leuven), NTNU (Trondheim), Politecnico (Milan), TUD (Delft), TUM (Munich), TUW (Wien), UCL (Louvain-la-Neuve), UPM (Madrid), WUT (Warsaw), et 8 des 12 Ecoles de ParisTech "Grandes Ecoles d'Ingénieurs de Paris »: AgroParisTech and AgroParisTech/ENGREF, Ecole des Ponts ParisTech (ENPC), Arts et Métiers ParisTech (ENSAM), Chimie ParisTech (ENSCP), MINES ParisTech (ENSMP), Telecom ParisTech, ENSTA ParisTech, ESPCI ParisTech.

Le réseau a pour objectif principal de faciliter les échanges d’étudiants, d’enseignants et de chercheurs entre les grandes universités technologiques européennes et de participer ensemble aux grands programmes européens de développement technologique et de formation.

Une des premières actions du réseau concerne la mise en place d’un programme de cours intensifs dispensés dans chaque institution membre durant une des deux périodes (sessions) définies de l’année universitaire (novembre et mars).

Cette activité de formation, dénommée sous le sigle ATHENS (Advanced Technology Higher Education Network/SOCRATES), s’inscrit dans le cadre du programme européen SOCRATES/ERASMUS.

Chacune des sessions inclut 30 heures de cours scientifiques (voir pages 20 à 22 pour la liste des cours proposés) et 10 à 15 heures d’activités de « Dimension européenne » (voir pages 11-12 ) .

A la fin de chacune des sessions, l’enseignement est validé par l’institution d’origine suivant le résultat obtenu au contrôle de connaissances organisé par l’institution d’accueil selon ses propres critères d’évaluation. Chaque session complète équivaut généralement à 2 à 3 crédits ECTS. Ces programmes de cours intensifs, bien que relativement nouveaux, tirent parti de deux expériences passées réussies :

- celle de la « semaine européenne » de ParisTech. Cette activité d’échanges entre élèves de neuf des dix grandes écoles d’ingénieurs de Paris, a drainé de 1992 à 1999 chaque année environ 1200 élèves ingénieurs qui suivaient les enseignements organisés pendant une semaine de cours intensifs (30 heures de cours sur 5 jours) deux foix par an, en novembre et en mars.

- celle du « Leuven Network » dans le cadre de l’ancien programme ERASMUS, qui une fois par an, entre 1990 et 1997, a permis, chaque année, à 150 étudiants de ce réseau de suivre un cours intensif dans le domaine des télécommunications.

Le programme intensif dit ATHENS est une version nouvelle et enrichie de ces deux actions.

L’objectif recherché est de donner l’occasion aux étudiants provenant d’une autre institution de connaître un autre système pédagogique en s’intégrant brièvement à des enseignements de haut niveau scientifique suivis par des élèves d’établissements différents. Dans la mesure du possible, les étudiants de l'institution d'accueil suivent également ce cours. Cette expérience devrait susciter l’envie d’effectuer ultérieurement un séjour de plus longue durée (au niveau 3ème cycle notamment) dans une institution différente de l’institution de provenance de l’étudiant, et favoriser ainsi les échanges entre les élèves des grandes universités technologiques européennes.

Le programme intensif ATHENS fut établi avec le soutien de la Commission européenne dans le cadre du programme SOCRATES/ERASMUS qui lui a accordé entre 1997 et 2001 une subvention annuelle de 50 000 Euros. Aujourd’hui ATHENS continue à bénéficier du financement des institutions membres ainsi que de l’aide offerte par des entreprises et des autorités locales.


Organisation et modalités d’inscription

La liste et les caractéristiques des différents cours proposés, pour la session ATHENS du 14 au 21 novembre 2009, sont données dans le présent fascicule aux pages 20- 22.

Pour participer à la semaine, il convient :

- d'effectuer le choix de trois de ces cours, en tenant compte en particulier des "connaissances préalables requises" pour pouvoir suivre avec profit le cours envisagé (des renseignements complémentaires peuvent être obtenus auprès du responsable du cours).

- de remplir le formulaire d’inscription sur Web (dont le modèle se trouve soit à http://www.paristech.org, soit à http://www.athensprogramme.com) en indiquant, en plus de votre choix principal de cours, un second et troisième choix dans l'éventualité d'un manque de places disponibles dans le cours du premier choix (de cette façon un candidat augmente ses chances d’acceptation). Les étudiants de ParisTech seront invités à faire jusqu’à six choix selon leur institution d’origine.

- de signer le formulaire et l’engagement et de les retourner à votre coordonnateur local (direction des études) chargé de vérifier les candidatures avant de les proposer pour la session ATHENS.

- de lire le document « Things to Know about ATHENS ».

- de bien noter les dates et heures du programme de Dimension Européenne organisé par l'Institution où vous suivrez votre Session. Ainsi que nous l'avons souligné plus haut, ce programme fait partie intégrante d'une session ATHENS (détails pages 11-12)

- ATTENTION : dès reception de votre confirmation officielle vous serez définitivement inscrit pour suivre la Session ATHENS de novembre 2009. Seul un cas de force majeure ou des circonstances exceptionnelles permettront aux responsables locaux de donner leur approbation pour annuler cette inscription. Une annulation de dernière minute coûte cher : il pourra être demandé à l'étudiant de payer les frais engagés par l'institution d'accueil ainsi que le paiement du logement qu'on lui aura réservé, si son annulation n'est pas valablement justifiée.

- suivant votre nationalité, bien vérifier les formalités de visa à accomplir pour les différentes destinations choisies.

La date limite de renvoi de la fiche individuelle de demande d'inscription par l'établissement d'origine est le :

Voir au niveau de votre institution

Le résultat officiel des candidatures sera communiqué le :

16 octobre 2009

La participation au cours ne comporte pas de frais d'inscription. Les frais de voyage et de séjour sont à la charge des étudiants (éventuellement aidés par leur établissement d'origine).


http://www.paristech.org/

Logement, Voyage et Frais de Séjour (cinq jours de cours, plus le programme de Dimension Européenne) Logement : Les institutions proposent les cours et organisent l’hébergement des étudiants désireux de se loger durant la session (merci de compléter les rubriques concernées dans la fiche d’inscription). Les étudiants sont invités à consulter le tableau (pages 13-15) afin de connaître les dates d’hôtel retenues par chaque institution. Les frais d’hébergement et de séjour seront réduits au minimum. Ce qui implique que les étudiants, qui s’engagent dans ces conditions, doivent s’attendre à un logement sommaire.Par ailleurs une fois la réservation faite, aucun désistement ne sera accepté sauf pour des raisons majeures.

Voyage : Les frais de voyage varient considérablement d'une destination à l'autre. Chaque établissement propose à ses étudiants le tarif de transport le plus avantageux. A titre d’exemple, nous pouvons citer les destinations suivantes et les prix de l’ordre de :

Leuven-Paris-Leuven 99 Euros (train)Delft-Louvain-Delft 89 Euros (train)Madrid-Paris-Madrid 294 EurosMadrid-Lisbon-Madrid 62 EurosParis-Lisbonne-Paris 370 EurosParis-Trondheim-Paris 286 EurosParis-Budapest-Paris 278 EurosParis-Istanbul-Paris 303 EurosParis-Milan-Paris 230 Euros Paris-Salonique-Paris 283EurosParis-Warsaw-Paris 280 EurosPrague-Leuven-Prague 400 EurosSalonique-Prague-Salonique 305 EurosSalonique-Bruxelles-Salonique 270 EurosSalonique-Milan-Salonique 253 EurosSalonique-Madrid-Salonique 266 Euros

Activités de dimension européenne :

Le but de ces activités, organisées en complément des cours, est de permettre à l'étudiant ATHENS de mieux connaître l’institution qui l'accueille, ainsi que la ville européenne dans laquelle il se trouve. Une importance particulière est donnée à l'opportunité qui est fournie aux étudiants ATHENS de pouvoir s'intégrer à un groupe mixte d'étudiants de nationalités et formations différentes, au cours de ces activités.

Plusieurs activités sont proposées:- Visite des quartiers et de Musées de la ville et des alentours- Visites d'expositions temporaires ou permanentes- Concerts- Activités informelles et événements sociaux pour permettre aux étudiants visiteurs ATHENS de

rencontrer les étudiants locaux.- Forum industriel pour une prise de contact des étudiants avec le monde professionnel

Ci-après, un résumé succinct du type de programme organisé par chaque site ATHENS. Veuillez noter les horaires et dates de début et de fin du programme culturel vous concernant. Ces informations sont décisives pour décider de votre calendrier de voyage. Un programme culturel détaillé pour chacun des sites participant à la session de novembre 2009 sera disponible sur le site Web (http://www.athensprogramme.com), dix jours avant le début de la session.


Dimension Européenne

SITE Debut du PROGRAMME Fin du PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

BUDAPEST10:OO Samedi matin 14 novembre

Samedi matin 21 novembre

Visite de la ville en bus, visite du Parlement, promenade en bateau et déjeuner sur le Danube, visite des thermes, buffet d’adieu.

DELFT Pas de session en novembre

ISTANBUL 10:OO Samedi matin 14 novembre

Samedi matin 21 novembre Samedi et dimanche: Palais et musée Topkapi, Musée Ayasophia, Mosquée bleue, citerne, péninsule historique, grand bazar, bazar aux épices et visite de Tophane. 2 déjeuners, 1 dîner, transport en bus avec guide.

KU LEUVEN 19 :00 samedi 14 novembre Samedi matin 21 novembre

Samedi : réception-accueil à l’auberge de jeunesse + visites en option à LeuvenDimanche : Excursion aux cités historiques de Bruges, Gand, Anvers, Bruxelles…Soirées organisées par BEST Leuven.

LOUVAIN LA NEUVE

Pas de session en novembre.

LISBONNE 10 :00 Samedi 14 novembre

Vendredi après-midi 20 novembre

Réception-Accueil et déjeuner au restaurant de l’IST. Visite du nouveau port (Parque das Nações); Dimanche visite à "Praça do Comércio", Excursion en tramway dans le vieux Lisbonne (zone historique) avec visite des monuments et musées à "Belém".

MADRID 22:00 vendredi 13 novembre, Soirée de bienvenue

Vendredi après-midi 20 novembre

Soirée de bienvenue le vendredi 13 novembre. Réception samedi matin avec « vin espagnol ». Visites de la vieille ville de Madrid, des musées les plus importants, de certains monuments, promenade nocturne avec pique-nique, soirée d’adieu le vendredi 20 novembre.

POLITECNICO MILAN

Campus LeccoPOLI2

Cours à LECCO

14 :00 Samedi 14 novembre

Samedi tôt dans l’après-midi 21 novembre

Samedi et dimanche : réception et visite guidée de Milan.Dans la semaine : visite du nouveau quartier des foires et visites de quelques exemples de maisons italiennes construites avec les techniques étudiées dans le cours.Dernier samedi : retour à Milan pour une dernière visite.

POLITECNICO MILANPOLI5

Cours à MILAN

14 :00 Samedi 14 novembre

Samedi tôt dans l’après-midi 21 novembre

Samedi et dimanche : réception et visite guidée de Milan.Dans la semaine : visite du nouveau quartier des foires.Dernier samedi : dernière visite à Milan.

TU MUNICH 10 :00, Dimanche matin 15 novembre

19 :00 Samedi soir 21 novembre

Réception, visite guidée de Munich, visite du musée allemand, visite du Théâtre national de Munich, excursion en haute Bavière à l’un des châteaux historiques de Louis II.

PARIS 11:OO, Samedi matin, 14 novembre

Samedi matin21 novembre

Réception-Accueil. Visites guidées des quartiers de Paris, de musées renommés, Promenade en bateau-mouche. Rencontres avec les étudiants de ParisTech. Dernier jour :Soirée d’adieu

PRAGUE11:.00 Samedi matin 14 novembre


Réception et visites informelles de la vieille ville de Prague. Prague Promenade, « Chasse au Trésor », Visite des musées et monuments, soirée internationale pour "se faire des amis". Excursion. Dîner d’adieu.


NTNUTRONDHEIM

Pas de session en novembre

AUTh THESSALONIKI

10:00 Dimanche matin 15 novembre

Samedi soir 21 novembre Dimanche : Visite de la ville de Salonique, des musées et des églises byzantinesMardi* : Excursion en car aux Météores(240km de Salonique) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meteora.(carte d’étudiant nécessaire pour une entrée gratuite)*Le mardi 17 novembre est férié pour les Universités grecques

TU VIENNA 17:00 Samedi 14 novembre

Matin Samedi21 novembre

Réception, Tour de la ville de Vienne, nuit ERASMUS, musée technique, soirée cinéma, soirée d’adieu au restaurant « Heurigen », Visite de l’Opéra avec les étudiants locaux de BEST.

WARSAW UT Samedi après-midi 14 novembre


Réception, visite du vieux Varsovie. Visite des monuments et musées de la ville. Rencontre avec les étudiants de WUT, Clubs d’étudiants etc.

Financial Conditions for ATHENS CandidatesThe following figures listed below will give students an idea of "living expenses" involved in an ATHENS session. The costs are of three types:

- hostel costs (to be paid in cash, in the currency of the receiving country)- lunch and evening meals - social and cultural, "European Dimension" activities

These costs are estimated as follows by the various institutions: (see pages 13-15)

Financial Aid for Participating studentsInterested ATHENS candidates should consult the international office at their Home Institution in order to obtain information on possible local bursaries or financial aid offered.

Conditions financières d’une session ATHENSFrais de séjour pour une session ATHENS : - hôtel, (qui doit être payé en espèces dans la devise du pays d’accueil) - déjeuner et dîner, - activités socio-culturelles de dimension européenne.Ces coûts sont estimés de la manière suivante : (voir pages 13-15 )

Financements offerts aux étudiants participants : Les candidats ATHENS intéressés par cette possibilité sont invités à prendre contact avec le bureau international de leur institution d’origine afin d’obtenir les renseignements sur les bourses ou aides offertes.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meteora

HOTEL RESERVATION DATES & COSTS AT EACH SITEDATES DE RESERVATION DES HOTELS ET COUTS A CHAQUE SITE

SITE BED & BREAKFAST

2 MEALS A DAY LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

EUROPEAN DIMENSION ACTIVITIES

Stay A*(8 nights)

From Friday 13/11 evening To Saturday 21/11 morning

14 Meals

Stay B*(8 nights)

From Friday 13/11 evening to Saturday 21/11 afternoon

15 MEALS

Stay C*(8 nights)

From Saturday 14/11 evening to Sunday 22/11 morning

15 Meals

STAY D*(7 nights)

From Saturday 14/11 eveningto Saturday 21/11 morning

13 Meals

STAY E*(7 nights)

From Friday 13/11 evening To Friday 20/11 late afternoon

13 Meals

BUDAPEST STAY A* For 8 nights : 140 Euros with breakfast

2 meals for free / 5 Euros per economical meal.

Local transport 7 day pass is included in the cultural fee.Airport transfers : About 20 Euros

60 Euros/6 hour long guided bus tour/thermal bath/ boat trip & lunch on the Danube/local transportpass

ISTANBUL STAY C* 8 nightsAccommodation: 56 €youth hostel in Taksim square: 7 Euro per night per studentX 8 nights excluding break-fast in a hostel room of 8 people. (sharing bathroom)

3 MEALS A DAYMeals: 119 €3 € breakf x8=24 €10 € dinner x 8 nights=80 € Lunch 5 €x3 days=15€(Free lunch for 5 days during lectures)

Transportation: 30 Euro25 € for the week + 5 € Airport transfer (from Atatürk International Airport)

70 EurosIncludes all activities listed on Saturday andSunday.(2 lunches 1dinner bus transportationand English speaking guides provided)

LEUVEN STAY D* 7 nights For a total of 132 EUROS

A total of 80 Euros

A total of 10 Euros Free

LISBON STAY B* 8 nights x 17.00 = 136 Euros

Individual meal2,30 Euros onCampus(lunches & evening meals)

5 days transportation(unlimited pass) : 15 Euros

Around 52 Euros(Includes all Activities & lunch on Saturday andSunday )

MADRID STAY A* 8 nights18 Euros /night = 144 Euros

12 Euros per day A total of 20 Euros 20 Euros

MUNICH 8 nights, Saturday14th –Sunday 22nd

6-8 bedrooms, 21,50 € per night incl. breakfast, 172 € total

ca.5,50 € per meal + a drink at theUniversity cafeteria

Bus/Tram (Metro)/S-Bahn:From airport to city centre:single-ticket for all zones 10 €Card/single 2,30 €Card/week 11,50 € (2 rings)Card/week 13,80 € (3 rings)

30 Euros

PARIS STAY A* 8 nights 154,40 to 230,40 Euros

90 Euros for 7 days (2 meals included)

Unlimited travel : a total of 30 Euros in Paris / 39 Euros for students going to ENPC

25 Euros


HOTEL RESERVATION DATES & COSTS AT EACH SITEDATES DE RESERVATION DES HOTELS ET COUTS A CHAQUE SITE

PRAGUE STAY A* 8 nights 128 Euros (16 Euros per night)

A total of 60 Euros

A total of 25 Euros 40 Euros

THESSALONIKI STAY A* in 3* hotel 8 nights 216 € (27 € per night in3 bed room) or 240 € (30 €per night in 2 bed room).Price includes breakfast and free WiFi access

Total 9 €for 5 days (from Monday to Friday)in the University Student Restaurant (1,8 € /day). To be paid together with the ED activities' expenses.Meal in the city restaurantsabout 10 €

City bus tickets cost 0,50 € regular and 0,25 for students. Valid for 70 Minutes. Taxi from Airport to city centre about 15 €

30 Euros

TUVIENNA STAY D* 7 nights 20,5 Euros, per night (= max. 143,5 Euros, in total)

4,20 Euros-/lunch (student restaurant)

Airport-bus: 8 Euros,-Card/Week: 14,00 EurosCard/Single: 1,70 Euros

25 Euros

WUTWARSAW

STAY A* 8 nightsAbout 10 € per night in a students’ hostel. Total about 80 €

5 € - lunch in WUT’s Canteen10 - 15 € in Restaurants

One week unlimited ticket – 7,5 €Single ticket – 0,65 €

approx. 25 Euros

POLITECNICO Di Milano

Campus LECCO

Course in Lecco

B* Sat. to Sat.7 nights (2 nights in Milano and 5 in Lecco)

200 €

1 meal on campus in University Canteen (only Lunch)About 6.50€ Dinner, minimum cost 12€ per meal

In Milan: 1 ticket costs €1A 48-h ticket costs €5.50Ticket to the fair: 3.00€ (round ticket)Trains Milano – Lecco: around € 7.50 (round trip)Airport transfer From Malpensa: Malpensa express to Cadorna Station=11 € Malpensa Shuttle Air Pullman to Central Station=7.00 € /From Linate: Bus 73 to S. Babila= 1€

34.50 Euros

POLITECNICODi Milano

Course in Milano

B* Sat. to Sat.7 nights 200 €

1 meal on campus in University Canteen (only Lunch)About 6.50€ Dinner, minimum cost 12€ per meal

In Milan: 1 ticket costs 1€A 48-hour ticket costs 5.50€Ticket to the fair: 3.00€ (round ticket)

Airport transfer From Malpensa:Malpensa express to Cadorna Station=11 € Malpensa Shuttle Air Pullman to Central Station=7.00 € /From Linate: Bus 73 to S. Babila= 1€

27 Euros


SITE

TOTAL COSTSFor 5-day Course and the European Dimension Programme (includes housing, meals, local transportation, European Dimension Programme)

BUDAPEST

200 EUROS

8 days, 8 nights

ISTANBUL 275 EUROS

8 days, 8 nights

LEUVEN

230 EUROS

8 days, 7 nights

LISBON

240 EUROS

8 days, 8 nights

MADRID 280 EUROS

8 days, 8 nights

LECCO

(POLITECNICO)

293 EUROS

8 days, 7 nightsTransportations not included

MILANO

(POLITECNICO)

293 EUROS

8 days, 7 nightsTransportations not included

MUNICH

250 EUROS

8 days, 8 nights

PARIS

305-400 EUROS

8 days, 7 nights

Not included : Transportation from airport

PRAGUE

253 EUROS

8 days, 8 nightsTHESSALONIKI 255/279 Euros

8 days, 8 nights

Not Included: Transportation, meals during the EDVIENNA 260 EUROS

7 days, 7 nightsWARSAW 270-290 EUROS

8 days, 8 nights


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BUDAPEST

BME : BUDAPEST : Budapest University of Technology and Economics H-1111. Budapest, M Egyetem rkp.3 – H-1111 Budapest, HungaryContact : P. MOSON, Tel. +36 1 463 3561, Mob. +36 30 9329626 – Fax : +36 1-46 31291 Email : [email protected]

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DELFT

DELFT : Delft University of Technology TU Delft, Jaffalaan 9a, 2628 BX, Delft - The NetherlandsContact: Ms.Renée Aggenbach / Ms. Patricia Carrion-GordonTel : + 31 15 27 880 12; - Fax : +31 15 27 856 90E-mail : [email protected]

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ISTANBUL

ITU: ISTANBUL: Istanbul Technical University Istanbul Teknik Üniversitesi Ayazaga Kampüsü, Yeni Rektörlük Binası Uluslararası İlişkiler Ofisi 5. Kat 34469 Maslak Istanbul, TurkeyContact : Defne KORUR, Tel : +90 212 2853074 Fax : +90 212 285 71 39Email : [email protected]

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LEUVEN

KUL : Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Faculty of Engineering Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Faculty of Engineering, Decanaat, Kasteelpark Arenberg 1- bus 220 0, 3001 Heverlee, Belgium Contact : Ms. Anouck BROUWERS, Tel : + 3216321202 - Fax : +3216321982E-mail : [email protected]

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LOUVAIN

UCL : Université Catholique de LouvainUCL Louvain, 3, place du Levant ou 1 Rue Archimede, Belgium 1348 Louvain-la-NeuveContact : P. MERTES, Tel : + 32 1 0472464- Fax : +32 1 0472466, E-mail : [email protected]

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LISBON

IST : Instituto Superior Técnico Lisboa IST,GRI, Av Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, PortugalContacts : Silvia SANTOS, Tel : + 351 21 841 9545- Fax : +351 21 841 9280E-mail : [email protected] ; Paula Cunha , Tel : + 351 21 841 7362- Fax : +351 21 841 9280E-mail : [email protected]

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MADRID

UPM : Universidad Politecnica de MadridUPM, Ramiro de Maeztu 7, 28040 Madrid, SpainContacts : Isabel ARRIBAS, Tel : + 34 9 1 336 6168 (from 15h to 20h)- Fax : +34 91336 3664E-mails : [email protected]

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MILAN

MILAN : Politecnico di MilanoServizio Progetti Internazionali, Politecnico di Milano,piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, I 20133 Milano, Italy

Michela Gregori Tel. +39 02 2399 9733/2523 – Fax : +39 02 2399 2564 Email : Email : [email protected]

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MUNICH

MUNICH: Technical University of MunichLehrstuhl für Baumechanik, Technische Universität MünchenContact: Professor Gerhard MÜLLER, Karen ARLT Sekretariat, Arcisstraße 21, D-80333 MünchenTel: +49 (0)89 289-28345- fax +49 (0)89 289-28665Email: [email protected] http://www.bm.bv.tum.de

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ParisTech : Institut des Sciences et Technologies 12 rue Edouard MANET 75013 PARIS Contacts L. DAGONNEAU,-Tel : + 33 1 71 93 65 15- Fax : +33 1 71 93 65 10E-mail :[email protected]

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Agro Paris Tech16, rue Claude Bernard, 75231 Paris Cédex 05 Contact : A. HOLL-NICAUD, Tel : + 33 1 44 08 16 20- Fax : +33 1 40 08 17 00E-mail : [email protected]

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Agro Paris Tech/ENGREF 19 Avenue du Maine, 75732 Paris Cédex 15 Contacts : M.F. SOUCI Tel : +33 1 45 49 89 61- Fax : +33 1 45 49 88 27, or Didier FLORES +33 1 45 49 89 65 - Fax : +33 1 45 49 88 27E-mail : [email protected], [email protected]

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ENPC : Ecole des Ponts Paris Tech 6 & 8 Av Blaise Pascal, Cité Descartes, Champs/Marne, 77455 Marne la Vallée Cédex 2Contact : Virginie CHASSIN Tel : + 33 1 64 15 39 43- Fax : +33 1 64 15 39 49E-mail : [email protected]

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ENSAM :Arts et Métiers Paris Tech151 Boulevard de l’Hôpital, 75013 ParisContacts : F. MASSOUH Tel : + 33 1 44 24 62 56- Fax : +33 1 44 24 62 66E-mail : [email protected]

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ENSCP : Chimie Paris Tech11, rue Pierre & Marie Curie, 75005 Paris Contacts : Direction des études – G. Cote, Tel : +33 1 44 27 67 60 - Fax : + 33 1 43 25 18 76E-mail :[email protected] Internationales: [email protected] - Tel : +33 1 53 29 81 50

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MP : MINES Paris Tech60, boulevard Saint-Michel 75272 Paris Cédex 06Contacts P. BALADI, Tel : +33 1 40 51 90 81 - Fax : + 33 1 40 51 90 98E-mail : pierre.baladi@ mines-paristech.fr

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Telecom Paris Tech (TPT)46, rue Barrault, 75634 Paris Cédex 13 Contact : J. CAHORS, Tel : + 33 1 45 81 79 96 - Fax : +33 1 45 88 11 14E-mail : [email protected]

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ENSTA Paris Tech : Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Techniques Avancées32 boulevard Victor, 75739 Paris Cédex 15 Contact : M. MINDER, J. BOHDANOWICZ, Tél : +33 1 45 52 80 69 + 01 45 52 44 24Fax : +33 1 45 52 54 93 E-mail : [email protected], [email protected],

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ESPCI Paris Tech: Ecole Supérieure de Physique et de Chimie Industrielles de la Ville de Paris10, rue Vauquelin, 75231 Paris Cédex 05Contact : P. ROUSSEL, Tel : + 33 1 40 79 44 63- Fax : +33 1 47 07 13 93 E-mail : [email protected]

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PRAGUE

CTU : Czech Technical University in PragueInternational Office, Czech Technical University in PragueZikova 4, CZ - 166 35 Prague 6Contact : Jan POZARTel : +420 2 2435 3465 - Fax: : +420 2 2435 3491E-mail: [email protected]

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THESSALONIKI

AUTh : Aristotle University of ThessalonikiInstitute of Steel StructuresFaculty of EngineeringGR-541 24 Thessaloniki, GreeceContact : Aris Avdelas, professor Tel. +30 2310 995784/Fax. +30 2310 995642/

email: [email protected] http://www.auth.gr/home/index_en.html

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TRONDHEIM

NTNU : Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyHogskoleringen 1, 7034 Trondheim, Norvège- Contact : W. LASCHET, Tel : + 47 7 3595240- Fax : +47 7 3595210 - E-mail : [email protected]

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VIENNA

TUW: Vienna University of Technology (Wien)International Office (Ausseninstitut), Gusshausstrasse 28, 1040 Wien Contact: Andreas ZEMANN, Tel. +43 1 58801 41552, Fax. +43 1 58801 41599. [email protected], Web site :www.tuwien.ac.at/ai

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WARSAW

WUT: Warsaw University of Technology Plac Politechniki 1, 00-661 WarsawCentre for International CooperationContact: Dominika Frąk – DudzińskaTel.: +48 22 234 6425, Fax: +48 22 234 6201E-mail: dfrak @cwm.pw.edu.pl Contact: Dariusz Turlej, PhDFaculty of Electronics and Information TechnologyTel.: +48 22 234 7385, Fax: +48 22 234 5885E-mail: [email protected]

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ATHENS Intensive Courses

Cours de la semaine européenne


Summary Table of Courses /Sommaire des coursCODE COURSES Lang. (*) PageAUTH1 Genetic Algorithms and related biological metaphors in

EngineeringE 23

AUTH2 Impact of metro Construction on the long term Sustainability of a Metropolitan city: The case of Thessaloniki

E 24

BME4 Danube Bridges in Budapest E 25CTU1 Metrology of Electrical quantities E 26

CTU2 Application of Ionizing Radiation E 27

CTU10 The PIV Method in Fluid Mechanics E 28CTU12 Management and Economics E 29

CTU14 Data Compression E 30

CTU15 Digital Signal and Image Processing with applications E 31CTU16 Environmental Biotechnology E 32

IST2 Quality Control E 33

IST6 Elab – Remotely Controlled physics laboratories E 34

ITUAER02 Engineering Approaches in Aerospace: Experimental and numerical Studies, design and Prototyping

E 35

ITUMOL01 Molecular Tools to Study Microbial Ecology E 36KUL11 Mechanics of heterogeneous media E 37

KUL12 Numerical Optimal Control Algorithms, and Applications in Renewable Energy Systems

E 38

TUM12 Computational Steering in Science and Engineering E 39TUM 14 Welding E 40TUW3 Industrial Archaeology E 41TUW4 Energy Economics and Climate Change E 42UPM09 Introduction to Nuclear Energy E 43UPM20 Spanish Real Estate Economy; Economía de la Promoción

Inmobiliaria en EspañaE 44

UPM30 Industrial Utilisation of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants E 45

UPM33 Ontologies and the Semantic Web E 46

UPM40 GPS and GIS used in coastal cartography and port operation E 47UPM41 CFD workshop E 48UPM44 New trend in coastal development E 49UPM55 Natural language, Engineering and the Internet E 50UPM56 Fundamentals of VHDL & SystemC E 51UPM57 Smart and Accessible Homes E 52UPM58 One woman minute. Woman landscape in Madrid E 53UPM59 Rage against the machine : Technology and its discontent E 54UPM60 History of Urban Law from the turn of the 20th century, and its

application to the town of MadridE 55

WUT9 Leadership and Management in Information and Communications Technology

E 56

WUT10 Sound: Hearing and Acoustical Measurements E 59POLI2 Sustainable Low Energy Houses : Basics of Design E 61POLI8 Discrete and Geometric Tomography E 62

AGROPT/ENGREF1

Concevoir des trajectories de développement alternatives, comment rendre réels des mondes futures durables

E/F 63

AGROPT/ENGREF2

Society and Ecology E/F 65

AGROPT/ENGREF3

European Water and Sanitation Services vs Sustainable Development

E 66


CODE COURSES Lang. (*) PageAGROPT/ENGREF4

Changement climatique – controverses et enjeux E/F 68

AGROPT02 Biodépollution F 70

AGROPT03 Gérer l'eau : problématiques régionales et planétaires F 71

AGROPT04 Les marchés financiers F 72

AGROPT05 Neurones et modèles F 73

AGROPT06 Nutrition en conditions extrêmes : Adaptation aux situations critiques chez l’animal et chez l’homme

F 74

AGROPT07 Qualité organoleptique des aliments F 75

AGROPT08 Quelles perspectives pour la PAC dans le contexte européen et mondial ?

F 76

AGROPT15 New challenges for Animal Sciences E 77AGROPT16 Introduction aux neurosciences expérimentales F 78AGROPT17 L’ingénieur et les médias F 79AGROPT19 Bioraffinerie : Nouvelles stratégies d’utilisation du végétal F 80AGROPT23 Création d’entreprise F 81AGROPT24 Informatique et Science de la vie F 82AGROPT25 Publication sur l’Internet en milieu scientifique F 84

CP3 Stratégies de conception d’un médicament F 85CP4 Dermatologie et cosmétologie F 86

ENPC01 On Quanta, Chaos and Daemons E 87ENPC02 Découvrir une cathédrale F 89ENPC05 Crash Analysis and Car Dynamics E 90

ENPC06a Négociation F 91ENPC06b Negotiation E 92ENPC12 Développement et relations Nord-Sud F 93ENSAM1 Polymers and Composites (Properties and Durability) E 96ENSAM5 Building Acoustics-Acoustique du BTP F 97ENSAM6 Introduction to Musculoskeletal and Osteoarticular Biomechanics E 98ESPCI1 Non Destructive Evaluation and Characterisation of Materials

E/F 99

MP10 Models of Random Structures E 100MP11 Calcul des structures F 101MP12 Musique, science, histoire F 102MP13 Polymer Processing E 103MP14 Systèmes de production et de logistique F 104MP16 Introduction à la gestion des risques F 105MP17 Project Finance : Non-Recourse Finance E 106MP18 Geointelligence for natural Resource Evaluation and Sustainable

ManagementE 107

MP19 Operations research in the Industry E 109TA01 Marchés financiers et gestion des risques F 110TA02 Software reliability E 111TA03 Cloud Physics E 112


CODE COURSES Lang. (*) PageTA04 Medical Imagery E 113TA05 Cryptography E/F 114TA06 Energie et environnement F 115TA07 Propulsion éolienne F 116TA09 Géosciences marines : Evolution de l’océan et système terre F 117TA11 Nanotechnologies E 118TA12 Physique et philosophie : quels liens ? F 119TA14 De la terre aux étoiles : mécanique céleste et physique stellaire F 120TA15 Remote Sensing of the Earth from Space E 121TA16 La performance théâtrale F 122TA18 Marine Renewable Energies E 123

TPT01 Image Processing E 124TPT05 Managing Communication in an International Context E 125TPT08 Ingénierie du risque F 126TPT13 Technologies de l’information et risques F 128TPT18 Quantum entanglement for communications E 131TPT20 Towards Optical carrier-class Ethernet for Grid resources

virtualisationE 132

TPT21 Remote Sensing Imagery E 133TPT24 Future Challenges in Sciences and Technologies E 134

* Langue/Language : E=English ; F=Français ;



Course code AUTH1Course title Genetic algorithms and related biological metaphors in EngineeringInstitution Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Course addressCity Thessaloniki, GreeceMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Epaminondas SIDIROPOULOSTelephone +30 2310 996143Fax +30 2310 996143EmailParticipating professors Epaminondas SIDIROPOULOS, Chris EVANGELIDESNumber of places Minimum: 8, Maximum: 20, Reserved for local students: 5

Objectives

Programme to be followed

Prerequisites Good knowledge and facility in a computer language such as BASIC or FORTRAN

Course exam

Faculty of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Rural and Surveying Engineering

genetic algorithm, optimization, evolutionary methods, particle swarm optimization, differential evolution.

[email protected]

The course aims at exposing basic principles of genetic algorithms and related biologically inspired methods employed as optimization tools. Computational aspects will be emphasized in the context of specific selected problems.The topics to be addressed are:Elements of optimization theory and methodsIntroduction to biologically inspired computationsGenetic algorithm description, mechanics and elementary examplesApplication of genetic algorithms to problems of combinatorial optimization such as the travelling salesman problem and location problemsHybridization of genetic algorithms with conventional optimization methodsParticle swarm optimization method and its hybridization with genetic algorithms.Differential evolution.Computational exercises will be performed in class using the Mathematica software. Problems of engineering interest will be treated.

Question quiz on the last day of the course and a set of computational exercises to be submitted after the end of the course.


Course code AUTH2

Course titleInstitution Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Course addressCity Thessaloniki, GreeceMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None Key words Metro systems, sustainability, construction, building environmentLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Aris AvdelasTelephone + 30 2310 995784Fax + 30 2310 995642Email

Participating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 10, Maximum: 30, Reserved for local students: 10

Objectives


Prerequisites Basic knowledge of civil engineering

Course exam Written test on the last day of the course.

Impact of Metro construction on the long term sustainability of a Metropolitan city: The case of Thessaloniki

Faculty of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Civil Engineering

[email protected] A. Avdelas, N. Sideris, N. Kalogirou, C. Pyrgidis, P. Papaioanou, K. Pitilakis, S. Tsotsos, T. Chatzigogos, K. Stylianidis, C. Anagnostopoulos, A. Sextos

To provide the theoretical and practical background required for engineering students in order to gain an improved understanding of the financial, managerial and technical difficulties related to the construction of a new Metro system and its overall consequences to the city sustainability.4 morning lectures of 4 hours each and 4 evening lectures of 2 hours each plus 6 hours of site visit. Topics of the lectures: Overview of the Thessaloniki Metro ProjectSocial Impact of Thessaloniki MetroArchaeological aspects (to be confirmed)Urban railway systems – Basic characteristics of Metro systems - Metro systems in GreeceThessaloniki Metro: contribution to the sustainability of the city agglomerationInstallation of mechanical equipment for operational purposes (to be confirmed)Principles for the seismic design and vulnerability assessment of metro tunnels: The case of Thessaloniki metro lineGeotechnical problems related to tunneling and underground worksInnovative construction techniques of the Thessaloniki MetroEnvironmental implications of the Metro construction (to be confirmed)Soil-structure interaction aspects and Metro constructionEffects of Metro tunneling on the structural integrity of Thessaloniki monuments‘Hand-on’ training on Finite Element modelling of the superstructure-soil-tunneling system using the computer code ANSYS (application at the Computer Lab. of the Department of Civil Engineering).


Course code BME4Course title Danube Bridges in BudapestInstitution Budapest University of Technology and EconomicsCourse address Budapest University of Technology and EconomicsCity BudapestMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English Fair Minimum level of French None Key words Bridge, Danube, design, erection, reconstruction, aestheticsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Prof. László DUNAITelephone +36 1 463 1791Fax +36 1 463 1784 Email


Objectives


Prerequisites General knowledge in Structural Mechanics, use of computer programs

Course exam

[email protected]. György FARKAS (BME), Asst. Prof. László HEGEDŰS (BME), Mr. Adrián HORVÁTH (Főmterv), Prof. Miklós IVÁNYI (PE), Asst. Prof. Katalin VÉRTES (BME)

The students of the BME do not need an introduction to the shape, role or importance of steel bridges: the bridges of Budapest offer a unique opportunity for everyone. Constructing bridges requires a wide range of engineering knowledge from foundations and superstructure to the planning of bridge traffic. In this course the subject of steel and iron bridges is presented, summarizing the problems of design, detailing, construction, maintenance and refurbishment. This requires a detailed treatment of aspects of both traditional and modern bridges, as modern bridges are to be built and traditional bridges are to be repaired or reconstructed.Seven 2-hour lectures:History of Budapest Danube bridgesDesign, construction, maintenance and refurbishment of the bridges of BudapestStatic problems of bridges in BudapestBridge aestheticsRole of bridges in the development of city construction

Three 2-hour exercisesUsing a program from the Internet to design a bridge for given conditions

One-day visit to Budapest bridges (8 hours)

- Answering test questions- Evaluation of the bridge made by computer program


Course code CTU01Course title Metrology of Electrical QuantitiesInstitution Czech Technical University in Prague

Course addressCity PragueMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Jaroslav BOHACEKTelephone (4202) 2435 2220 Fax (4202) 3333 9929 EmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 10, Maximum: 20, Reserved for local students: 0

Objectives


Prerequisites Basic knowledge of applied physics.

Course exam

Czech Technical University, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, TechnickÃ¡ 2, CZ-166 27 Prague 6, Czech Republic

Metrology, calibration, standards of electrical quantities, ratio devices, measurement methods, measurement uncertainties.

[email protected]

To present an overview of modern and perspective methods for precision measurements of electrical quantities, to demonstrate various techniques used in calibrations of electrical measurement instruments and standards.After a brief introduction devoted to problems of legal metrology and to realization, conservation and reproduction of measurement units by means of measurement standards, explanation is focussed on facilities and methods for precision measurements of electrical quantities. Considerable attention is paid to inductive ratio devices and their metrological employment. Possibilities of application of nuclear magnetic resonance, Josephson arrays and quantum Hall effect devices to precision measurements of current, voltage, resistance and capacitance are discussed."Five 3-hour lectures:

1.Legal metrology and its role. ""Convention du Metre"". Measurement units and measurement standards.2.Quantum standards of voltage and resistance. Thompson-Lampard's capacitance standard. Transfer standards.3.Voltage and current inductive ratio devices and optimization of their metrological parameters. 4.Methods for precision measurement of dc current and dc voltage. Modern potentiometers. Measurements of voltage, power and energy in audiofrequency range. 5.Bridges for dc and ac measurements of resistance. Transformer and current-comparator-based capacitance bridges. Metrological applications of the quantum Hall effect (QHE).

Five 2-hour laboratory demonstrations:1. Thompson-Lampard's capacitance standard.2. Frequency performance of resistance standards.3. Calibration of capacitance boxes.4. Calibration of inductive voltage dividers.5. Discussion of results.

4-hour visit to the Czech Metrology Institute:Calibration of digital multimeters, QHE-based calibrations of resistance standards."

Continuous evaluation through laboratory exercises and an evaluation test at the end of the course.


Course code CTU02Course title Application of Ionizing RadiationInstitution Czech Technical University in Prague

Course addressCity PragueMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None Key words Ionizing radiation, detectors, application in industry, application in medicineLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Tomas CechakTelephone 420 222 314 132Fax 420 222 320 861EmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 5, Maximum: 20, Reserved for local students: 0

Objectives


Prerequisites General knowledge of the interaction of ionizing radiation with matter is necessary

Course exam Written exam of 2 hours duration.

Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering, BrehovÃ¡ 7, 115 19 Prague 1, Czech Republic

[email protected]. Ladislav Musi-lek, PhD.

To obtain an overview of the theoretical and experimental background, concerning the application of ionizing radiation and radionuclides in industry and medicine.Depending on the mode of application, information is in most cases obtained through effects of radiation on matter. Detection and evaluation of radiation can give the desired information about these effects. The state of applications will be described and implemented in the laboratory classes and experimental demonstrations.Seven 2-hour lectures:-Application of Radiation Beams-Radioanalytical Methods-X Ray Fluorescence Analysis-Analysis and Diagnostics of Industrial Processes by Radio- tracers-Application of Ionizing Radiation in Medicine-Nuclear Medicine-Personal Dosimetry and Radiation Protection

Four 2-hour experimental exercises:-Detectors and detection systems-Application of Radiation Beams-X Ray Fluorescence Analysis-Application of accelerators in industry and medicine

Two 3-hour experimental demonstrations:-Application of Ionizing Radiation in Medicine-Nuclear Medicine


Course code CTU10Course title The PIV Method in Fluid MechanicsInstitution Czech Technical University in PragueCourse addressCityMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None Key words PIV, flow visualization, experimental fluid mechanics Language EnglishProfessor responsible Jiri NOZICKATelephone (420) 224 352 580 Fax (420) 224 352 570 Email

Participating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 5, Maximum: 20, Reserved for local students:

Objectives


PrerequisitesCourse exam

[email protected] where the course will take place :Czech Technical University, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technická 4, CZ-166 07 Prague 6, Czech Republic

Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) is one of the most progressive experimental methods used in fluid mechanics. With the basic set of experimental set up it allows the investigation on 2D flow fields. The extended version can be used for research of 3D flows, or/and in some special cases, temperature or concentration measurement, as well.The course is held in two different options· Course A – informative (basic) course· Course B – applied courseThe objective of Course A is to inform participants of the principals of PIV method and to show some axamples of the wide range of applications in fluid mechanics and machinery.Course B is intended for participants, who want to master the operation of the PIV systém and corresponding software Theoretical part for all students: 7 lessons, 90 min. each1. PIV method, its history and development2. Contemporary systems – set up for 2D measurement3. 3D measurement4. Temperature and concentration measurement (PLIV)5. Special cases – micro PIV, 3D and PLIV measurement with basic 2D setup6. Data evaluation, statistical method used7. Control systém – introduction to the software support Practical part – Either Course (A): 7 lessons, 90 min. eachDemonstration of some typical applications in the laboratory, presentation of results of technical problems solved. Practical part – or course (B): 7 lessons, 90 min. eachSome typical tasks will be investigated by participants under the supervision of lecturer. General knowledge of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics (basic course). The evaluation of the students’ acquired knowledge will be based on regular examinations during the practical part of the course.


Course code CTU12Course title Management and Economics Institution Czech Technical University in PragueCourse address Horská 3, Prague 2City PragueMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Michal KavanTelephone +420 224 359 257 Fax +420 224 918 677 Email


Objectives


PrerequisitesCourse exam Evaluation through an evaluation test at the end of the course.

Financial Management, finance control, cash flow cycle, working capital management, financial planning and forecasting, investment projects, methods of investment evaluation, cost control, activity based management, just-in-time, lean manufacturing, inventory management.

[email protected] Freiberg, Martin Zralý, Michal KavanAddress where course will take place : Czech Technical University, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Machinery Enterprise Management, Horská 3, 128 03 Prague 2, Czech Republic.

The cThe course deals with selected topics and methodologies in management science. Students have the opportunity for study of selected topics in marketing, managerial accounting and production of goods and services. Problem areas include: Financial Management, finance control, cash flow cycle, working capital management, financial planning and forecasting, investment projects, methods of investment evaluation, cost control, activity based management, just-in-time, lean manufacturing, inventory management. The course objectives are to introduce the student to various classical as well as novel approaches and methodologies in management science. More information available at: http://www.rep.fs.cvut.cz/novy/.Fifteen 1.5-hour lectures: 1. Characteristic of finance control - cash – flow cycle, working capital management, economical and financial control of the company (1.5 lecture)2. Financing: characteristic of individual financial resources, financing with internal and external sources, specific financing manners - venture capital, leasing, factoring (1.5 lectures)3. Cash flow control, financial planning and forecasting, financial plan reconciliation (1 lecture)4. Evaluation of investment projects, static and dynamic methods of investment evaluation (1 lecture).5. Recent Approach to Enterprise Management (resp. Control) [1] Three basic lines of Enterprise Control (of Products, of Processes, of Departments), Role of Activities, Financial and Managerial Accounting, Budgeting, Costing and Relations to Technical Processes (Technical- Economic Integration). Study case (1.5 lecture)6. Cost Control in Enterprise [2] Cost Analysis. Costs and Activities. Costs as Consequence of Decision Making. Ax-Ante and Ex-Post Costs. Target Costing. Hour Overhead Tariffs Method Application in Alternatives. Activity Based Costing. Costing in Technical Processes. Study case (1.5 lecture)7. Controlling and Activity Based Management [2] Controlling as Approach to Enterprise Management. Features of Controlling in Practical Applications. Methodology of Activities Set for Products Set (AS/PS). Study case (2 lectures)8. Characteristic of Lean manufacturing philosophy (1 lecture)9. Inventory management and control (4 lectures) Basic knowledge of continuum mechanics and numerical methods.


Course code CTU14Course title Data CompressionInstitution Czech Technical University in Prague

Course addressCity PragueMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Jan HolubTelephone 420 224 357 644Fax 420 224 923 325EmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 10, Maximum: 15, Reserved for local students: 0

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Prerequisites Sets, relations, oriented graphs, finite automata.

Course exam Written exam with the duration of 1 hour. Evaluation of the results.

Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Dept. of Competer Science and Engineering, Karlovo nÃ¡m. 13, 121 35 Prague 2, Czech Republic

Data compression, entropy, coding of integers, statistical methods, dictionary methods, context methods

[email protected]

Modern technologies require processing of larger and larger amount of data while on the other hand smaller and smaller devices appear. These two contradictory requirements lead to increasing importance of data compression.The course presents principles of data compression. The basic data compression methods are presented followed by most popular and frequently used compression algorithms. Students will learn properties of various data compression methods which is very important when designing new information and communication systems.Five 3-hour lectures: 1. Introduction, entropy, basic methods, coding of integers, Elias codes, Fibonnaci codes2. Statistical methods, Shannon-Fano, Huffman, and arithmetic coding3. Dictionary methods, LZ77, LZ78, LZW4. Context methods, PPM, DCA (Antidictionaries), ACB5. Burrow-Wheeler transformation, searching in compressed text, word-based compressionFour 3-hour seminars with demonstrations: 1. Entropy, basic methods, coding integers, Elias codes, Fibonnaci codes2. Statistical methods, Shannon-Fano, Huffman, and arithmetic coding3. Dictionary methods, LZ77, LZ78, LZW4. Context methods, PPM, DCA (Antidictionaries), ACB, Burrow-Wheeler transformation, test


Course code CTU15Course title Digital Signal and Image Processing with ApplicationsInstitution Czech Technical University in Prague

Course addressCity PragueMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible AleÅ¡ PROCHÃ ZKA�Telephone 420 220 444 198Fax 420 220 445 053EmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 8, Maximum: 15, Reserved for local students: 0

Objectives


Prerequisites Basic knowledge of numerical mathematics.

Course exam

Institute of Chemical Technology, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, TechnickÃ¡ 5, CZ-166 28 Prague 6, Czech Republic

Signal analysis, discrete Fourier transform, Wavelet transform, signal and image processing, digital filters, biomedical signals, environmental signals, energy consumption signals, Matlab environment

[email protected]

The main goal of the course is to:1. present selected mathematical and algorithmic structures in MATLAB environment used for signal analysis and processing2. study fundamentals of discrete Fourier transform and its properties in connection with signal and image analysis and discretization3. analyse principles if digital filtering in the time (FIR, IIR) and frequency domains for signal de-noising and image enhancement4. discuss selected mathematical methods of signal analysis and to present fundamentals of wavelet transform in signal decomposition, modification and reconstruction with applications5. summarize basic principles of signal modelling in its prediction using both linear and nonlinear methods including neural networks6. present selected applications of signal processing in environmental engineering, biomedical signal and image processsing and energy consumption data prediction

It is supposed that course participants will be able to use the MATLAB environment to solve selected problems of the interdisciplinary area of signal and image processing, to use its visualization tools, and to study selected applications of digital signal processing methods.Five 3-hour lectures:1. Algorithmization in the MATLAB environment, visualization, programming tools, data processing.2. Principles of the discrete Fourier transform, properties, applications3. Digital filtering using difference equations. Frequency domain filters4. Approximation of functions. Discrete Wavelet transform, basic definitions, signal decomposition, de-noising, reconstruction5. Signal prediction, linear models, neural networks, optimization

Three 1 hour case studies: 1. Two-dimensional modelling of air pollution data2. Energy consumption data analysis3. EEG signal de-noising

Four 2-hour seminar work:1. Programming in MATLAB, structured data, computer graphics2. Signal acquisition, visualization, analysis3. Digital filters, graphical user interphase4. Discussion of results

One 4-hour excursion:Image acqusition of biomedical data using magnetic resonance



Course code CTU16Course title Environmental BiotechnologyInstitution Czech Technical University in Prague

Course addressCity PragueMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Pavel JENICEKTelephone 420 220 443 155Fax 420 220 444 305EmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 10, Maximum: 15, Reserved for local students: 0

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Prerequisites Basic knowledge of chemistry and environmental sciences.

Course exam

Institute of Chemical Technology, Faculty of Environmental Technology, Technicka¡ 5, 166 28 Prague, Czech Republic

air pollution, biotechnology, drinking water, energy, environmental protection, solid wastes, wastewater treatment

[email protected]

The main goal of the course is to:1. study of fundamentals of biochemical transformations of pollutants 2. present selected biotechnological methods used in environmental protection3. analyse the min problems of environmental protection in Czech Republic and EU4. discuss economical, energetical and social acpects of environmental protection5. summarize basic principles of environmental biotechnology in the air protection, water and wastewater treatment water and soil contamination removal and solid waste treatmentFive 3-hour lectures:1. Drinking Water Quality in Europe and Czech Republic.2. Soil and Groundwater Contamination in the Czech Republic (History, Most Polluted Sites, Development of Technological Tools)3. Biological Wastewater Treatment as a Part of Environmental Protection in the Czech Republic4. Energy Production from Wastewaters and Biowastes5. Life Cycle Assessment - Environmental impacts of products and services

Three 1 hour case studies: 1. N compounds in water2. Activated sludge characterization3. Anaerobic digestion, biogas

Four 2-hour seminar work:1. Design of wastewater treatment plants2. Experimental wastewater characterization 13. Experimental wastewater characterization 24. Discussion of results

One 4-hour excursion:Excursion to Prague wastewater treatment plant



Course code IST2Course title Quality ControlInstitution Instituto Superior Tecnico LisboaCourse address IST, Av. Rovisco, 1049-001 Lisbon, PTCity LisbonMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English Fair Minimum level of French None Key words "Quality Control; Production methods"Language EnglishProfessor responsible Prof. Miguel CasquilhoTelephone 351.21.8417310Fax 351.66.91.9192021EmailParticipating professors ---Number of places Minimum: 10, Maximum: 18, Reserved for local students: 0

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Prerequisites

Course exam Two hour examination, made on PC.

[email protected]

Quality Control is an indispensable aspect of production, in any domain (industry, commerce, services, health, education), and measurement is necessary to verify whether work is correctly done and the customers'expectations are met or exceeded. The basic techniques of Quality Control are presented, preceeded by a reference to the relationship with the customer.I. Quality (Q): what it is. Historical evolution: Shewhart, Deming, Juran, Taguchi. Q control and Q management. Certification; standardization.Continuous improvement. Statistical Q control; interest and application in production and the other activities. Technical, economical and legal aspects.II. Statistical process control (SPC) (in-process) (a) Control charts.Reference to simulation (Monte Carlo method). (b) Measures of location:X-bar (mean) charts. (c) Measures of dispersion: R (range) charts and s (standard deviation) charts. Usual approximations and the exact charts. (d) p (fraction nonconforming or defective) charts; c (number of nonconforming) charts.III. Acceptance sampling by "attributes" (discrete variables) (a) AQL (acceptable Q level) and producer's and consumer's risks. (b) Samplinginspection: criteria, sample size determination. (c) The standard MIL-STD-105D and its ANSI/ASQC and ISO equivalents.IV. Acceptance sampling by "variables" (continuous variables) (a) Goodness-of-fit test; fit to the Gauss distribution. (b) AQL and producer's and consumer's risks. (c) Sampling inspection: criteria, sample size determination. (d) The standard MIL-STD-414 and its ANSI/ASQC and ISO equivalents. (e) Specifications: one, two specification limits.General knowledge of mathematics and statistics.Practicing knowledge of PC's, namely Excel.


Course code IST6Course title Elab – Remotely Controlled Physics laboratoriesInstitution Instituto Superior Tecnico LisboaCourse address Instituto Superior TecnicoCity LisboaMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Prof. Horácio FernandesTelephone 351218417619FaxEmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 6, Maximum: 12, Reserved for local students: 0

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Prerequisites Engineering degree students with courses on Programming and physics are recommended.

Course exam 4 hours laboratory exam

Electronic instrumentation, JAVA, remote controlled instrumentation, data acquisition, microprocessors

[email protected]. Horácio Fernandes

Objectives:The elab project allows the remote manipulation of scientific experiments trough a WEB interface. Several experiences are already on-line trough this technology as seen at http://elab.ist.eu.The objective of the course is to provide students with all the knowledge to create their own elab server, including the ability to project and develop robotized experiments.It is expected that students will acquired basic skills on JAVA and C (PIC) programming, which includes a course of Microprocessors and basis of electronic instrumentation.PIC Programming: from assembler to CBasics of Electronic Instrumentation.General architecture of the elab system: Video Broadcast and video resolution. The multicast server The hardware clients The customizersState machinesAnalog to Digital ConvertersSensors and transducersIntroduction to JAVA programming


Course code ITUAER02

Course titleInstitution Istanbul Technical University

Course addressCity IstanbulMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Oksan CETINERTelephone +90 (212) 285 3114 Fax +90 (212) 285 3139 Email


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Course exam

Engineering Approaches in Aerospace: Experimental and Numerical Studies, Design and Prototyping

Istanbul Technical UniversityITU, Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Ayazaga Campus, Maslak 34469

experimental aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics, control and avionics, design, prototyping, structural testing

[email protected]://www.uubf.itu.edu.tr/Icerik.aspx?sid=2100#akademikhttp://www.uubf.itu.edu.tr/Icerik.aspx?sid=2101#akademik

- to provide students with an introduction to different approaches in aerospace engineering - to introduce students to practical applications in aerospace engineeringMonday: WIND TUNNELS Morning: Subsonic Wind Tunnels, Water Channels, Afternoon: Supersonic Wind Tunnels Visit to Trisonic Laboratory Tuesday: CONTROL AND AVIONICS Morning: Design and Development of Microavionics Systems for UAV Navigation, Guidance and Control, Afternoon: Networked Enabled Control: Path-Planning, Fleet Coordination and Human-Machine Group Interfaces Visit to Control and Avionics Laboratory Wednesday: MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES Morning: Data Acquisition-Pressure Measurements, Afternoon: Calibration-Balance Measurements Visit to Trisonic Laboratory Thursday: DESIGN, PROTOTYPING AND STRUCTURAL TESTING - Rotorcraft Design Morning: Use of Virtual Reality in Design and Manufacturing, Computational Fluid Dynamics for Rotorcraft Aerodynamics and other aerospace applications Visit to Rotorcraft Design Center, Afternoon: Reverse Engineering and Prototyping Visit to related facilities, Structural tests of a Helicopter Blade Visit to the Composite LaboratoryFriday: MODERN TECHNIQUES FOR FLOW DIAGNOSTICS Morning: PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry), Afternoon: CTA (Constant Temperature Anemometry), LDA (Laser Doppler Anemometry) Visit to Trisonic LaboratoryThe attendants should be at least in their 3rd year of undergraduate studies in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related fields. General knowledge of numerical methods, fluid mechanics, strength of materials and automatic control (basic courses). - Active participation in the course - Evaluation test at the end of the course


Course code ITUMOL01Course title Molecular Tools to Study Microbial EcologyInstitution Istanbul Technical University

Course addressCity IstanbulMinimum year of study 2nd year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Orhan Ince Telephone +90 212 2856570Fax +90 212 2856587Email


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Prerequisites Basic knowledge of molecular biology and microbiology.

Course exam An evaluation test at the end of the course.

Istanbul Technical University Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering, 34469 Maslak/Istanbul, Turkey

Molecular Microbial Ecology, Environmental Biotechnology, PCR, Real Time PCR, Fluorescence in situ hybridization, Denaturant Gradient Gel Electrophoresis, Cloning, Sequencing, Phylogenetic Analysis

[email protected] Ince, Candan Tamerler Behar, Ece Sen, Nilgun Ayman Oz, Mustafa Kolukirik, Ozge Eyice, Zeynep Cetecioglu

The main goal of the course is to:1. Discuss importance of studying microbial ecology of natural and engineered ecosystems. 2. Discuss advantages of molecular tools over traditional cultivation based methods to study microbial ecology. 3. Present selected DNA and RNA targeted molecular methods used in microbial ecology 4. Apply DNA extraction, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), Real Time PCR, Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), Denaturant Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE), Cloning-sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of genes retrieved from environmental samples. Five 2-hour lectures:1. Introduction to microbial ecology of natural and engineered ecosystems, basics of DNA extraction, PCR and agarose gel electrophoresis2. Importance of studying microbial ecology, basics of Q-PCR and DGGE3. Advantages of molecular tools for evaluation, basics of cloning and sequencing 4. DNA/RNA targeted molecular methods used in microbial ecology-I, basics of FISH. 5. DNA/RNA targeted molecular methods used in microbial ecology-II, basics of bioinformatics Five 4-hour laboratory studies: 1. DNA extraction, PCR and agarose gel electrophoresis2. Q-PCR and DGGE3. Cloning and Sequencing4. FISH Bioinformatics


Course code KUL11Course title Mechanics of heterogeneous mediaInstitution Katholieke Universiteit LeuvenCourse address Dept. MTM, Kasteelpark Arenberg 44City Heverlee (Leuven)Minimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Stepan LomovTelephone 3216321210Fax 3216321990EmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 3, Maximum: 20, Reserved for local students: 3

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Course exam

heterogeneous media; homogenization; method of inclusions; composite materials; numerical modelling

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To introduce to the students the mechanics of heterogeneous media. As the result of the course, the students will be able to: understand the “classical” and “state-of-the-art” theories and modelling approaches for mechanics of heterogeneous mediafollow the current scientific literature on modelling of heterogeneous media, especially composites ...understand the principles and theories employed in specialized computer tools, as DIGIMAT, WiseTex/TexComp etc ...formulate a finite element problem for analysis and homogenization of a periodic material ...1 Introduction Definition of the heterogeneous media. Hierarchical structure of heterogeneity. Types of heterogeneity in polymer composites. 2 Representative volume elementDefinition of RVE. Statistically representative and periodic RVE. Geometrical properties of typical RVEs. Definition of homogenisation. Overview of homogenisation techniques. Multi-scale modelling. 3 Eshelby theory of inclusions and Mori-Tanaka methodEigenstrains. Elliptical inclusion in elastic medium (Eshelby solution).Problem of anisotropic elastic inclusions in elastic matrix. Mori-Tanaka method. Self-consistent method. 4 Applications of the method of inclusionsOrientation distribution function and orientation tensors. Applications: polycrystalline metals, short fibre/particle reinforced composites, textile composites 5 Asymptotic homogenisation methods Method of small parameter in elastic heterogeneous media. Fast and slow coordinates. Elasticity problem for micro scale. Examples of applications 6 Workshop on modelling of heterogeneous mediaTest questions and problems are discussed and methods of solution are outlined. The students should know the following:Theory of elasticity, including anisotropic elastic bodies Tensor algebra (be able to manipulate with stress-strain and stiffness-compliance tensors)Finite elements method (Part 6 of the course requires understanding of simple FE problem)The exam is done via e-mail after the course. The exam includes :• Two questions, selected from the “Test questions and problems” in course material• Review of a scientific paper (chosen from the papers given in the course material – different papers for different students) • A computational exercise (chosen from the four problems given in the course material). The last lecture: a seminar, where the exercises are reported and discussed


Course code KUL12Course title Numerical Optimal Control Algorithms, and Applications in Renewable Energy SystemsInstitution Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

Course addressCity Heverlee (Leuven)Minimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Fluent Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Moritz DiehlTelephone 3216321884FaxEmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 10, Maximum: 30, Reserved for local students: 5

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Course exam

Optimization in Engineering Center OPTEC and Departement ESAT, K.U. Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 10

numerical mathematics, optimization, direct optimal control methods, object oriented programming, interest in real world applications, dynamic system modeling

[email protected]

Aim of the very interactive course is to provide the participants with a strong working knowledge about the methods and applications of dynamic optimization in engineering applications.The course will consist of lectures, interactive sessions and guided computer exercises.Applications from several fields are treated in self-chosen tutorial projects by the participants in the last two days of the course. Particular emphasis is put on renewable energy systems like wind power, seasonal heat pumps, or solar thermal power plants. A tentative list of treated topics is: Dynamic system modelling for optimization, theory of nonlinear programming and optimal control, dynamic programming, indirect versus direct approaches, simultaneous vs. sequential approaches, parameter estimation and nonlinear least squares problems, model predictive control, application in chemical and mechanical engineering. The software tool to be used is the open source tool ACADO - a toolkit for automatic control and dynamic optimization. Towards the end of the course every participant will be working on formulating and solving a dynamic optimization problem of her/his own choice, so it is encouraged to think about interesting applications of dynamic optimization even before the course. The lectures and exercises will be given by the organizers.This course is aimed at 4th or 5th year master students with very strong skills in mathematics and a working knowledge of programming in C and MATLAB. Strong knowledge of analysis and linear algebra (2 years) is Requested and knowledge of numerical mathematics is very helpful.A short written exam for self-assessment and rehearsal will be held on Friday morning and the remaining time is devoted to individual computer projects performed by the participants.


Course code TUM12Course title Computational Steering in Science and EngineeringInstitution Technische Universität MünchenCourse address Technische Universität München, Arcisstraße 21City 80333 MünchenMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English Fluent Minimum level of French None Key words Numerical Simulation, Visualization, Graphical User InteractionLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Prof. Dr. Ernst RANKTelephone ++49 89 289 22425 and ++49 89 289 22425Fax ++49 89 289 25051Email


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Programme to be followed Visit to the Visualization Centre of the LRZ (Leibniz Rechenzentrum)

Prerequisites

Course exam short presentation & examination at the end of the course

[email protected] or [email protected]. Martin RuessDr. Ralf-Peter Mundani

Basics of the simulation pipeline, introduction to supercomputers and hardware architectures, cellular automata, concurrent processing, synchronisation techniques, Qt-graphic library, handling of user interaction.

- Basic knowledge of Linux/Windows operating systems- Good knowledge of C/C++- very good knowledge of spoken and written English- Adequate background (Engineering, Mathematics, Physics,…) with strong interest in simulation, visualization and user interaction


Course code TUM14Course title WeldingInstitution Technische Universität MünchenCourse address Technsiche Universität München, Arcisstr. 21City 80333 MünchenMinimum year of study 1st year Minimum level of English Fluent Minimum level of French None Key words welding, prosess, fatigue, aluminum, welding equipmentLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin MensingerTelephone 0049 89 28922520Fax 0049 89 28922522EmailParticipating professors Dr.-Ing. Joseph Ndogmo, Dr.-Ing. Christina RadlbeckNumber of places Minimum: 10, Maximum: 20, Reserved for local students: 0

Objectives

Programme to be followed Welding of different materials in a special testing hall nerby.

Prerequisites

Course exam

[email protected]

1. Materials and its behavior according to weldingWeldability of materials, checking the adequacy of welding, influence on the material through the welding process.2. Welding process and welding equipmentWelding process, recommendations to the choice of the group of the grade of steel, welding procedure specification, the origin of the welding failure and its evaluation, methods of after treatment of welds.3. Welding of aluminum and fatigueMaterial science - aluminum; design guidelines; fatigue design of aluminum cross sections.

- interest in welding to complete your study in Engineering- be sure that you have a very good level in spoken and written English. Exam in written form.


Course code TUW3Course title Industrial ArchaeologyInstitution Technische Universität WienCourse address Karlsplatz 13, E 251/3City ViennaMinimum year of study 1st year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Gerhard A. StadlerTelephone +43 1 58801 25711Fax +43 1 58801 25799EmailParticipating professors Friedrich V. Idam, Johannes Sima, Valentin WilleNumber of places Minimum: , Maximum: 30, Reserved for local students:

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Prerequisites

Course exam Written test at the end of the course week.

Industrial archaeology, history of industrialization, industrial landscape, building construction construction,history of architecture, industrial monument preservation, production facilities, brownfields, traffic and transport systems, industrial society, industrial heritage, tourism

[email protected]

The students of the ATHENS course „Industrial Archaeology“ will become familiar with the fundamentals of history and scientific methods of industrial archaeology as well as the objectives of industrial monument preservation.Terminology, history of industrial archaeology in several European countries, values of industrial monuments, risks for industrial heritage, legal force and public relations, methods of conservation and preservation;Some specials of Austrian industrial archaeology research and industrial monument preservation;Excursion to abondoned industrial areas and reused facilities and sites.No prerequisits required. Hard copy hand-outs of the presentations will be provided for all participants.


Course code TUW4Course title Energy Economics and Climate ChangeInstitution Technische Universität WienCourse address TU Vienna, Gußhausstr. 25-29, 1040City ViennaMinimum year of study 2nd year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglischProfessor responsible Prof. Dr. Reinhard HaasTelephone +43 1 58801/37352, 37303Fax +43 1 158801/37397EmailParticipating professors Prof. Dr. Reinhard HaasNumber of places Minimum: , Maximum: 25, Reserved for local students:

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PrerequisitesCourse exam Written examination on the last day of the course.

Economic development, indicators of energy demand, access to energy, energy services, technological change and learning, evolution of energy systems, energy markets, regulation vs liberalisation, renewable, fossil and nuclear energy sources, energy conversion and distribution, climate change, emissions mitigation, energy policies and instruments.

[email protected]

The main objective is to provide interdisciplinary perspectives on future energy developments by considering technological, economic and environmental driving forces. Special attention will be given to humanity´s need for high quality and affordable energy services without irreversible intrusion on natural systems and the environment. The material will be presented both from an historical perspective as well as in terms of alternative future developments. In particular, the lecture will provide a basic understanding of global climate change as a result of energy-related emissions of greenhouse gases, and will give an overview of possible mitigation options and measures, their costs and potentials. 1. Introduction to the notion of energy services and their relationship to economic development;2. The role of technologies and learning processes in the development of energy systems; 3. The energy system: A brief overview of historical developments, current trends and possible future developments;4. Global climate change: A primer on historical developments, current state and future consequences of greenhouse gas emissions;5. Competition vs. regulation of energy markets, possible mitigation measures and policies, their costs, economic consequences;6. Basics of energy modeling,7. Fossile, nuclear and renewable resources8. Future perspectives and scenarios, from energy services to climate change, mitigation potentials and possible diffusion rates of new technologies.Introductory courses in Engineering or Economics.


Course code UPM09Course title Introduction to Nuclear EnergyInstitution Universidad Politecnica de MadridCourse address Departamento de Ingeniería Nuclear, ETSIIM, C/ José Gutiérrez Abascal, 2, 28006 MadridCity MadridMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Diana Cuervo and Nuria García-HerranzTelephone +34 913363112Fax +34 913363002Email


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Prerequisites Advanced level of applied physics

Course exam A final exam will be done at the end of the week about selected topics of the course

Nuclear physics, nuclear technology, radioisotope applications, nuclear safety, radiation protection, fission and fusion, nuclear reactors, waste management

[email protected]; [email protected] C. Ahnert, J.M. Aragonés, O. Cabellos, D. Cuervo, E. Gallego, N. García-Herranz, A. Lorente, E. Mínguez, E. Oliva, J.M. Perlado, P. Velarde, A. Alonso, A. Saiz de Bustamante, G. Velarde

The course will introduce to undergraduate students into the basic concepts on nuclear science and technology, and in the broad field of its technological applicationsFirst day : Introduction to Nuclear Energy Fission reactors and nuclear fuel cycleBasic concepts of Nuclear PhysicsRadiation protectionNuclear Safety Second day : Laboratory sessionLWR Thermohydraulic concepts Reliability and riskNuclear propulsion Third day : Introduction to Plasma PhysicsIntroduction to Nuclear Fusion Visit to CIEMAT (Fusion Laboratory) Fourth day : Industrial and medical applications of radiation Transmutation of nuclear wastes Visit to ENRESA (Empresa Nacional de Residuos Radiactivos) Fifth day : Research in nuclear fission at the Department Research in nuclear fusion at the Department Final exam


Course code UPM20Course title Spanish Real Estate Economy / Economía de la Promoción Inmobiliaria en EspañaInstitution Universidad Politecnica de MadridCourse address EU de Arquitectura Técnica. Av/ Juan de Herrera nº6, 28040 MadridCity MadridMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None Key words Real Estate, Economy, Spanish regulationsLanguage English

Professor responsibleTelephone +34-913367646 / 7641 / 7593Fax +34-913367644 / 7634Email


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Course exam

Mariano de las Heras y Fernández (Catedrático de Construcciones Arquitectónicas de la UPM)

[email protected] de las Heras y Fernández (Catedrático)Nieves Navarro Cano (Profesora Titular)Pedro Hernando Zapata (Profesor Invitado)Alberto Diez Fuertas (Profesor Invitado)Javier Ortego Fernández (Profesor Invitado)Carlos Nieto Gómez (Profesor Invitado)Joaquín Santiago López (Profesor Titular)Marta Fernández Esteban-Infantes (Becaria de Investigación)Daniel Merino Machuca (Becario de Investigación)).

• To present the state of art on real estate in Spain.• To analyse and discuss the economy of real estate in Spain.• To evaluate examples of real estate in Spain.• To conclude about the real estate market in Spain• General real estate concepts.• Spanish real estate regulations.• Economics real estate variables.• Concepts of economic real estate balance.• Meeting about Spanish real estate worldBachelor level in Sciences, Environmental Engineering and Civil Engineering, Real Estate Professionals, Architecturing, Civil EngineeringContinuous evaluation through exercises and personal presentations and written exam on last course day


Course code UPM30Course title Industrial Utilization of Aromatic and Medicinal PlantsInstitution Universidad Politecnica de MadridCourse address ETSI Montes.Ciudad Universitaria s/n.28040 MadridCity MadridMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None Key words Aromatic plants, medicinal plants, essential oil, extractsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Mª Paz Arraiza Bermúdez-CañeteTelephone +34 91 336 63 80Fax +34 91 336 63 86Email


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Prerequisites None

Course exam

[email protected]. Paz ArraizaJ. L. de PedroC. ArrabalG. Martín Muñoz

Medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) represent a relatively new area of horticultural education with considerable student and grower interest. Emphasis has been focused on establishing a fundamental understanding of the tradition and science that envelops medicinal and aromatic plant materials and building foundations in horticulture, ethnobotany, chemistry, plant identification, and applications related to medicinal and aromatic plants. The course provides the BASSIC knowledge of medicinal plants, drugs, their active principles and relative extraction, identification and stability, together with the skills for the management, transformation and use of officinal plants and their derivatives..Unit 1. Introduction. Concepts. Definitions. History. Classification.Unit 2. Raw Material and plant processing. Cultivation, harvesting, drying and transformation of raw material.Unit 3. Active principles in MAPs. Essential oils. Extracts. Alkaloids, Glycosides, Bitter compounds, Tannins, Essential oils, Terpenes, Resins, Mucilage, Pectin, Carotenes.Unit 4. Chemical Analysis of MAPs. Quality Control. Distillation. Extraction. Gas and Liquid Chromatography.Unit 5. Industrial utilization of MAPs. Pharmacology. Phytotherapy. Homeopathy. Aromatherapy. Wine and spirits. Perfumery and cosmetics.Unit 6. MAPs from tropical forests of Africa and South America.

Course assitance and participation Written exam and end of course.


Course code UPM33Course title Ontologies and the Semantic WebInstitution Universidad Politecnica de MadridCourse address Facultad de Informática. Boadilla del Monte 28660 City MadridMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None Key words Ontology, Semantic Web, RDF(S), OWLLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible María del Carmen Suárez de Figueroa BaonzaTelephone +34 91 336 36 72Fax +34 91 352 48 19Email


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[email protected]ón Gómez PérezOscar Corcho GarcíaGuadalupe Aguado-CeaMaría del Carmen Suárez de Figueroa BaonzaRaúl García CastroJosé Manuel Gómez Pérez

The general objective is to provide students with a sound grounding of scientific, methodological and technological fundamentals in the Semantic Web domain that will be later used to build applications that can integrate, combine and infer heterogeneous and distributed information.This course is organized in four sections and an oral presentation, with a total of 20 hours (plus 5 hours that will be devoted to a social event). For each section, we specify the amount of time devoted to theoretical lessons and to hands-on activities. Each section is composed of several units. Section 1: Introduction to the Semantic Web (theory: 1 hour)Unit 1. (1 hour) General overview of the semantic web with special emphasis on ontologies and resources annotation (documents, texts, web pages, web services, DBs, etc). Description of the types of problems this technology can be applied to. Section 2: Computational linguistics (theory: 2 hours, hands-on: 2 hours)Unit 2. (1 hour) Introduction to some computational linguistics concepts useful in building ontologies (terminological aspects: concepts, terms, relations between them, definitions, etc). Types of terminological resources (lexicons, thesauri, mono-, multilingual dictionaries, controlled-language vocabularies, terminological DBs) that can be used as a starting point in ontology building. Unit 3. (1 hour) Multilingual representation in ontologies. Section 3. Ontologies (theory: 8 hours, hands-on: 8 hours)Unit 4. (2 hours) Theoretical aspects: definition, scope, types of ontologies, ontology repositories. Unit 5. (2 hours) Languages used in ontology implementation: (RDF(S) and OWL) as well as query languages: SPARQL.Unit 6. (2 hours) Tools used in building and storing ontologies (Sesame, Jena, Protégé, NeOn toolkit) as well as in ontology reasoning (Pellet, Racer). Unit 7. (2 hours) Life cycles and development methodologies used in building ontologies and ontology networks through collaborative work. Section 4. Applications in the Semantic Web (theory: 2 hours)Unit 8. (2 hours) Applications using semantic web technologies that have been built in national and European projects in different domains (e-commerce, knowledge management, semantic portals, etc.). To allow students to consolidate knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course some assignments related to each unit have been designed. Students will work in pairs and all the coursework to be done will be related to a specific domain. That domain will be agreed by the teacher and the students. The aim is to enable students to apply the knowledge acquired in the course in order to face new situations and solve real problems. Thus, students will be well prepared to adapt to the continuous technological evolution in this field. It is highly recommendable to have attained a certain level in the following subjects and technologies, as they will not be explained in the classes.Knowledge representation systems: frames, semantic networks and description logicsWeb Technologies: HTML, XML, etc. Java and JDBCStudents will be evaluated on the basis of a presentation that they must make of the work that compiles the coursework carried out. We have reserved 2 hours for this activity, in the end of the course.


Course code UPM40Course title GPS and GIS used in coastal cartography and port operationInstitution Universidad Politecnica de MadridCourse address ETSI Caminos, Canales y Puertos. Ciudad Universitaria. 28040 MadridCity MadridMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None Key words GPS, GIS, bathymetry, beach evolution, cartography, port operationLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible José Luis Almazán GárateTelephone +34 91 559 1205Fax +34 91 559 21 08Email


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Prerequisites Basic knowledge on computing and coastal engineering

Course exam Evaluation through the making of a case study

[email protected]é Luis Almazán GárateM. Carmen Palomino MonzónLuis MorenoJuan Manuel Martín

Nowadays, considering the increasing use of new technologies, the use of satellite positioning is very regular concerning topography and geodesy at any level (from civil engineering to any kind of georeferenced stocktaking).All that along with the modern survey units makes posible to carry out bathymetries both in beaches and coasts precisely in a brief period of time. There are other applications on port engineering and logistics, and the increasing use of GIS, which are capable of managing all those data to be analysed afterwards using data bases and graphyc tools, makes this method the best to operate and launch data.In this manner, students will know the latest about all these GPS, GIS and survey techniques. Also, thanks to a high percentage of practice of this course, they will be able to get in touch with many types of devices and software concerning these areas.Introduction. Basic concepts, history, markets and applications.GPS. Analysis of several techniques and devices.GIS. Software available and its applications.Coastal dynamics in beaches.Survey making.Ports and logistics applications.GPS-GIS linking.Making of a case study or practical trip (free of charge for students).


Course code UPM41Course title CFD workshopInstitution Universidad Politecnica de MadridCourse address ETSI Navales. Ciudad Universitaria s/n.28040 City MadridMinimum year of study 2nd year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None Key words CFD, grid generation, RANS, finite elements, panel methodsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Antonio Souto IglesiasTelephone +34 91 336 7156Fax +34 91 544 2149Email


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Prerequisites Students of Engineering, Physics, Mathematics

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[email protected] Souto-Iglesias1 Leo González Gutiérrez1Juan Miguel Sánchez Sánchez1Naval Architecture Department (ETSIN), Technical University of Madrid

The objectives of this course are to provide a practical introduction to the use of CFD codes in Engineering. The students will acquire skills in modelling and meshing 3D geometries which they will use to run panel method codes for the computation of the potential flow around a body (with special attention to problems with a free surface) and finite element codes for the computation of the viscous flow. More information about the course as well as previous editions satisfaction surveys results can be found in the following link:http://canal.etsin.upm.es/CFDWORKSHOPPART 1. PANEL METHODS.1) Introduction to Panel Methods2) Mesh generation3) 3D Panel methods with Free SurfacePART 2. FINITE ELEMENTS.4) Introduction to Finite Elements5) Transport and Diffusion6) 2D Finite Elements 7) 3D Finite Elements

The students marks will be based on their ability to do the exercises proposed during the workshop. Active attendance to all the sessions will be compulsory


Course code UPM44Course title NEW TREND IN COASTAL DEVELOPMENT Institution Universidad Politecnica de MadridCourse address ETS Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos. Ciudad Universitaria.28040City MadridMinimum year of study 2nd year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None Key words COASTAL, ENVIROMENTAL, HARBOUR, MANAGEMENTLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Pedro Fernández CarrascoTelephone +34 620115854 +34 913366734 Fax +34 91 336 67 34EmailParticipating professors Pedro Fernández, Gabriellla Rossi, Cristina López, Luis Moreno y Carmen PalominoNumber of places Minimum: 10, Maximum: 30, Reserved for local students:

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TO STUDY AND UNDERSTAND THE OPPORTUNITIES AND RISK IN THE COAST AREAS IN THE ACTIVITIES RELATED WITH NEW INVESMENT AND DEVELOPMENTS.In the base of different actual cases of coastal development around the world: Jamaica, Chile, Vietnam, Australia, Angola, Turkey, and Spain, among others, the course will focus in the importance to understand all the factor and actor that participate in the process and the consequences in the environmental, the people, and the economy. The classes will have a very interactive participation from the students. Also a filed trip with an extra fee, of one day to the Spanish coast is in the schedule and probably one night out of Madrid. Students of environmental sciences, coastal studies, civil engineers, architects, geographers, anthropology, law, urbanism, other related areas with activities in the coast and in general open mind.A positive participation in class will be evaluated. The students, in groups, will present and discuss in the class each coastal case and a summary report of the activities during the course.


Course code UPM55Course title Natural language, Engineering and the InternetInstitution Universidad Politecnica de MadridCourse address E.U.I.T. de Telecomunicación, Ctra. Valencia, Km.7 28031 MadridCity MadridMinimum year of study 2nd year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None Key words Language, Semantics, Text TechnologiesLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Inmaculada Álvarez de Mon y RegoTelephone +34 91 336 52 29FaxEmailParticipating professors Irina Argüelles Álvarez ; Margarita Millán ValenzuelaNumber of places Minimum: 10, Maximum: 30, Reserved for local students: 10

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Prerequisites This course is intended for engineering students with an interest in language

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The arrival of the computer revolutionized the study of the language we speak. The expression ‘natural language’ came to be used to distinguish it from those formal languages used in computer science. On the other hand, the evidence for linguistic analysis was no longer the result of a linguist thinking about words, but the result of analyzing large collections of machine-readable texts, known as corpus. Corpus-based lexicography led to new types of dictionaries. The importance of natural language in connection with engineering was even made stronger with the arrival of the Internet and the worldwide web. Language engineering, text technologies, and research fields such as information extraction, information retrieval and the semantic Web among others require a basic knowledge of linguistic terminology and the problems caused by the imprecise nature of meaning in natural language.This 5-day course will review the topics by means of lectures, readings and practice based on computer-driven text analysis.The main topics addressed will be:The nature of word meaning and why the Semantic Web is “semantic”.From the beginnings of lexicography to dictionaries on the Web. The meaning of words in context: collocations and concordances.Meaning in text: text organization and topic continuity. From corpus–based text analysis to the web as corpus.

The evaluation of the course will be performed considering:- the involvement and participation shown during the course and a final exam


Course code UPM56Course title Fundamentals of VHDL & SystemC Institution Universidad Politecnica de MadridCourse address EUITT. Ctra. Valencia, Km.7 28031 MadridCity MadridMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None Key words Digital Design, HDL, FPGA, C++/C languageLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Eduardo JuárezTelephone +34 91 336 5531 Fax +34 91 336 7801EmailParticipating professors César Sanz Number of places Minimum: 10, Maximum: 16, Reserved for local students: 8

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To be familiar with programmable logic devices.To learn VHDL enough to be able to build synthesizable descriptions of combinational and sequential circuits as well as structural. To learn the basics of the language.To be able to build testbenches and run VHDL simulations.§ To use simulation and synthesis CAE tools.§ To learn the basics of the SystemC language to be able to build system functional models1.- Programmable Logic Devices: Introduction, Programmable Logic Devices taxonomy2.- VHDL Language : Designing with Hardware Description Languages (HDL), VHDL language basics, Examples3.- SystemC Language: Modules, Interfaces, Channel Fundamentals, ProcessesLab. 1: VHDL Modelling and SimulationLab. 2: Hardware prototypingLab. 3: SystemC Modelling and Simulation§ Digital electronics (more than fundamentals)§ CAD tools § C programming languageQuestionnaireLabs.


Course code UPM57Course title Smart and Accessible HomesInstitution Universidad Politecnica de MadridCourse address EUITT Ctra. Valencia, Km.7 28031 MadridCity MadridMinimum year of study 2nd year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Rubén de Diego MartínezTelephone +34 913 367 777Fax +34 913 319 229EmailParticipating professors Miguel Ángel Valero Duboy, Iván Pau de la CruzNumber of places Minimum: 10, Maximum: 20, Reserved for local students: 10

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Prerequisites Recommended to have some knowledge in communication networks

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Multimedia applications, home data networks, smart home, smart spaces, accessibility, e-health, user experience, e-home services, home control buses

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· To discuss the last trends in smart homes deployment. · To analyse current and emergent multimodal home services.· To identify key human factors required to provide secure, accessible, affordable and ethical solutions at the home environment.· To understand the technical solutions to solve interoperation problems between the different networks existing at home. · To analyse the state of the art in available standards and commercial products.· Introduction to services and technologies in the smart home.· Services in Smart Homes: Multimedia services - Home control services -Communication services· Network and buses: Home Area Networks - Control Buses - Access to public networks.· Devices and interfaces.· Human factors and users experience: Universal Access and Design for All - Ethics, security and privacy - Reliability, disposability and service management.· Ambient intelligence at home.· Real deployment on UPM smart home scenario: Immersive experience in a 90 m2 real smart home will be conducted in order to identify and test accessible user interfaces and internetworking solutions to benefit from emerging e-home services - Deploying a real digital home with Lonworks.

Student will pass a content test. Furthermore practical competence will be evaluated in a living lab. Active participation in the course will be monitorised


Course code UPM58Course title One woman minute. Woman landscape in Madrid:Institution Universidad Politecnica de MadridCourse address ETSAM/ Juan Herrera AvenueCity MadridMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None

Key words Spatial narrationUrban archipielaguesThe othersLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Atxu Amann y AlcocerTelephone +34 629228580Fax +34 91 307 06 67EmailParticipating professors Gonzalo PardoNumber of places Minimum: 16, Maximum: 24, Reserved for local students:

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Course exam Continous co-evaluation

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Narration of urban woman sceneries through sensorial experienced searching with experimenting tools of analysis and expression. Case of study: Madrid

Outdoors data searching/indoors work and cryticism sessions/Final narration audiovisual project ( in groups)Architecture students/Need it during the course: Computer/ programmes to manipulate and generate images (photoshop. premier…)./digital camera/ video camera


Course code UPM59Course title RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE: TECHNOLOGY AND ITS DISCONTENTInstitution Universidad Politecnica de MadridCourse address ETSI Montes. Ciudad Universitaria s/n. 28040City MadridMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English Fluent Minimum level of French None Key words Science fiction movies and literature, technology and society, cultural analysisLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Dr. Salvador Rodríguez NueroTelephone +34 91 336 55 50FaxEmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 15, Maximum: 25, Reserved for local students:

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Course exam class participation 50%, final presentation or test 50%

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In this seminar we will analyse the dark side of technology, as it is presented in science fiction movies and othe popular culture artifacts. Science fiction usually portrays technology as trying to destroy or enslave humanity and, consequently, serves as a good indicator of the social responses to new technologies, and of the arising anxieties. From Fritz Lang’s Metropolis to the Wachowski’s The Matrix or Stanton’s Wall-E, many Sci-Fi movies present in different ways the problematic sideeffects brought about by the new technologies and the ethical, political, and existential questions they pose. The latent anxiety expresses a technophobic fear of losing our human identity, our freedom, our emotions, our values, and our lives to machines. So instead of disregarding this way of being with technology as primitive, we will inquire into the reasons which provoke such uneasiness. Every topic presented will be illustrated with a particula movie which will be followed by a class discussion. During the four first sessions, the sequence wil be: (1) Introduction, (2) Film watching, (3) class discussion, and (4) conclusions. The last day will be devoted to oral presentations or final test.Upper intermediate level of English is a must. Students with a lower level will be uanble to follow the classes.


Course code UPM60

Course titleInstitution Universidad Politecnica de MadridCourse address Escuela Universitaria de Arquitectura Técnica.City MadridMinimum year of study 1st year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None Key words History, Madrid, Urbanism, LawsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Pilar Cristina Izquierdo GraciaTelephone +34 913367621 / +34 652141186Fax +34 913367621EmailParticipating professors Pilar Cristina Izquierdo GraciaNumber of places Minimum: , Maximum: 20, Reserved for local students:

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Prerequisites Previous knowledge on the matter are not required

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History of Urban Law from the turn of the 20th century, and its application to the town of Madrid

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Analyze when and why Madrid city was founded.Investigate when did appear differential facts that characterize this city. Analyze laws and acts issued by legislators two answer both previous questions.Try to understand the Madrid of the 21st century based on this Ville origins and evolution.I.- Introduction: Madrid origins and evolution until 20th century. First urban regulations. II.- The Madrid of the 20th Century: First industrial take off until 1936 and its incidence in Madrid urban planning. From post war to stabilization plans. Metropolitan area creation. Province suburbia 1960-1975. Main urban regulations issued during the General Franco dictatorship. III- Evolution of Madrid city from the last 20th Century quarter until now. Development and transforming in urban regulations after 1978 Spanish Constitution and Madrid Autonomous Community creation.

Continuous evaluation with academic managed activities and final research paper.


Course code WUT9Course title Leadership and Management in ICTInstitution Warsaw University of TechnologyCourse address Nowowiejska 15/19City WarsawMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Prof. Mieczyslaw MuraszkiewiczTelephone +48 602 650 108Fax +48 22 234 5885EmailParticipating professors Prof. Mieczyslaw MuraszkiewiczNumber of places Minimum: 10, Maximum: 30, Reserved for local students: 0

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Information and communications technology (ICT), information systems, leadership, management, knowledge management, business intelligence.

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This lecture aims at describing and explaining the notion and practices of leadership and demonstrate differences between leadership and management. The narrative will include examples related to the domain of ICT. It should help participants to answer the question, if any, whether they could be leaders of ICT practitioners.

Main Reference

1. Max Depree: Leadership is an Art; Broadway Business, 2004.2. John Heider: The Tao of Leadership: Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching Adapted for a New Age;

Humanics Ltd., 1986.3. Leandro Herrero: Disruptive Ideas; Meetingminds, 2008.4. John P. Kotter: Force For Change: How Leadership Differs from Management; Free Press;

1990.5. John P. Kotter: Matsushita Leadership: Lessons from the 20th Century's Most Remarkable

Entrepreneur; Simon & Schuster, 1997.6. James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner: The Leadership Challenge, Jossey-Bass, 4th Edition,


Subject TopicsIntroduction.

Leadership styles.

The art of communicating.

How to deal with stress?

How to consume a success?

Does ethics matter?

Summary.

- Short self presentation of the lecturer. - Purpose and synopsis of the lecture.

Who are the leaders and what are the leaders for?

- Definition of a leader and leadership and their many dimensions taking into account cultural and social context.- Leaders make meaning.- Examples (case studies).- Bad leaders.- Does an ideal leader exist?- Is there anything like a Born Leader?- Are charisma and EQ/IQ intelligence necessary pre-requisites?- Leadership qualities, requirements, and styles (action-cantered leadership, situational approach, transformational approach, servant leadership, moral leadership, quite leadership, team leadership, distributed leadership).- Best practices.- Measurements of leadership outcomes.

Leadership vs. and ? Management.

- Features of management.- Features of leadership.- What is the actual relationship between management and leadership?

Short survey of leadership theories.

- The “Trait Approach”.- McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y.- Kurt Lewin’s leadership styles.- LPC Contingency Theory.- Blake-Mouton managerial grid.- Path-Goal Theory.- etc.Note: The survey will be very short. Its final content will be discussed with the Workshop organizers and the decision which theories will be eventually presented will be made with them prior to the Workshop.- Crucial role of communications skills.- Body language (examples) and its importance.- Role of conflicts and conflicts resolution.- Art of negotiations and basic rules of negotiating.

Discover your own leadership style. Leadership in action.

- Tools to identify potential leaders.- Self-assessment tools of leadership competencies.- Make staff to follow you.- Coaching.

Team and organization building principles.

- A set of basic principles for setting up and leading teams.- Note on career development strategies.- Strategic planning. - Positive and negative roles of stress.- Techniques/exercises to reduce stress.- “Success breads success”.- Beware of success (“seduced by success”).- The role of moral values and ethics.- “The Prince” by N. Machiavelli.- The workshop key points will be summarized and concluded, and results of the questionnaires presented.- The participants will be requested to fill out the Workshop assessment questionnaire and deliver it to the Workshop organizers.

2008.7. James March, Thierry Weil: On Leadership; Wiley-Blackwell, 2005.8. Steven B. Sample: The Contrarian's Guide to Leadership; Jossey-Bass, 2003.9. Jack Stahl: Lessons on Leadership: The 7 Fundamental Management Skills for Leaders at All

Levels; Kaplan Publishing, 2007.


Prerequisites Basic knowledge on management and ICT.

Course exam An oral exam, which is some 5 min. conversation on the topics presented and discussed in the course of lectures.


Course code WUT10Course title Sound: Hearing and Acoustical MeasurementsInstitution Warsaw University of TechnologyCourse address Nowowiejska 15/19City WarsawMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Dr. Jan ŻeraTelephone +48 504 675 179Fax +48 22 825 3769EmailParticipating professors Dr. Jan ŻeraNumber of places Minimum: 10, Maximum: 30, Reserved for local students: 0

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Sound, physiology of hearing, loudness, masking, pitch, sound pressure, sound intensity, acoustical measurements, acoustical instrumentation.

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Acoustics is a branch of physics and technology related to the sense of hearing. In this course hearing and sound perception will be discussed with reference to physical characteristics of sound, properties of wave propagation, and procedures of sound measurement and analysis. Lectures will cover various dimensions of sound perception (loudness, pitch and time phenomena, binaural hearing), certain hearing models, measurement parameters specifically designed to represent perceived attributes of sound, and basic measurement for predicting the perceptual quantities. A part of the course will be devoted to practicum in acoustical measurements.



Prerequisites Basic knowledge of engineering, physics, or mathematics.

Hearing SystemStructure: External and middle ear, Inner ear, Basic physiological mechanisms of hearing,Hearing: Absolute thresholds, masking patterns, forward masking, frequency selectivity and masking, psychophysical tuning curves, the concept of auditory filter, loudness, equal loudness contours, scaling of loudness, nonlinear distortion, temporal processing in the auditory system, pitch perception, timbre perception, localization of sounds, binaural unmasking, models of auditory perceptionSpeech: Production and perception,Noise: Noise control, effects of noise on man, hearing loss, hearing aids.Acoustical measurementsGeneral: Fundamental acoustic quantities, sound wave propagation, waves and vibrations,Sound measuring instrumentation: Microphones, calibration, sound level meters, spectrum analyzers for acoustic signals,Measurements: sound pressure level measurements, sound intensity measurements, psychoacoustical measurement procedures, signal detection theory in psychoacoustical measurements, speech intelligibility measurements, physical measures developed to represent the perceived attributes of sound, sound quality assessment. Selected applicationsAudio coders, assessment of speech intelligibility in communication systems, assessment of the quality of reproduced sound. PracticumIt is expected that practicum will include measurements of perceptual attributes of sound (e.g. loudness, thresholds, masked thresholds), and physical sound quantities (e.g. sound pressure level, sound intensity). Visits to acoustical/sound engineering laboratories are also forseen. Suggested referencesW. Hartmann: Signals, Sound, and Sensation; Springer, 1997.J. Blauert: Communication Acoustics; Springer 2005.D. R. Raichel: The Science and Applications of Acoustics; Springer , 2000.D. C. Emanuel, Tomasz Letowski: Hearing Science; Lippincott, Wiliams and Wilkins; 2009.J. Blauert, Ning Xiang: Acoustics for Engineers; Springer, 2008.T. Rossing (editor): Springer Handbook of Acoustics, Springer, 2007.T. Rossing, Neville H. Fletcher: Principles of Vibration and Sound; Springer, 2004.C.HarrisC.Harris (editor): Handbook of Acoustical Measurements and Noise Control, Mcgraw-Hill, 1997


Course code POLI2Course title Sustainable Low Energy Houses: Basics of Design Institution Politecnico di MilanoCourse address Polo Regionale di Lecco Via Marco D’Oggiono 18/A 23900 LeccoCity MilanoMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Gabriele MaseraTelephone +39 02 2399 6022FaxEmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 10, Maximum: 27, Reserved for local students: 0

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Prerequisites Basic knowledge about building technologies.

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Sustainability, innovation, building technology, building physics, dry envelope construction, climate sensitive building, engineering, architecture, multidisciplinary design.

[email protected] Imperadori, Niccolò Aste, Pietro Antonio Vanoncini, Laura Malighetti, Matteo Ruta

The Course has the aim of giving basic information about design and technical issues related to low-energy houses.The theme of sustainable living is of the foremost importance nowadays that the finiteness of energetic resources and the global environmental issues require the definition of new design models.Students will be confronted with many realised examples – also on site – and will be required to design themselves, with the help of teachers, a house that minimises the auxiliary energetic need and makes large use of renewable energy.of sustainable building and on their role in the global environmental issues. The second part analyses in detail the criteria (morphology, technology, installations, site management, structures, economy) for the design of a low-energy house. The third module is a workshop where the students, organised in teams, will be required to develop a design scheme for a low-energy house. The fourth (last) module enlarges the analysis to larger scale buildings (for example offices) and to whole urban settlements (low-energy neighbourhoods), with examples of realised experiences. During the Course, a visit to some examples of Italian houses, which are being built with the techniques studied during this course.The last day of the course is dedicated to a workshop, together with Italian students, aimed at giving the participating students the possibility to apply the techniques studied during the course. This workshop is also the starting point of the development of a project to be submitted for evaluation.Visits to significant ancient and contemporary architectures in Milano will also be organised.

At the end of the conferences, a project will be submitted by students within the deadline indicated during the course. The students will start developing the project during the third module of the course (workshop).


Course code POLI8Course title Discrete and Geometric Tomography Institution Politecnico di Milano

Course addressCity MilanMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None Key words Tomography, X-ray, projective geometry, reconstruction, uniqueness problemLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Paolo DulioTelephone 390223994577Fax 390223994629EmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 5, Maximum: 10, Reserved for local students:

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Politecnico di Milano (Dipartimento di Matematica e laboratorio di Computer Vision), Piazza L.da Vinci,32, 20133 Milano, Italy

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Discrete and Geometric Tomography represent the geometric approach to the inverse problem of Computerized Axial Tomography, concerning the reconstruction of a body by means of X-rays. The purpose of the course is to outline, from a theoretic and geometric point of view, some of the topics usually considered, such as reconstruction algorithms, uniqueness problems and stability of reconstructions. The course is organized on lectures in the morning and interactive sessions (such as exercises, answer to questions or seminars) in the afternoon. Useful references are 1) Richard Gardner, Geometric Tomography, Cambridge University Press, New York, second edition, 2006. 2) Gabor T. Herman and Attila Kuba Eds., Advances in discrete tomography and its applications, Applied and Numerical Harmonic Analysis. Birkhäuser Boston, Inc., Boston, MA, 2007. Outline and provisional schedule: Monday, 17, Morning 8:30-12:30 Afternoon 2:00-4:00A brief history of CAT. Qualitative description of the Radon transform. The origin of Geometric Tomography. Hammer’s problem and related uniqueness problems. Discrete Tomography an related problems. Continuous and discrete parallel X-rays. Continuous and discrete point X-rays. An overview of geometric transformations in the plane. Projective transformations. Cross-ratio for collinear points and for line in a pencil. Tuesday, 18Morning 8:30-12:30 Afternoon 2:00-4:00 Radiographies of lattice sets with discrete parallel X-rays The reconstruction problem in Discrete Tomography. Description of some algorithms and examples of applications. Switching components. Mid-point construction. U-polygons. Wednesday, 19 Morning 8:30-12:30 Afternoon 2:00-4:00 Stability of reconstruction and uniqueness problem. Uniqueness results by means of radiographies of convex bodies with continuous parallel X-rays. The theorem of Gardner-McMullen in the Euclidean plane. Uniqueness results for classes of lattice sets by means of discrete parallel X-rays. The results of Gardner and Gritzmann in the integer lattic. Thursday, 20 Morning 8:30-12:30 Afternoon 2:00-4:00 Radiographies of convex bodies with point X-rays. The theorem of Volcic in the Euclidean plane. P-polygons. Some results and examples in the lattice. Friday, 21 Morning 9:00-12:00 Final exam Afternoon 2:00-5:00Corrections and valuationsElementary geometry, trigonometry, geometric transformations, linear algebra, analytic geometry, calculus.The final exam is scheduled on Friday morning. It consists of a written test organized in a few questions with open answers. A possible additional oral examination could be considered to clarify some works


Course code AGROPT/ENGREF 1

Course titleInstitution AgroParisTech/ENGREFCourse address AgroParistech ENGREF 19 avenue du Maine 75732 PARIS cedex 15City Paris Minimum year of study 1st year Minimum level of English Fluent Minimum level of French Fluent Key wordsLanguage Français / anglaisProfessor responsible Sébastien TREYERTelephone 01.45.49.89.73Fax 01.45.49.88.27Email

Participating professorsNumber of places Minimum: , Maximum: 25, Reserved for local students: 10

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Concevoir des trajectoires de développement alternatives, comment rendre réel des mondes futurs durables

[email protected] intervenants seront issus d’institutions internationales ou nationales qui portent ces démarches de manière exemplaire :Stockholm Environment Institute, Global Scenario Group et Great Transition Initiative ;Factor 10 Institute ; Agence européenne de l’environnement ;Danish Board of Technology ;IDDRI… ou d’autres instituts de recherche.

Les modèles actuels de développement sont mis en question de manière profonde par le changement global et l’ensemble des problèmes environnementaux : de nombreux experts sont convaincus qu’atteindre la durabilité à long terme nécessite un changement complet de ces modèles de développement vers des modèles alternatifs.Mais les décisions nécessaires dès aujourd’hui pour opérer un tel changement de modèle nécessitent de représenter de manière crédible et pertinente comment notre monde et nos sociétés fonctionneraient selon ces modèles alternatifs, et quelles pourraient être les trajectoires de transition vers ces modèles.Ce module est centré autour des trois objectifs suivants :- comprendre et discuter les raisons qui rendent nécessaire un véritable changement de modèles et de trajectoires de développement,- comprendre et discuter l’importance de représenter et de visualiser des modèles alternatifs de développement pour le futur,- comprendre et discuter le rôle important des ingénieurs dans la conception et la représentation des innovations technologiques et organisationnelles nécessaires pour cette transition vers la durabilité.



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Le module s’appuie de manière centrale sur la présentation et la discussion d’études de cas et de d’études prospectives à plusieurs échelles, mettant en évidence les changements qui apparaissent nécessaire pour prendre le chemin de la durabilité à long terme. Ces sessions permettront d’introduire plusieurs champs d’expertise et différents types de concepts : scénarios et prospective, économie de l’environnement et du développement, ingénierie écologique, dématérialisation…Une étude de cas spécifique sera l’occasion pour les étudiants de mettre en pratique ces concepts pour concevoir et représenter un scénario futur alternatif pour une région ou un quartier urbain.

Les études de cas s’intéresseront aux thèmes suivants :- enjeux de développement pour le 21e siècle à l’échelle mondiale : « from conventional worlds to great transitions »- « Facteur 4 » : quels sentiers de développement et quelles visions pour des économies « sans carbone » à l’échelle nationale ?- conception et design de process dans une perspective « ecosystems thinking »- réduction des consommations de ressource et dématérialisation- conceptions alternatives pour des quartiers urbains- mobilité durable- …

Les intervenants seront issus d’institutions internationales ou nationales qui portent ces démarches de manière exemplaire : Stockholm Environment Institute, Global Scenario Group et Great Transition Initiative ; Factor 10 Institute ; Agence européenne de l’environnement ; Danish Board of Technology ; IDDRI… ou d’autres instituts de recherche.

DOCUMENTS PEDAGOGIQUES :

Pour chaque étude de cas, une courte description du cas et de l’institution sera transmise aux étudiants. Pour le cas d’étude pratique, un dossier documentaire présentant la région et les questions posées sera fourni.Compréhension de l’anglais, certaines des conférences ayant lieu en anglais.Concepts de bases en économie.Le cas d’étude pratique fera l’objet d’un travail par groupe de 5 étudiants pendant deux jours, pour la conception et la représentation d’un scénario alternatif pour un enjeu spécifique : mobilité future dans une région européenne, réseaux et infrastructure de demain pour un quartier urbain…L’objectif de ces deux jours sera de préparer une présentaiton Power Point (d’environ 15 transparents pour une présentaiton d’environ 15 minutes) qui sera présenté à l’ensemble des étudiants à la fin de la semaine. Cette présentation inclura une présentation rapide de l’enjeu et du problème, la proposition et la description d’un scénario représentant une trajectoire alternative possible de développement pour le cas considéré, et une analyse des forces et faiblesses du scénario.


Course code AGROPT/ENGREF2Course title Society and EcologyInstitution AgroParisTech/ENGREF

Course addressCity ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French None Key words Ecology, Society, GMOs, Diversity, Climatic changes Language English/FrenchProfessor responsible Nathalie FRASCARIA-LACOSTE - Maître de Conférences en Génétique EvolutiveTelephone +33 1 69 15 63 42FaxEmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 0, Maximum: 45, Reserved for local students: 0

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AgroParisTech - ENGREF Paris, 19 avenue du Maine - 75432 Paris 15, Métro : Montparnasse Bienvenue

[email protected]

Environmental degradation is one of the most pressing problems facing humanity. How are environmental problems related to social and cultural factors?During this week, the lectures will include an array of disciplines from the natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities concerned with the relationship between society and the life-supporting ecosystems on which human well-being ultimately depends. Specifically, this week will be organize around the following issues: the definition of ecology in a scientific way, the management and sustainable use of ecological systems, the resources and biological diversity at all levels, the role natural systems play in social and political systems and conversely, the effect of social, economic and political institutions on ecological systems and services. We will discuss around biodiversity, GMOs and climatic change.WELCOMEWelcome to the students of Paris Tech and ATHENS network Monday 16 November 8H30 at ENGREF, room 7Course with lectures

Monday, 16 November 2009: 8h45-9h15: Introduction of the week by Nathalie Frascaria-Lacoste (Lecturer AgroParisTech-ENGREF) (in English)9h15-12h30: Definitions of Ecology by Paul Leadley (Professor University Paris 11) (in English)14h-17h30: Biodiversity crisis by Franck Courchamp (Researcher Director CNRS, University Paris Sud 11)(in English)Thusday, 17 November 2009:9h30-12h30: Ecology and evolutionary consequences of TChernobyl disaster by Anders Pape Moller (Research Director CNRS University Paris VI) (in English)14h-17h30: Natura 2000 by Francis Olivereau (Engineer DIREN) (slides in English)Wednesday, 18 November 2009:10h-12h30: free for the student work14h-17h30: GMOs and ethic by Pierre-Henri Gouyon (Professor Muséum d’histoire Naturelle of Paris) (in English)Thursday, 19 November 2009 :10h-12h30 : Management in a natural french reserve by Patrick Triplet (Director of the Réserve Naturelle de la Baie de Somme) (in English)14h-17h30: freeFriday, 20 November 2009:10h-12h30: Biodiversity in the industries (Joel Houdet, PhD Veolia/Orée) (in English)14h-17h: restitution of the work by student groups

DOCUMENTS:Documents at the beginning of the lectureARead general books around the aims of this course, likeC. Townsend, M. Begon and JL Harper, 2008, Essentials of Ecology, Blackwell edsK. Gaston and J. Spicer, 2004, Biodiversity, Blackwell edsAt the end of the week I'll ask for a synthesis from all the conferences heard. The students will work within groups and restitute the work with an oral presentation at the end of the week. For students of the ATHENS network this course will permit to obtain 2 ECTS


Course code AGROPT/ENGREF3Course title European Water and Sanitation Services vs Sustainable DevelopmentInstitution AgroParisTech/ENGREFCourse address AGROPARISTECH ENGREFCity PARISMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Fluent Minimum level of French None Key words Short description of the water and sanitation services situation in related countriesLanguage englishProfessor responsible Bernard BARRAQUE et Jean-Luc TRANCARTTelephone 01.45.49.89.74/89.22 ou 06.78.09.48.35Fax 01.45.49.88.27Email

Participating professorsNumber of places Minimum: , Maximum: 40, Reserved for local students: 15

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[email protected] ou [email protected] : Bernard Barraqué (AgroParisTech) ENGREF Paris : 19 avenue du Maine F-75015-Paris tél : 01 .45.49.89.74 / 89.22 [email protected] Jean-Luc Trancart (Ecole des Ponts ParisTech) Ecole des Ponts ParisTech : 6-8 avenue Blaise Pascal, Cité Descartes Champs-sur-Marne 77455 Marne la Vallée Cedex 2 tél : 06.78.09.48.35 [email protected]

COURSE IN PATNERSHIP WTIH ECOLE NATIONALE DES PONTS ET DES CHAUSSEES PARISTECH

In European Union member-States, water and sanitation services are organised under a wide array of management schemes, due to different choices in three dimensions: public vs private, local (municipal) vs more centralised, sector-based (unbundling) vs integrated-transversal (e.g. German Stadtwerk). Yet, beyond these differences, they share a common principle of public-private partnership, and a strong preference for consumerization (cost recovery through bills paid by users rather than taxes). This is the result of a long process initiated in the 19th century with the first concessions to private companies, but followed by the massive development of direct labour management formula, and later by the frequent creation of municipal enterprises.

Now that water services are quasi-universalised in most European countries, elements of a new crisis appear, with the need for long term maintenance of a heavy and costly infrastructure, but with no more subsidies; this leads to serious price increases, in addition to the general inclusion of sewage collection and treatment in the water bill. Urban stormwater management (is rain a nuisance, or a resource ?), the attempt to control agriculture diffuse pollution in well head areas, and flood control, lead large cities to reconsider their relationships to water resources, and to try to replace technological solutions by territorial ones. Last but not least, the new trend in water consumption decrease, which appears in numerous cities, adds up to the sustainability issue: if it develops too fast, recipes do not match expenses and the financial balance is threatened.

We both wish to present European students a few contrasted cases of territorial organisation and management formulas, and to inform them of attempts by managers and reflections by academics on sustainable strategies.



Prerequisites English level : fluent or good.

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- First morning would be devoted to present the seminar and its general approach, and then the European Commission’s position concerning public services (SGEI) and its difficult applicability in the case of water; afternoon, water management model in England and Wales (Gaétane Suzenet of Water UK, Tony Harding)- Second day devoted to Netherlands and Germany: morning, a Stadtwerk director and Jens Libbe or Tim Moss (Berlin); afternoon, a VEWIN representative (Amsterdam) and Hans Bressers (Twente univ.)- Day three : morning : Italy - Roberto Fazioli (Bologna) or Andrea Mangano (Rome), with Antonio Massarutto (Bocconi univ.) ; afternoon : personal work and group discussions.- 4th day : Spain and a new Eastern member State ; morning a AGBAR representative, and Ramon Llamas (univ. Complutense Madrid) ; afternoon Hungary or Poland- Last morning devoted to France (Bernard Barraqué and Jean-Luc Trancart); afternoon: evaluation.

Course possible at l’Ecole Nationale des Ponts et des Chaussées ParisTech : 6-8 avenue Blaise Pascal, Cité Descartes, Champs sur Marne 77455 Marne la Vallée cedex 2 (will be confirmed later)

Write a personal assessment of one or two countries’ water services situation.


Course code AGROPT/ENGREF4Course title Changement climatique - controverses et enjeuxInstitution AgroParisTech/ENGREF

Course addressCity ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French Fluent Key words Changement climatique - Contreverses, enjeux et décisionLanguage English/FrenchProfessor responsible Renaud CRASSOUS - Département EnvironnementTelephone + 33 1 43 94 73 72FaxEmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 0, Maximum: 40, Reserved for local students: 14

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AgroParisTech - ENGREF Paris, 19 avenue du Maine - 75432 Paris 15, Métro : Montparnasse Bienvenue

[email protected]

Les problèmes socio-économiques posés par un changement climatique sollicitent de nombreux champs disciplinaires, tant parmi les sciences dites dures (sciences physiques, sciences du vivant) que parmi les sciences sociales (économie, géographie, sociologie, sciences politiques). Au sein de toutes ces disciplines, un objectif commun est de cerner et d’anticiper le comportement des systèmes dans le cadre de ces changements climatiques, pour, in fine, mieux définir les politiques les plus souhaitables. Au cours de leur formation, les ingénieurs abordent parfois ce champ d’investigations, au détour d’une discipline bien définie, s’interrogeant, dans le cadre de cette discipline et de ses problématiques, sur ce que l’on peut dire des changements climatiques dans leur domaine de connaissance. Ce module vise à élargir la vision partielle que leur procure cette rencontre occasionnelle avec le sujet, en balayant des champs de connaissance très différents, de manière à leur transmettre un contenu scientifique pluridisciplinaire, à mettre en évidence les enjeux socio-économiques du problème, à identifier les controverses scientifiques majeures et les besoins futurs de recherche pour comprendre les mécanismes à l’œuvre, enfin à cerner les marges de manœuvre et les modalités éventuelles de l’intervention publique.Il s’appuie à la fois sur des ressources du milieu des scientifiques-experts et sur des intervenants des sphères politique et administrative.



Prerequisites

Course exam Dissertation individuelle sur une question transversale et posée en début de module.

(Programme prévisionnel à confirmer)

Conférences courtes suivies de séances de questions.

1. Connaissances et incertitudes sur le climatLes fluctuations et évolutions du climat terrestre : déterminants, échelles de temps, techniques de mesure.Les bases pour comprendre le cycle du carbone.La modélisation du Climat à l’échelle du siècle : quels objectifs ? quelles possibilités ? quelles limites ? Les controverses autour du climat de demain.

2. Enjeux et Dommages potentiels d’un changement climatique.Introduction aux dommages : définitions, typologie, prospective, incertitudes.Changement climatique et régime des eaux.Changement climatique et productivité agricole, prospective des marchés agricoles.Changement climatique et biodiversité.

3. Les politiques climatiques : intervention publique et marges de manœuvre Suivi des émissions, fiabilité des mesures (monitoring), déterminants.Les institutions encadrant les politiques de lutte contre le CC, le PNLCCC en France.Décision séquentielle et Timing de l’action..Coordination par les prix ou par les quantités ? Survol de l’outillage économique.Politiques de séquestration biologique du carbone.La réduction des émissions au niveau de l’entreprise (un exemple dans le secteur des transports ou de l’énergie).Histoire des négociations et challenges politiques futurs.Coordination internationale et PED : des liens entre changements climatique et développement.Changement climatique et équité : les chausse-trappes éthiques de la coordination et du partage des efforts.

Documents pédagogiqueRecueil de textes. Transparents des conférenciers.Liste de ressources supplémentaires pour approfondissement personnel.Compréhension de l’anglais pour quelques interventions car le niveau général des présentations est élevé.Un bon niveeau de compréhension en français est requis


Course code AGROPT02Course title BiodépollutionInstitution AgroParisTechCourse address AgroParisTech - 16, rue Claude Bernard - Paris 5è + visitesCity ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French None Key words "Biodépollution,eaux , phytoremédiation; polluants,sol"Language FrenchProfessor responsible Sylvain CHAILLOU - Laure VIEUBLETelephone 01 44 08 72 56 - 01 30 81 52 69Fax 01 30 81 18 34EmailParticipating professors enseignants SIAFEE et d'autres départements, chercheurs INRA, autres conférenciersNumber of places Minimum: 7, Maximum: 25, Reserved for local students: 18

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[email protected] - [email protected]

Résultat de notre activité et de notre démographie exponentielle, les sols et les eaux sont contaminés par de nombreux composés d’origine agricole, urbaine et industrielle. Aujourd’hui il nous faut gérer le passé et l’héritage d’un développement dont les conséquences environnementales sont parfois préoccupantes. Parmi celles-ci, on peut citer les risques liés aux sites industriels contaminés, en activité ou à l’abandon, ou bien encore la nécessité de prendre en compte l’ensemble des déchets générés par les communes dont le volume ne cesse de croître.

La biodépollution est un ensemble de techniques biologiques visant à éliminer les polluants du milieu. Elles permettent en utilisant les capacités de biodégradation de certains organismes et microorganismes de dégrader la matière organique et/ou d’éliminer du sol, de l’eau les substances polluantes. Dans bon nombre de situations, elles peuvent s’avérer être une bonne solution technique et économique. Leur principe de base est simple, par contre leurs mises en oeuvre peuvent s’avérer délicate.

Ce cours a pour objectifs de :

- faire le point sur les connaissances relatives aux différents critères conditionnant tout processus de décontamination par voie biologique,- présenter les différentes techniques avec une description de leur mise en oeuvre, leurs performances, leur état de développement, leurs coûts, les domaines d’application et leurs limites,- rencontrer des professionnels du domaine.

Ce cours s’adresse à tous les étudiants intéressés par les problèmes de dépollution et de préservation de l’environnement.Pour aborder les points relatifs à la biodépollution, auxquels les ingénieurs seront confrontés, des conférences sur les thèmes suivants sont prévues : - La place des organismes vivants par rapport au devenir des substances polluantes dans l’environnement (nature et source de polluants).- Evaluation du risque toxicologique des déchets et des sites pollués.- Compostage de la matière organique.- Phytoremédiation des sols pollués (phytostabilisation, phytodégradation, etc.) .- Bioremédiation des sols pollués.- Traitement biologique des eaux usées.- Réduction de la pollution de l’air par les arbres en ville.

Pour illustrer l’un ou l’autre de ces thèmes et rencontrer des professionnels une visite sera organisée.- Biologie des microorganismes (en particulier croissance et métabolisme)- Biologie des plantes (en particulier la photosynthèse) Elle portera sur les connaissances acquises lors des conférences et sur leur mobilisation à l’occasion d’une analyse bibliographique.


Course code AGROPT03Course title Gérer l'eau : problématiques régionales et planétaires Institution AgroParisTechCourse address AgroParisTech - 16, rue Claude Bernard - Paris 5è + visiteCity ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French None Key wordsLanguage FrenchProfessor responsible Erwan PERSONNE Telephone 01 30 81 55 70 FaxEmail


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PrerequisitesCourse exam Elle comprendra une réflexion sur un thème de synthèse.

Eau - bassin versant - cycle de l’eau - ressource - aménagement durable

[email protected], Compagnie d'Aménagement des Côteaux de Gascogne, Compagnie d'Aménagement du Bas-Rhône-Languedoc, Agence de Bassin

Il semble important dans le contexte mondial actuel et celui des prévisions élaborées pour les vingt cinq prochaines années de se pencher sur les principaux problèmes liés à l’utilisation de l’eau dans le monde. En effet, compte tenu de l’augmentation de la population mondiale et de l’amélioration nécessaire du niveau moyen de l’alimentation humaine et en général du niveau de vie, une situation de crise s’est développée dans de nombreux pays et la plupart des zones continentales, où l’eau deviendra plus que jamais une ressource commune limitée, souvent rare et de qualité de plus en plus dégradée. On comprend donc qu’il soit nécessaire de partager et gérer collectivement cette ressource. Prendre connaissance du cycle de l’eau, de ses évolutions anthropiques et climatiques à long terme, comme de l’état actuel de nombreuses situations est essentiel pour penser dès à présent une gestion prospective de l’eau : maîtriser la ressource et sa qualité, programmer une utilisation durable, partager entre les différentes activités économiques, gérer de façon plus propre et économe les utilisations agricoles, réhabiliter l’environnement et les espaces (sols, écosystèmes, zones écologiques, plans d’eau, etc.), limiter les effets des évènements catastrophiques. L’enseignement cherche à délivrer, à partir de quelques bases théoriques, les éléments de connaissance utile pour analyser les situations actuelles, pour prévoir, compte tenu des pressions anthropiques, le sens des évolutions probables et finalement proposer des modes de gestion plus durables. L’enseignement comprendra les principaux point suivants :- Les bases relatives au cycle de l’eau et à l’évaluation des ressources renouvelables, dans un contexte régional donné et dans une perspective de changements globaux.- Les bases d’une réflexion régionale comprenant la mobilisation de ressources internes propres à la zone ou transportées d'une zone externe largement bénéficiaire, la gestion des divers usages et leurs aspects socio-économiques : principalement la gestion de l’irrigation à des fins de production alimentaire, les usages domestiques, les besoins environnementaux en particulier dus aux divers systèmes écologiques.Une analyse diagnostique basée sur différents cas nationaux (Beauce, Coteaux de Gascogne,...) et internationaux (Mer d’Aral, Egypte...) - La modélisation d’un large bassin (fleuve) avec diverses approches : (i) analyse et amélioration de la qualité, et (ii) analyse, aménagement et gestion des risques.- Les aménagements de l’espace pour maîtriser les ressources (qualité, quantité) et les risques (érosion, inondation,...)

Ces divers aspects s’appuient sur des raisonnements physiques et biologiques des milieux et font partie d’une panoplie d’approches, de méthodes et de moyens d’analyse qui, s’étayent sur des cas concrets et des raisonnements adaptés aux problèmes de demain. Aussi cet enseignement doit permettre de raisonner l’espace futur et son aménagement durable, en prenant en compte l’élément vital « eau ».

Méthodes pédagogiques :Les cours et les conférences seront agrémentés d’une visite concrète de la gestion du bassin de la Seine.


Course code AGROPT04Course title Les marchés financiersInstitution AgroParisTechCourse address AgroParisTech - 16, rue Claude Bernard - Paris 5è City ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French None Key words actions, obligations, marchés à terme , optionsLanguage FrenchProfessor responsible Joël PRIOLONTelephone 01 44 08 17 36FaxEmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 8, Maximum: 80, Reserved for local students: 40

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Course exam Évaluation : examen sur table sous forme de questionnaire.

[email protected]

L’économie contemporaine est fortement influencée par le développement des marchés financiers. La compréhension de leur fonctionnement est devenue un impératif pour analyser et interpréter les grandes évolutions économiques actuelles.Dans le cadre de cette unité de valeur, nous proposons de décrire et d’analyser de manière détaillée l’organisation et le fonctionnement des marchés financiers (marchés sous-jacents et marchés dérivés). Cette présentation doit ensuite permettre d’étudier l’impact du développement de ces marchés sur les autres composantes de l’économie.

Ce cours permet d’aborder les principes de base de tous les marchés financiers. Elle s’adresse principalement à des étudiants n’ayant pas de connaissance préalable dans le domaine. Elle fournit les bases nécessaires à des approfondissements ultérieurs.Le recours aux mathématiques se limite pour l’essentiel à des instruments simples, sauf sur un point (les options).

II Les marchés sous-jacents II-1 Les marchés d’actionsII-2 Les marchés obligataires1I-3 Les marchés des changes

III Les marchés dérivésIII-1 Les marchés à terme de marchandisesIII-2 Les marchés à terme d’instruments financiers (marchés de taux)III-3 Les marchés d’options négociables

MÉTHODES PÉDAGOGIQUES Cours sur la base d’un polycopié ; environ 1/3 des enseignements sous forme de conférences." Ce module s'adresse fondamentalement à des étudiants de formation scientifique qui n'ont pas de connaissance préalable dans le domaine de la finance. Quelques notions de base en économie sont bienvenues (microéconomie, économie monétaire) mais pas strictement indispensable.Les mathématiques utilisées dans cet enseignement sont quasiment élémentaires pour des élèves ingénieurs ; une seule conférence fait appel à un niveau assez soutenu de mathématiques.Divers documents sont en anglais : il faut donc maîtriser la lecture de cette langue.


Course code AGROPT05Course title Neurones et modèlesInstitution AgroParisTechCourse address AgroParisTech - 16, rue Claude Bernard - Paris 5è City ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage FrenchProfessor responsible Frédéric MARION-POLL - Jean-Pierre ROSPARSTelephone 01 30 83 31 45 - 01 30 83 33 55FaxEmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 8, Maximum: 30, Reserved for local students: 20

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neurobiologie, système nerveux, perception sensorielle, neuropsychologie, conscience, réseaux de neurones, traitement de l'information, modéllisation, biologie théorique.


La compréhension des systèmes biologiques nécessite une approche transdisciplinaire. Cette approche est non seulement nécessaire pour aborder la complexité du vivant mais aussi une source d’enseignements extrêmement riche pour les sciences de l’ingénieur.Partant de systèmes biologiques concrets et des questions que soulèvent leurs performances le projet proposé vise à dégager les principes fondamentaux de la perception et de l’intégration sensorielle du point de vue biologique et théorique. Les modalités abordées seront l’olfaction et la vision.

L’enseignement portera sur la description analytique des niveaux de traitement et d’intégration de l’information et sur la construction de modèles théoriques de ces systèmes perceptifs. Des exemples de développements industriels seront envisagés.

Méthodes pédagogiques:Des conférences et débats illustreront des travaux réalisés dans les disciplines de la neurobiologie, la neuropsychologie, la physique théorique, l’informatique et l’électronique.

La notation sera effectuée sur la base de réponses à un questionnaire soumis aux étudiants en fin de module.


Course code AGROPT06

Course titleInstitution AgroParisTechCourse address AgroParisTech - 16, rue Claude Bernard - Paris 5è + visiteCity ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage FrenchProfessor responsible Claire GAUDICHON - Daniel SAUVANTTelephone 01 44 08 18 29 - 01 44 08 17 62FaxEmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 8, Maximum: 30, Reserved for local students: 20

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PrerequisitesCourse exam Devoir sur table sous forme d’un travail de synthèse ou de critique d’un article.

Nutrition en conditions extrêmes: Adaptation aux situations critiques chez l’animal et chez l’homme

métabolisme – nutriments - exercice physique - performance - sous alimentation - zones difficiles


Les phénomènes d’homéostasie concernent différentes fonctions et métabolismes. Ils sont particulièrement importants à considérer dans le domaine de la nutrition de l’Homme et des animaux en raison de leurs nombreuses implications physiologiques, pathologiques et zootechniques. L’objectif de ce cours est de comparer chez l’Homme et chez l’animal les différents processus d’homéostasie permettant à l’organisme de s’adapter à des situations particulières ou critiques, telles que les situations d’effort, de synthèse intense ou de la sous alimentation et du jeûne. Dans ces situations la disponibilité des substrats devient limitante par rapport aux besoins et leur valorisation ainsi que leur distribution doit être optimisée. Certaines stratégies nutritionnelles sont alors susceptibles de favoriser cette optimisation.Les thèmes suivants seront abordés :

- Dynamique digestive et mise à disposition des nutriments (monogastriques, polygastriques)- Nutrition et efforts à court terme (chevaux de course, haltérophiles...), - Nutrition et efforts à long terme (chiens de traîneau, animaux migrateurs, marathoniens....) - Epargne et déposition musculaire : de l’alimentation au dopage- Adaptation à une production intense (production laitière)- Adaptation à la sous alimentation (sous alimentation dans les zones désertiques, jeûnes spirituels, jeûnes protestataires…)L’enseignement se fera sous forme de cours conjoints associant enseignants de nutrition animale et de nutrition humaine.Une visite dans le centre de l’INSEP est prévue.


Course code AGROPT07Course title Qualité organoleptique des aliments Institution AgroParisTechCourse address AgroParisTech - 16, rue Claude Bernard - et centre de GrignonCity Paris 5 - Thiverval GrignonMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French None Key words perception - analyse sensorielle - arôme - textureLanguage FrenchProfessor responsible Anne Saint-EveTelephone 01 30 81 54 38FaxEmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 8, Maximum: 20, Reserved for local students: 10

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Dans les sociétés industrialisées, le consommateur est de plus en plus exigeant en ce qui concerne la qualité des produits qu'il consomme et notamment la qualité organoleptique à laquelle il est confronté en premier lieu. L'aliment, outre ses propriétés nutritionnelles, hygiéniques, de service, doit aussi présenter certaines caractéristiques sensorielles, qu'il soit destiné à une alimentation de festivité ou à la consommation courante. En outre, les qualités sensorielles ont un rôle dans le déterminisme des préférences qui vont varier suivant les consommateurs (adolescents, adultes...). La connaissance des mécanismes qui déterminent la perception sensorielle et des méthodes d'évaluation de cette perception est donc indispensable pour appréhender la qualité d'un aliment voire ses débouchés.L'objectif de ce cours est une sensibilisation à la problématique de la qualité organoleptique des aliments.

Les étudiants d'AgroParisTech qui choisiront la dominante Stratégie d'Elaboration des Aliments et Bioproduits (SELIB) de l'ISAA auront l'occasion de revoir et d'approfondir les notions présentées lors de ce cours.L'enseignement, de caractère pluridisciplinaire, s'effectuera sous forme de cours, de conférences par des intervenants extérieurs et de travaux pratiques.Le programme comprendra :- une présentation des bases physiologiques et psychologiques de la perception- une introduction théorique aux différentes méthodes utilisées en analyse sensorielle- une sensibilisation à la dégustation et une mise en pratique de quelques techniques d'analyse sensorielle- l'examen d'autres méthodes (ex : mesures physico-chimiques) d'évaluation de la qualité organoleptique des aliments

Examen d’1h30 (en salle) en binôme : analyse d’articles ou interprétation des résultats de travaux pratiques ou étude de cas pratiques.


Course code AGROPT08Course title Quelles perspectives pour la PAC dans le contexte européen et mondial?Institution AgroParisTechCourse address AgroParisTech - 16, rue Claude Bernard - Paris 5è City ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage FrenchProfessor responsible Gilles BAZINTelephone 01 44 08 17 09FaxEmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 8, Maximum: 50, Reserved for local students: 30

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Prerequisites pas de connaissances particulières requises

Course exam Questions de synthèse à traiter par écrit.

Soutiens Politique agricole commune - soutiens publics à l’agriculture - mondialisation des marchés agricoles - élargissement à l’Est - négociations de l’Organisation Mondiale du Commerce - réforme de la PAC

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-Présenter le fonctionnement, les résultats et les perspectives de la PAC face à l’élargissement à l’Est et aux futures négociations à l’OMC.

-Comprendre les justifications économiques et politiques des soutiens publics à l’agriculture et présenter les modalités de ces soutiens dans d'autres pays développés (exemple des Etats-Unis avec la collaboration de Sophie Devienne, enseignante à AgroParisTech).- Débattre avec des étudiants de formations différentes de l'importance des politiques agricoles pour l'évolution de l'agriculture française et européenne (causes et conséquences de l'évolution des prix agricoles et alimentaires, agriculture et énergie...).- La PAC dans la construction européenne (historique).- Les principes fondateurs de la PAC et l’organisation des marchés agricoles.- L’évolution structurelle et productive de l’agriculture française et européenne, sa place sur les marchés agro-alimentaires mondiaux.- La réforme de la PAC : quotas laitiers en 1984, réforme de 1992 (baisse des prix et aides directes compensatoires) et de 2003 (découplage et conditionnalité des aides) et leurs résultats. - Les enjeux actuels : intégration des pays de l’Est et négociations à l’OMC.- La nouvelle politique agricole américaine et ses principaux résultats.- Les perspectives de la PAC (bilan de santé 2008) et les enjeux pour l'agriculture française et européenne.


Course code AGROPT15Course title New challenges for animal sciencesInstitution AgroParisTech

Course addressCity Paris ou Maisons AlfortMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Christine DUVAUX-PONTERTelephone 01 44 08 18 10FaxEmail


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AgroParisTech- 16, rue Claude Bernard - Paris 5ème ou à l'Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire de Maisons Alfort

sciences animales, anglaiskey-words : animal science, english

christine. [email protected] the participation of other lecturers, guest speakers and Ghislaine TAMISIER, English lecturer

The principal objective of animal husbandry is to produce food for man. However, in developed countries it is not the only objective. Firstly, now that Europe is self-sufficient in agricultural products, society has changed in the way that it looks at animal farming and its practice. This has led to the introduction of laws concerning the environment and animal welfare. Secondly, it is important to take into account the links between animal production and land use, biodiversity and product quality etc. Finally, the use of genetic selection, cloning and the production of GM animals can improve production efficiency and open the way for the use of animals in other domains (medicine and human health). ObjectivesThe objectives of this UV are:- To illustrate the numerous roles of animals today using selected examples- To give basic information on the different aspects of animal production- To acquire a basic animal science vocabulary Listed below are some of the subjects which could be presented (the list is not exclusive):- Local breeds: strength and weakness of rusticity- The role of animal products in human health-The use of animals in experiments- Farm animal genomics- Organic farming - Animal welfare - Biodiversity- Cloning- … Teaching methodsAll the lectures and conferences will be conducted in English. The objectives will be achieved through lectures given by English speaking AgroParisTech lecturers and conferences by guest speakers. At the end of the UV, a mini-symposium (3 hours) will be held in which posters based on a scientific paper will be presented by groups of students. Around 6 hours will probably be necessary to design the poster (3 hours will be included in the time table). Bon niveau d'anglais - A relatively good knowledge of the English language is required to follow this UV. Two aspects will be taken into account to establish the final mark: :. Enthusiasm and participation- Poster presentation


Course code AGROPT16Course title Introduction aux neurosciences expérimentalesInstitution AgroParisTechCourse address AgroParisTech - 16, rue Claude Bernard - Paris 5ème + visites de laboratoiresCity ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French None Key words Neurosciences, médecine, histoire des sciences et des techniquesLanguage FrenchProfessor responsible Daniel Tomé,Frédéric Marion-Poll,Nicolas DarcelTelephone +33 1 44 08 17 18 ,+33 1 30 83 31 45,+33 1 44 08 86 37FaxEmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 8, Maximum: 20, Reserved for local students: 10

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[email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Objectifs: Proposer un large aperçu du domaine des neurosciences (problématiques actuelles, état des connaissances) en se basant sur les différentes approches expérimentales utilisées aujourd’hui.

Cette unité d’enseignement propose: 1) Une présentation de l’histoire des neurosciences qui insistera tout particulièrement sur l’évolution parallèle des techniques et des connaissances en neurosciences. 2) Une présentation détaillée des différentes techniques utilisées dans le domaine des neurosciences en insistant particulièrement sur l’impact que ces techniques ont aujourd’hui sur l’avancée des connaissances en neurosciences 3) Une présentation des applications médicales associées à ces connaissances en neurosciences. L’enseignement sera dispensé sous forme de cours (3/5èmes ) et de travaux pratiques et dirigés (2/5èmes). Les cours seront dispensés en anglais.

Cours: • Histoire des neurosciences, • Éléments de neurobiologie • Techniques expérimentales en neurosciences • Application médicales des connaissances en Neurobiologie

Travaux pratiques et dirigés: • électrophysiologie (TP et TD)• immunohistochimie (TP et TD)• imagerie cérébrale (TP et TD)• analyse de documents (TD)

Les étudiants auront à présenter oralement, devant les enseignants de l’UV un article scientifique du domaine des neurosciences. Une attention toute particulière sera portée sur la capacité des élèves à situer leur analyse dans une perspective multidisciplinaire. .


Course code AGROPT17Course title L'ingénieur et les médiasInstitution AgroParisTechCourse address AgroParisTech - 16, rue Claude Bernard - Paris 5èmeCity ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage FrenchProfessor responsible Jean Vincent ,Olivier Lapierre Telephone +33 1 44 08 16 35 ,+33 1 44 08 17 77FaxEmail


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Prerequisites Pas de connaissances préalables

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Médias, ingénieurs, communication, presse écrite, presse audiovisuelle, WebTélé, média training, multimédia

[email protected],[email protected] Holl (EP-TE [email protected] - 06 85 75 47 64), Marc Lesort (France télévision), Marie-Thérèse Dentzger, Marion Barral.

1. Se préparer à intervenir, comme ingénieur ou comme chercheur, dans les médias : émissions télévisées ou radiodiffusées, presse écrite, Internet2. Se préparer à faire appel aux médias dans des stratégies de projets scientifiques, économiques, associatifs ou publics 3. Se préparer aux évolutions de l'internet et des technologies numériques ayant des conséquences sur les relations entre les organisations (entreprises, ONG, administrations...) et le grand public.Déroulement et méthodes

La pédagogie est adaptée à un nombre important d'étudiants étrangers participant à l'UV. Les objectifs poursuivis sont atteints grâce à une progression associant plusieurs modalités d'enseignement :- une visite de France Télévision- des ateliers mettant les étudiants en situation (presse imprimée, reportage vidéo, critique d'émissions)- des ateliers d'apprentissages de techniques (média-training, blogs, vidéo numérique)- des conférences-débats avec des experts et praticiens reconnus.

La formation sera évaluée sur la base des connaissances et des savoir-faire mobilisés et acquis au cours de l'UV.


Course code AGROPT19Course title Bioraffinerie : nouvelles stratégie d'utilisation du végétalInstitution AgroParisTechCourse address AgroParisTech - 16, rue Claude Bernard - Paris 5ème + visitesCity ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage FrenchProfessor responsible Stéphanie BaumbergerTelephone 01 30 81 54 63Fax 01 30 81 53 73Email


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bioraffinerie, biocarburants, chimie verte, environnement, fractionnement, innovation, valorisations non alimentaires

[email protected]. Athès, C. Béal (AgroParisTech SPAB), D. Couteau (Agence pour la Recherche et l'Innovation en Champagne-Ardenne), D. Coulmier (Société Desialis), M. Girard (Centre d’intelligence économique et Ressources renouvables), F. Lefebvre (Société Chamtor), F. Martel (Société Agro Industrie Recherches et Développements., M. Rappin (Société Cristanol)

Montrer comment des stratégies de valorisation innovantes de la biomasse végétale se mettent en place à partir des procédés agro-industriels traditionnels. Illustrer le concept de bioraffinerie à travers l'étude d'un cas concret de terrain.1 journée à Paris + 4 jours à Reims : cours (8 h) ; conférences d’intervenants extérieurs (10 h) ; visites de terrain (8 h sur sites) ; travaux dirigés (2 h) .L’enseignement s’appuie sur 4 visites clés de sites industriels illustrant les différentes stratégies de valorisation de la biomasse végétale :- obtention de produits à haute valeur ajoutée pour l'industrie cosmétique (Société ARD) - production à façon de produits alimentaires intermédiaires (amidonnerie Chamtor) - extraction d’un produit alimentaire de grande consommation (Sucrerie de Bazancourt)- transformation de co-produits agro-industriels en éthanol carburant (Société Cristanol)Ces entreprises forment un complexe agro-industriel dont les étudiants analyseront le fonctionnement au travers de l'UV. Une première journée est consacrée à l’introduction des principales notions abordées dans l’UV et présente deux secteurs majeurs de valorisation : biomatériaux et bioéthanol. Ces cours sont complétés à l'occasion par un ensemble de conférences-débats sur sites : - Comment fédérer la recherche aux échelles régionales ? (D. Couteau)- Outils de veille économique sur les marchés émergeants (M. Girard)- Assurance Qualité et agro-industrie (F. Lefebvre)- Grain de blé, fractionnement et chimie verte (F. Martel)- Bioraffinerie et filière betterave (M. Rappin)- Déshydratation et valorisation de co-produits en alimentation animale (D. Coulmier) Cet enseignement s'adresse à un public varié ayant des connaissances de bases en chimie, biochimie ou procédés.Participation à l'enseignement + réalisation d'un dossier synthétique sur les entreprises visitées et leurs interactions (chaque étudiant enquêtera plus spécifiquement sur un thème transversal de son choix lors des visites). Une séance de travaux dirigés est prévue à mi-parcours afin d'aider les étudiants dans la préparation de ces dossiers


Course code AGROPT23Course title Création d'entreprise innovanteInstitution AgroParisTechCourse address 16, rue Claude BernardCity PARIS 5Minimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage frenchProfessor responsible Claude DenisseTelephone 06 21 87 66 41FaxEmailParticipating professors avec la collaboration de S. Veillet et du Club Agro EntrepreneurNumber of places Minimum: 8, Maximum: 35, Reserved for local students: 20

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Course exam Ce travail sur un projet de création fera l'objet d'une restitution qui sera notée.

entrepreneur, analyse de marché, positionnement concurrentiel, chaîne de valeur, business plan, concrétisation d'un marché, entreprise

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Plus d’un million d’entreprises ont été crées en France de 2002 à 2006. La création d’entreprise s’est accélérée ces dernières années : des mesures législatives ont facilité la création et des aides publiques permettent de financer le démarrage de l’activité. L’une des motivations de la création d’entreprise est la création de son propre emploi : 80% des créateur sont les seuls actifs à la création. Mais la plupart recrutent dans les mois qui suivent et en moyenne, sur 5 ans de vie, le bilan emploi de ces créations est positif : elles comptent en moyenne à 5 ans de vie, un actif non salarié et 2 actifs salariés et demi. Cette unité de valeur a pour objectif de faire découvrir aux étudiants ce qu’est concrètement la création d’une entreprise. Il s’agit aussi de les initier à quelques outils et connaissances qui favorisent grandement le succès d’une création, et de leur faire connaître les structures d’appui et les aides auxquelles un créateur peut avoir recours. -un nombre réduit de cours destinés à initier aux notions et aux outils de base: entreprise, analyse de marché, propriété intellectuelle, positionnement concurrentiel, positionnement dans la chaîne de valeur et business plan. -des témoignages de créateurs d’entreprises qui exposeront leur démarche, leur projet et leur questionnement. Interviendront des créateurs innovants de divers secteurs économiques. - un travail en petits groupes sur certains des projets de création d’entreprise, à partir d’un questionnement du créateur lui-même: réflexion sur l’une des problématique du business model et formulation de propositions. La problématique étudiée pourra relever de domaines variés : marketing, stratégie industrielle, développement de produits, etc…. le niveau minimum pour suivre cet enseignement est d’une année en grande école, et des bases minimales en comptabilité d'entreprise seront utiles.


Course code AGROPT24Course title Informatique et science de la vieInstitution AgroParisTechCourse address 16, rue Claude BernardCity Paris 5Minimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French None Key wordsLanguage frenchProfessor responsible Antoine Cornuéjols - Laurent OrseauTelephone 01 44 08 72 29 - 01 44 08 16 79FaxEmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 8, Maximum: 20, Reserved for local students: 10

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Algorithmique - Systèmes dynamiques et modélisation du vivant


L'objectif de ce cours est de montrer comment l'informatique peut modéliser facilement et simplement des aspects complexes du vivant.Pour cela, les étudiants auront à créer des petits programmes visuels montrant par exemple la croissance d'un plante, l'évolution d'un ensemble de cellules artificielles, la diffusion d'agents pathogènes, les mouvements de bancs de poissons ou de vols d'oiseaux, l'évolution des espèces.La simplicité des programmes permettant d'engendrer une grande diversité possède une relation forte avec la « beauté » de la nature. L’objectif de ce cours est d’introduire des concepts clés de l’informatique : notion de code, de calcul, de récursivité, de compétition, de diffusion sur des graphes, de mémoire, d’apprentissage et d’évolution qui sont aussi des outils conceptuels puissants pour la modélisation de nombreux aspects du vivant. Ce cours est donc un cours d’informatique destiné à familiariser les futurs ingénieurs avec certains de ses concepts fondamentaux. C’est aussi un cours destiné à faire expérimenter de nouvelles voies de compréhension des processus du vivant. En informatique, tout calcul peut être considéré comme un processus d’interaction entre différentes entités, de transformation et de production. Cette science permet d'aborder de très nombreux phénomènes dynamiques. Parallèlement, le vivant est considéré comme étant fondé sur des codes et sur les processus qui les utilisent dans un grand ballet de décodage, duplication, recodage, transformation, évolution et interaction. Le but de ce cours est d'utiliser les concepts développés en informatique pour revisiter et mieux comprendre, notamment à travers des simulations graphiques, certains des processus du vivant : morphogenèse, génétique des populations, évolution des espèces, diffusion d'agents pathogènes, adaptation individuelle et collective.



Prerequisites Aucune connaissance préalable en programmation n'est nécessaire.

Course exam

Un peu d’informatique de base :o Notion de codeo Notion de calcul§ Notion de coût § Notion de complexité§ Itération§ RécursivitéInformatique et vivant : codes, calculs, évolution, mémoire o Graphes et épidémieo Itérations et systèmes dynamiques§ Automates cellulaires, Jeu de la Vieo Formes de la vie et récursivité§ L-systèmes, fractales, modélisation des formes du vivant (et morphogénèse)o Programmation dynamique§ Alignement de séquences génomiqueso Modélisation de l’évolution des espèces§ Espace de séquences et paysage de fitness§ Algorithmes génétiques§ La co-évolutiono Théorie des jeux, information incomplète, compétition, coopération§ Eco-systèmes et modèles proies-prédateurso Interaction individu - environnement§ Agents simulés et comportements de groupes (Boids, Flocks, …)§ Apprentissage par renforcement (généralisation du modèle Pavlovien)L'enseignement s'articule autour de grandes notions qui sont exposées en cours puis donnent lieu à des études de cas et des expériences informatiques par binômes en utilisant un langage simple de programmation permettant des simulations graphiques.

Le contrôle des connaissances repose sur les exercices/travaux dirigés sur les sujets traités en cours et sur le mémoire issus du travail personnel. La qualité de la participation et l'assiduité aux cours interviennent également dans l’évaluation.


Course code AGROPT25Course title Publication sur l'Internet en milieu scientifiqueInstitution AgroParisTechCourse address 16, rue Claude BernardCity Paris 5Minimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage frenchProfessor responsible Michel CartereauTelephone 01 44 08 16 80FaxEmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 5, Maximum: 20, Reserved for local students: 10

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Publication électronique, multimédia, site Web, méthodologie de conception, gestion de site

[email protected]

Cette unité de valeur vise à l'acquisition d'une méthodologie en vue de la création d'un site sur la toile (Web) dans un cadre scientifique, non marchand. Elle s'adresse à des personnes n'ayant pas ou peu d'expérience en la matière et elle complète la formation sur la création de pages Web délivrée dans l'enseignement de tronc commun en 1ère année du cursus d'ingénieur agronome. Au-delà des techniques de création d'un site sur la Toile (Web), l'enseignement apporte des connaissances sur la méthodologie de conception adaptée et comprend l'étude de la programmation et des outils utilisés à ce niveau.Le projet permet de concrétiser les notions présentées à l'aide de la création de la maquette d'un site, sur un sujet proposé par l'enseignant ou préparé par les participants.· Réseau Internet, multimédia et publication électronique · Création d'un site (écriture en HTML et CSS, mise en ligne, administration, ...) · Programmation associée du côté du navigateur (Javascript, CGI) · Principaux outils de gestion d'un site (Wiki, Spip, plate-formes, ...) · Conférences par des professionnels (vie d'un site, création graphique, ergonomie, ...) · Projet Méthodes pédagogiquesLe transfert de connaissances s'effectue par les cours accompagnés de travaux dirigés et complétés par des conférences de professionnel du milieu scientifique ou de l'édition. Le travail individuel fourni lors de la réalisation du projet assure l'acquisition d'un savoir-faire minimum. L'évaluation du travail des étudiants sera effectuée sur le projet (contribution à la réalisation, qualités de la maquette et de la soutenance) en tenant compte de la participation aux enseignements.

L'évaluation du travail des étudiants sera effectuée sur le projet (contribution à la réalisation, qualités de la maquette et de la soutenance) en tenant compte de la participation aux enseignements.


Course code CP3Course title Conception d'un médicamentInstitution Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de ParisCourse address ENSCP, 11 rue Pierre et Marie Curie 75231 Paris cedex 05City ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French None Key words pharmacologie, toxicologie, thérapie génique, modélisation, chimie et substances naturellesLanguage FrenchProfessor responsible Professeur Pierre GAREILTelephone 33FaxEmailParticipating professors to be definedNumber of places Minimum: 10, Maximum: 40, Reserved for local students: 10

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Programme to be followedPrerequisites base de la chimie et de la biochimie

Course exam Ecrit

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Sensibiliser les étudiants aux nouveaux concepts utilisés pour obtenir d'une manière plus efficace des substances susceptibles de devenir des médicaments


Course code CP4Course title Dermatologie et CosmétologieInstitution Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de ParisCourse address ENSCP, 11 rue Pierre et Marie Curie 75231 Paris cedex 05City ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage FranchProfessor responsible Professeur Pierre GAREILTelephone +33 1 44 27 67 53Fax +33 1 43 29 73 95EmailParticipating professors to be definedNumber of places Minimum: 10, Maximum: 60, Reserved for local students: 10

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Prerequisites Chimie, physique, biologie, analyse

Course exam Ecrit

Protection et traitement de la peau - photobiologie et photoviellissement - formulations des produits de maquillage, physiopathologie - approches hérapeutiques futures - méthodes d'évaluation

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Aborder les stratégies cosmétologiques et thérapeutiques basées sur les connaissances scientifiques et technologiques actuelles - Décrire différentes approches développées dans les laboratoires industriels pour obtenir des produits nouveaux innovants - Informer sur la complexité biologique de la peau et ses liens avec l'environnementIntroduction : dermatologie et cosmétologie : impact des nouvelles connaissances scientifiques et technologiquesDescription de la physiologie de la peauPathologies dues au rayonnement solairePhysiopathologiesTraitement


Course code ENPC01Course title On Quanta, Chaos and DaemonsInstitution Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

Course addressCity ParisMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Pr. Alain MARUANITelephone + 33 1 64 15 39 65 Fax + 33 1 64 15 39 49 EmailParticipating professors Pr. Alain MARUANINumber of places Minimum: 10, Maximum: 90, Reserved for local students: 0

Objectives

ENPC – 6/8 av. Blaise Pascal, Cité Descartes, Champs-sur-Marne, 77455 Marne-la-Vallée Cédex 2

Quantum, Inequality, Probability, Cryptography, Intrication, Photonic bullets, Matter waves, Schrödinger cat and Schrödinger equation, Tun-neling effect, Spontaneous light emission. Chaos and cosmos, instability, non predictability, non integer dimensions, oscillators, perturbations, soli-tons, attractor, phase space, Poincaré maps, routes to chaos, fractals, entropies, cellular automaton, neural nets, populations, determinism, bro-ken symme-try, metaphors, universality, epistemology…

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Some ideas change the world. They change Society, they change Technology, they upset commonly accepted knowledge, they challenge common sense.The limited predictability of Science is one of such emerging ideas of the latest century. This renouncement is at variance with the long lasting construction of Science along the centuries, out of magic and out of mythologies,Most of us, following Leucippus and Democrites are convinced that future events are univocally determined, on the one hand by past and present events involving the interac-tion between atomic entities, on the other hand by the laws of nature. Predictability is, in principle, without limit, as convincingly demonstrated by Newtonian Mechanics : whence initial conditions are set, the whole story follows. Uncertainty, then, refers to uncertain knowledge of Nature.These accepted paradigms have been exploded by two major revolutions.1. At atomic scales, unpredictability is an intrinsic property of Nature, as we understand it today. Quantum Mechanics is the theory which describes such a surprising result. From Quarks to Galaxy clusters, its predictive power is amaz-ing. We shall introduce the major ideas of this theory including the hybrid nature of quantum objects, and we shall describe its major social and technological issues, includ-ing the transistor, the laser and the emerging field of quantum cryptography.2. The ideas and the applications of Non-linearities, leading to Chaos, have spread in many disciplines, giving an universal character to this new grid for reading our universe. It is remark-able that structurally simple systems can exhibit a profusion of compli-cated behav-iours and, reciprocally, that complex systems can exhibit an overall behaviour simple to describe. The identification and the description of the evolution of a given sys-tem is at the origin of active research, important progress and substantial application, including Control.Quantum mechanics is more ordered than Classical Mechanics, since it cannot be chao-tic. A quantum problem can in principle be solved with an arbitrary precision ; solving a quantum problem is, basically, computing probabilities. On the other hand, very simple problems of Mechanics just cannot be solved exactly, whatever your effort, if you are a human being and whatever your power if you are a computer. You have to be a daemon with illimited knowledge.Complexity tells us that unpredictability emerges also from the multiple iteration of simple rules. Here, predictive computation is just impossible, the only thing you have to do is to run the real process.Is there a link between those three subjects? Perhaps yes ; some people think that physi-cal rules are an illusion, you just need stupid automata, with local meaningless rules to perform any computable job.The aim and the deal of the session is to introduce the audience into these ideas, in an operational manner (see the grading criteria, which have been successfully tested).



Prerequisites

Course exam

Day 1 : Basics of Classical unpredictibility ( From linear to non linear, from stability to instability ; First examples : pendulum, prey and predator, kinetics) Day 2 : Basics of Quantum unpredictability ( Introduction to the history and to the ideas of Quantum Physics ; First examples : The spin gun, and other bullets ; Assisted Personal Research)Day 3 : Operational concepts in non linear systems (Attractors, regular and strange, bifurcations, exponents ; Autosimilar-ity, dimensions, examples of fractal sets ; Assisted Personal Research )Day 4 : Operational concepts in Quantum Mechanics ( Harmonic oscillator. Barriers ; Lorentz Model ; Assisted Personal Research) Day 5 : Presentation of Assisted Personal Work, openings, com-ments and all that. Calculus (differentiate a function, plot a curve …). Basic ideas in scientific education. Mainly, but not specifically, physics. On day 2, a general presentation will be made of various topics alluded to, but not dealt with in depth. Documentation can (or will) be provided. The stu-dents will choose a spe-cific topic, corresponding to their skills, projects, general interests, or simply intellectual preferences. The topics will be applied or theoretical.We shall go in rooms equipped with computers (external links), full of preselected books and articles and prepare work there. I shall be present all the time, as a supervisor. The students, in international groups, will write a memo, of some pages, on their chosen topic. On day 5 each group of student will be attributed about 15 minutes to defend his work. This duration can be modulated, accounting for the number of students.Within this short period, the student is expected to rouse the audience’s interest : ques-tions and comments should follow from the audience, with a more comfortable place for discussion.


Course code ENPC02Course title Découvrir une cathédrale Institution Ecole Nationale des Ponts et ChausséesCourse address Paris (Marne-la-Vallée, Paris, Beauvais)City ParisMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French None Key words Pluridisplinaire , mécanique , matériaux , architectureLanguage FrenchProfessor responsible Jean-Pierre MAGNANTelephone +33(0)1 40 43 52 60 Fax +33(0)1 40 43 65 11Email


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Prerequisites Connaissances de base de mécanique

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[email protected] TAUPIN (Architecte en chef des monuments historiques, e.r.), Bruno GODARD (LCPC), André LE ROUX (LCPC), Philippe MESTAT (LCPC), Roger FRANK (ENPC), Michel BUSTAMANTE (LCPC), Bernard PINCENT (EEG-SIMECSOL), Daniel SCHELSTRAETE (ENSG/IGN), Yves E

la cathédrale de Beauvais. Les étudiants découvriront l’architecture, les matériaux, la structure et les fondations des cathédrales et les conditions dans lesquelles elles furent construites."Le cours comporte une visite de la cathédrale de Beauvais, des conférences sur l’architecture des cathédrales, les techniques de construction de l’époque, les modèles de calcul, les matériaux, les systèmes de fondation et les techniques de surveillance de ces monuments. Le programme est structuré sur cinq journées, consacrées à :- la visite de la cathédrale et à une présentation de son histoire et de son architecture ;- l’histoire sociale, architecturale et technique du temps des cathédrales ;- les matériaux de construction des monuments et les techniques d’études et d’essai correspondantes ;- les fondations des ouvrages, l’estimation de leur capacité portante et les techniques de renforcement de ces fondations ;- les techniques de contrôle non destructif des structures et de surveillance des monuments, et la gestion des pathologies."

Les élèves remettront dans le mois suivant le cours un rapport personnel présentant une synthèse des exposés ou visites auxquels ils auront assisté durant l’une des journées du cours.


Course code ENPC05Course title Crash Analysis and Car DynamicsInstitution Ecole Nationale des Ponts et ChausséesCourse address ENPC Champs / MarneCity ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage English

Professor responsibleTelephone +44.20.78.82.37.49 Fax +44.20.89.83.10.07EmailParticipating professors Gero Pflanz (BMW)Number of places Minimum: 5, Maximum: 25, Reserved for local students: 0

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Prerequisites Introductory courses in Numerical Methods in Engineering, Structural Dynamics.

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Crashworthiness, active and passive safety, car body design, structural dynamics, acoustics, numerical simulation

Dr. habil. Fabian Duddeck, Reader for Computational Mechanics at Queen Mary, University of London

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Objective is to understand current design methods for vehicular crashworthiness and car dynamics including numerical methods, material modeling, and testing in an industrial context. The syllabus is completed by other aspects of car body design, e.g. NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness), metal forming and driving dynamics. Finally, social and political aspects of car safety are mentioned.History of car body design; car body structures; crashworthiness; regulations and test procedures; belts and airbags; dummies and human models; car-to-car compatibility, pedestrian protection; structural dynamics and acoustics; driving dynamics; hydrogen and hybrid vehicles; numerical simulations (Finite Element Methods, meshless methods, optimization); materials.

Five days of lectures, problem solving sessions.Half-day visit to a crash test area or similar.Student projects and presentation of the results on the final day.

Assessment on the basis of performance during the course.Final written test (1 hour).


Course code ENPC06aCourse title NégociationInstitution Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

Course addressCity ParisMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French None Key words Négociation, coopération, relation, médiationLanguage FrenchProfessor responsible Nicole GOUJONTelephone + 33 1 44 58 24 75FaxEmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 0, Maximum: 24, Reserved for local students: 0

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Prerequisites Aucune

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Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, 6/8 av. Blaise Pascal, Champs-sur-Marne, 77455 Marne-la-Vallée Cédex Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, 6/8 av. Blaise Pascal, Champs-sur-Marne, 77455 Marne-la-Vallée Cédex 2

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- Sensibiliser les élèves à la place de la démarche de négociation et de médiation dans la vie professionnelle d’un ingénieur, d’un manager.- Fournir des outils conceptuels utilisables dans le diagnostic et la gestion de la négociation des contrats et de- Coopération/compétition.- Générer des options interrogatives.- Convaincre/écouter.- Créer de la valeur.- Améliorer la relation.- Négociation multilatérale.- Médiation.

La validation du module est conditionnée par la présence obligatoire à toutes les séances et à la remise d'un rapport final.La notation prend en compte trois critères :

- l’implication dans les exercices faits en séance : 50 %,- la qualité des travaux préparatoires et finaux (individuels et en groupe : 25 % - participation active dans le groupe : 25 %


Course code ENPC06bCourse title NegotiationInstitution Ecole Nationale des Ponts et ChausséesCourse address ENPC - 6 à 8, av Blaise Pascale, Cité Descartes, Champs sur MarneCity ParisMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French None Key words Negotiation, working relationships, dealing with conflictsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Nicole GOUJONTelephone + 33 1 44 58 24 75FaxEmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 0, Maximum: 32, Reserved for local students: 0

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Prerequisites Good Level in English

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This workshop aims at improving your interpersonal skills in negotiation situations. Beyond theories, how do you actually prepare, implement, and debrief a negotiation strategy in order to conclude a deal or to solve a conflict? Can you identify the different types of tensions? Are you able to communicate efficiently, both in active speaking and listening, asking appropriate questions, or presenting persuasive arguments to a business partner? How do you deal with emotions, yours and theirs? How do you assess and improve the relationship? Are you creative in developing options of solutions which are rooted in criteria of legitimacy? Are you able to overcome different obstacles to successful negotiations: strategic, cognitive, emotional, institutional, cultural, etc.? In other words, aware of how you really behave in negotiation contexts, should you behave the same way, or differently? How can you learn to be a better negotiator, or even a mediator?• Increasing participants' awareness about negotiation complexity• Making the participants better analysts of negotiation, theirs and others’ • Enhancing participants' negotiation skills, broadening their repertoire• Dealing efficiently with tensions, differences, and conflicts• Improving working relationships, with subordinates, peers, and superiors• Making better deals and contracts, especially in international contexts• Learning how to be a mediator, to facilitate others’ projects or conflicts• Learning how to really learn from experience

Validation of this course is conditionned by complusory presency to courses and achievement of a final report.

Validation mark take into consideration the following criteria :

- participation to exercises (50 %)- quality of preparatory and final works (individual and group work)(25 %)- active participation within the group (25 %)


Course code ENPC12Course title Développement et relations Nord-SudInstitution Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

Course addressCity ParisMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage FrenchProfessor responsible Ricardo PARVEX Telephone + 33 (0)1 43 41 49 08Fax + 33 (0)1 43 41 49 08EmailParticipating professors "Universitaires; professionnels des questions traitées ;"Number of places Minimum: 20, Maximum: 40, Reserved for local students: 0

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ENPC - 6/8 av. Blaise Pascal, Cité Descartes, Champs-sur-Marne, 77455 Marne-la-Vallée Cédex 2

Développement, acteurs, développement économique, tiers-monde, mondialisation, environnement, interdépendance, géopolitique, interculturel

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"Se familiariser avec les enjeux, les mécanismes et la complexité des relations Nord-Sud ; Appréhender la pluridisciplinarité du développement, la diversité des tiers-monde ; Dépasser la présentation et l’analyse purement économique pour s’intéresser aux questions d’environnement, de géopolitique, de culture.Le cycle est organisé au tour de trois objectifs :1 – Se doter d’une grille de lecture et d’analyse de la complexité des questions de développement international (unité des questions / diversité des situations)2 – Identifier et développer une analyse critique des grands types de réponses proposées / mises en œuvre depuis les années 60 par les différents types d’acteurs.3 – Accroître le niveau d’information et stimuler la réflexion sur les différents enjeux liés au développement

JOUR 1Présentation de la semaine et aspects pratiquesModèles et acteurs de développementExercice introductif sur la définition du développement et du tiers - monde. Séance participative centrée sur l’analyse et le choix de projets de développement. Identification des modèles et acteurs de développement.

JOUR 2 - GROUPE ADéveloppement durableCette séance permettra de clarifier la notion de développement durable ; d’approfondir la connaissance et la réflexion des participants sur l’interdépendance Nord-Sud et les enjeux du développement durable.

JOUR 2 - GROUPE BEconomie de la drogueCette séance permettra d’aborder l’étude de la production, de la transformation agro-industrielle, de la distribution et la consommation de drogues illicites. Elle permettra de comprendre les logiques et les contextes de ces productions illicites, d’en analyser les mécanismes géopolitiques et économiques, de mesurer les enjeux sociaux et politiques et leurs interactions sur l’économie licite. Elle sera aussi l’occasion de développer l’analyse des notions de compétitivité économique, d’économie informelle, d’intégration économique et de projet de développement alternatif à travers l’étude de situations réelles au Pérou, en Bolivie, en Birmanie et au Maroc

JOUR 3 - GROUPE ADéveloppement durableCette séance permettra de clarifier la notion de développement durable ; d’approfondir la connaissance et la réflexion des participants sur l’interdépendance Nord-Sud et les enjeux du développement durable.



JOUR 3 - GROUPE BEconomie de la drogueCette séance permettra d’aborder l’étude de la production, de la transformation agro-industrielle, de la distribution et la consommation de drogues illicites. Elle permettra de comprendre les logiques et les contextes de ces productions illicites, d’en analyser les mécanismes géopolitiques et économiques, de mesurer les enjeux sociaux et politiques et leurs interactions sur l’économie licite. Elle sera aussi l’occasion de développer l’analyse des notions de compétitivité économique, d’économie informelle, d’intégration économique et de projet de développement alternatif à travers l’étude de situations réelles au Pérou, en Bolivie, en Birmanie et au Maroc.

JOUR 4Culture(s) et développementCette séance a pour objectif de nourrir la réflexion des participants autour des questions concernant les situations de contacts de cultures :La prise en compte du pluralisme, de la diversité culturelle dans les actions de développement ; La compréhension des phénomènes d’emprunts et de résistance culturels ;

JOUR 5La question du développement Définir le développement ; l’approche libérale traditionnelle ; l’approche structuraliste ; la remise en cause du développement.Les problèmes de développement économiqueDéveloppement équilibré ou déséquilibré ; agriculture ou industrie ; la question du secteur traditionnel ; le financement du développement.

Clôture de la semaineL’évaluation du cours sera faite sous la forme d’un travail de commentaire d’articles de presse sur un thème en lien avec le contenu du module."universel de l’ensemble des matières abordées (de l’économie à l’anthropologie en passant par l’écologie et l’agriculture) limite forcement leur approfondissement. En revanche, il n’est pas toujours évident pour ceux qui se sont spécialisé dans un domaine particulier, de percevoir et de distinguer clairement quels sont les liens, voire quels sont les relations de cause-à-effet entre leurs thématiques et d’autres matières apparemment très différentes et éloignées.

En guise d’illustration nous ne citerons que trois ou quatre exemples :- Pourquoi les campagnes pour la protection de l’environnement des Nations Unies incluent de plus en plus des actions de lutte contre la pauvreté ? Quelle est la relation pauvreté-environnement ?- Quel est le rapport entre les subventions agricoles octroyées par les pays industrialisés à leurs agriculteurs et la production de drogues dans certains pays du sud ?- Le commerce international stimule ou affaibli le développement économique et/ou l’environnement local ?- -Quelle est la relation entre la législation fixant les conditions de tenure des terres et l’environnement (sols, érosion, couverture végétale) ?- La production des biens et de services suffit-elle à développer un pays ? Quel est le rôle des mesures visant la distribution (partage) des bénéfices parmi la population ? Ce partage se fait de la même façon dans une communauté pré-capitaliste (ex : villages quéchuas des Andes) que dans une société salariée (ex : banlieue de Toulouse ?


Prerequisites Intérêt pour les questions abordées. Maîtrise du français.

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Il est important de percevoir ces cinq modules Nord/Sud comme faisant partie d’une activité transversale et polyvalente. Transversale car une même problématique va être déclinée à partir de divers approches Polyvalente car nous ferons appel à des disciplines et des compétences très différentes et variées pour comprendre des réalités qui apparaissent isolées.

Il est clair donc que les étudiants qui s’intéresseront à ce module ne devront pas s’attendre à devenir économistes du développement ou anthropologues des sociétés rurales d’Afrique . Ce ne sera pas non plus le lieu pour ceux qui, étudiant l’environnement, le droit ou l’agronomie, voudraient discuter les subtilités juridiques ou techniques fines du Protocole de Kyoto ou voudraient approfondir les nuances de la nouvelle PAC.

Une fois cette mise au point étant faite, nous pourrions résumer l’intérêt de ces modules disant qu’ils apportent une lecture et une analyse cohérente et intégrée à des problématiques spécifiques, souvent présentées de façon éparse et sans rapport entre elles.

Note de synthèse à partir d’un dossier de presse (travail qui pourra être réalisé en équipe). A rendre dans un délai de 15 jours à Mme Evelyne Thiechart-Poupon - ENPC


Course code ENSAM1Course title Polymers and Composites (Properties and Durability)Institution Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et MétiersCourse addressCityMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None Key words Polymers, Composites, Properties, Processing, Ageing, Life timeLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Tcharkhtchi AbbasTelephone 01 44 24 63 01Fax 01 44 24 63 82EmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 0, Maximum: 25, Reserved for local students: 0

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Prerequisites

Course exam

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Manufacturers and users of parts based on polymer, filled polymer or composite are often confronted with problems of prediction of their life time. This aspect which is a strongly multidisciplinary matter is not studied enough in the field of polymer science in universities.In this field, the main question is : what is the consequence of ageing on properties of polymeric parts, after processing and during their use? For finding the answer, one needs to know well the properties of these materials and the effect of ageing on them. By studying the mechanisms and kinetics of ageing one can predict the life time of polymers."During this course different aspects will be developed :- basic knowledge of polymers and composites- architectures of molecular chains- different physical states- morphology....- properties of polymers and composites- polymers and composites in industry- ageing in its different forms (physical and chemical ageing)- effect of ageing on properties of materials- physical properties- mechanical properties- polymers and composites during processing (injection molding, extrusion;, rotational molding...)- analytical methods - differential scanning calorimetric- infra-red spectrometry- thermo-mechanical analysis- rheometry...- mechanical tests. "The course is, indeed, an initiation to ageing of polymeric materials for students knowing a little about materials and the mechanics of materials. The students will present a short report on selected topics of the course at the end of programme.


Course code ENSAM5Course title Building Acoustics - Acoustique du BTPInstitution Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et MétiersCourse address 151, Boulevard de l'Hôpital City ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French Good Key words Building acoustics, room acoustics, sound-noise, acoustics measurements, signal treatments. Language FrenchProfessor responsible Bénédicte Hayne LecocqTelephone +33 1 44 24 61 96Fax +33 1 44 24 62 29 EmailParticipating professors M. Auffret (ESTP), M. Desmadryl (CHEC)Number of places Minimum: 5, Maximum: 33, Reserved for local students: 15

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Prerequisites None.

Course exam Written examination at the end.

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Students of this ATHENS course will become familiar with the fundamentals of acoustics and with its use in buildings and in an urban environment. Physical acoustics phenomena : sound propagation, noise sources schemes, acoustic radiation,Noise perception : human hearing system, perception of sound,Room acoustics : construction and conception acoustics aspects,Noisy equipments and installations, active control, Techniques and instruments measurements, Signal treatments,Standards and laws concerning traffic noise and building acoustics,Application examples.


Course code ENSAM6Course title Introduction to Musculoskeletal and Osteoarticular BiomechanicsInstitution Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et MétiersCourse address 151 bd de l'Hôpital City 75013 PARISMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French Fair Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Nathalie MAUREL and Amadou DIOPTelephone 01 44 24 63 18Fax 01 44 24 61 21EmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: , Maximum: 30, Reserved for local students:

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Prerequisites Basic knowledge in mechanics.

Course exam Final written test (1 h 30).

Biomechanics - Pluridisciplinarity - Experiments - Modelling - Musculoskeletal - Implants.

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This course will be an introduction to the application of the mechanical principles to the study of the biomechanical behaviour of musculoskeletal and articular systems of human body. It will present clinical and mechanical aspects and will include both experimental and numerical approaches. The final aim of the musculoskeletal and articular biomechanics is to better understand the mechanical behaviour of intact, injured, pathologic of restored human body segments, to help in the design of implants and prostheses, and to help the clinicians in therapeutics strategies.Introduction to the Musculoskeletal and Articular BiomechanicsFunctional Anatomy: Spine - Shoulder - Hip - KneeClinical Problems and Osteoarticular ImplantsBiomechanical Behaviour of TissuesArticular Kinematics - TheoryArticular Kinematics - In Vivo Experimental Analyses - ApplicationsArticular Dynamics - Segmental Models - ApplicationIn Vitro Experimental Analyses of the Biomechanical Behaviour of Corporal Segments and of ImplantsNormalisation of Implants EvaluationBiomechanical Finite Element Models: GeneralitiesBiomechanical Finite Element Models: ApplicationsThe Bone Remodelling Process: Presentation - Simulation - Applications. Visit of the biomechanical experimental and numerical facilities with practical demonstrations.


Course code ESPCI1Course title Non Destructive Evaluation and Characterisation of MaterialsInstitution Ecole Supérieure de Physique et de Chimie Industrielles de ParisCourse address 10 rue Vauquelin City Paris 75005Minimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Fair Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage English/FrenchProfessor responsible Gilles TESSIERTelephone +33 1 40 79 46 24 Fax +33 1 40 79 47 44Email


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Prerequisites

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Non destructive evaluation, X-ray radiography, ultrasonic inspection, thermography - optical methods

[email protected] TESSIER, Stéphane HOLE, Jean-Claude CHARMET, Claire PRADA, JB d'ESPINOSE, Dominique BONNIN, Gérard DREYFUS

This five day course includes 15 hours of lectures and 16 hours of experimental laboratory work and/or visits of different laboratories of ESPCI and companies which are involved in non destructive evaluation.Non-destructive evaluation has been developed both to achieve zero defect conditions in the fabrication of products as well as for surveillance during operation. The methods which are used are extremely varied, and call upon many different disciplines in physics and material science. Their sophistication has become more and more extended in order to meet ever rising demands of industry and research. This course is an introduction to the techniques used for non-destructive evaluation, and is focused on the most used.-Industrial and medical use of X-Rays.-Ultrasonics : transducers - principle of time reversal method - generation and optical detection and examples of applications.-Infrared radiometry, passive and active.-Charge control in dielectric materials.-CND For Physicists and Material Science students ; elementary notions of Electromagnetism, Acoustics, Quantum Mechanics and Optics are necessary : wave propagation and Maxwell's equations, photoelectric effect, NMR.Evaluation will be made on the basis of a twenty minute oral presentation of one of the techniques studied during the laboratory portion of the course.


Course code MP10Course title Models of Random StructuresInstitution Mines ParisTechCourse address 60 boulevard Saint-Michel, 75272 Paris cedex 06City ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French Poor Key words Random structures, geostatistics, mathematical morphologyLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Dominique JEULIN, Centre de Morphologie Mathématique, ENSMPTelephoneFaxEmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 5, Maximum: 25, Reserved for local students: 0

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Prerequisites Basic knowledge in probability theory and in stochastic processes

Course exam The students prepare a written project from data obtained on simulations.

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The aim of this course is to give an introduction to usual methods developed in Geostatistics and in Mathematical Morphology to model and to simulate random sets and functions (scalar and multivariate).

These models are useful in many physical situations with heterogeneous media, for which a probabilistic approach is required. We can mention for instance problems of fracture statistics of materials, the composition of permeabilities in porous media, scanning or transmission electron microscopy images (including multispectral images), rough surfaces or multicomponent composites, but also some biological textures. On a more macroscopic scale, these models are used in the case of orebody deposits, of oil reservoirs, and even to simulate some data in astronomy. They also generate textures to be used for image coding and synthesis. The common feature of these random structures is their domain of definition in R3, or even in Rn (with n > 3), which requires the use of more general models than standard Stochastic ProcessesThe main topics of the course are as follows :

- introduction to the theory of random sets,- models of random space tesselations, boolean random sets and functions, space-time random sets and functions (dead leaves and alternate sequential models, reaction - diffusion).

The courses detail the construction of models, their main properties, and their use from experimental data by means of examples of application.

A large part of the course is based on training by means of software Micromorph developed in CMM.Structure of the course : Five full days in a single week. Lectures (50 %) and practical training on PC computers (50 %).

The daily course programme can be consulted some ten days prior to the course, please see : www.ensmp.fr (under the link , Ingénieurs civils).The dates of this course are 16-20 November 2009.


Course code MP11Course title Calcul des structuresInstitution Mines ParisTechCourse address ENSMP, 60 boulevard Saint-Michel, 75272 Paris Cedex 06City ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French Good Key words Eléments finis, Mécanique des milieux continus, Elasticité, Plasticité, ViscoplasticitéLanguage FrenchProfessor responsible Michel TIJANI, Centre de Géosciences, ENSMPTelephoneFaxEmailParticipating professors Olivier STAB, Ahmed ROUABHI, Centre de Géosciences, ENSMPNumber of places Minimum: 3, Maximum: 30, Reserved for local students: 0

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Prerequisites

Course exam Forme du contrôle : projets utilisant le programme mis à la disposition des élèves

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A l’heure actuelle où les structures industrielles (génie civil) et les ouvrages souterrains (travaux miniers et géotechniques) deviennent de plus en plus complexes et où les problèmes d’optimisation et de stabilité se posent avec beaucoup d’acuité, la connaissance des méthodes modernes de calcul des structures est souvent indispensable pour un ingénieur. Le cours de calcul de structures a pour but de familiariser les élèves avec la Méthode des Eléments Finis appliquée au calcul des efforts et des déformations dans les structures réelles, aussi complexes soient-elles.Programme pédagogique :La session comprend 20 séances de cours, démonstrations et travaux pratiques.

- Rappels des notions fondamentales de la mécanique des milieux continus et des lois de comportement (élasticité linéaire). Théorème des puissances virtuelles.- Méthodes des Eléments Finis (MEF). Principe de la programmation sur ordinateur de la MEF.- Application de la méthode aux milieux élastoplastiques et viscoélastiques ou viscoplastiques.

- Présentation du logiciel VIPLEF qui est mis à la disposition des élèves.- Etudes de cas simples choisis et traités par les élèves.

Programme détaillé :Le programme journalier du cours sera consultable 10 jours environ avant le début de l'enseignement sur www.ensmp.fr (rubrique Ingénieurs civils)Notions fondamentales de la mécanique des milieux continus (déplacements, déformations, contraintes, équations d’équilibre) et des lois de comportement (au moins l'élasticité linéaire). Notions de calcul matriciel et tensoriel.


Course code MP12Course title Musique, science, histoireInstitution Mines ParisTechCourse address ENSMP, 60 bd St-Michel, 75272 Paris Cedex 06 City ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French Good

Key wordsLanguage FrenchProfessor responsible Béatrice AVAKIAN et Daniel FARGUE, Direction des études, ENSMPTelephoneFaxEmail


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Prerequisites

Course exam Examen écrit (questionnaire QCM et questions de réflexion) en fin de la semaine.

Physique des instruments, psychophysiologie de la perception, histoire des sciences et des techniques, systèmes musicaux, ingénierie et facture instrumentale, nouveaux matériaux

[email protected] Aude CAMUS, clarinettiste, Michèle CASTELLENGO, Laboratoire d'acoustique musicale, Paris VI, Gaël RICHARD, Traitement des signaux et des images, Télécom Paris, Antoine HENNION, Centre de sociologie de l'innovation, ENSMP, Thierry MANIGUET, Musée de la musique et CNSMDP, Jacques RENARD, Centre des matériaux, ENSMP, Stéphane VAIEDELICH, Laboratoire du Musée de la Musique

Faire saisir au travers de l'exemple de la musique, prise dans sa dimension historique, les interactions que peuvent avoir entre elles une pratique artistique et les sciences et techniques qui s’y relient.Programme pédagogique :Lundi 16Matin : Daniel Fargue, Aude CamusDe la physique au solfège : sons et bruit, propagation du son, gamme et harmoniques, caractéristiques physiques et instrumentales des notes.Après-midi : Michèle CastellengoPhysiologie, perception et musique.Mardi 17 Matin : Antoine HennionLes théories musicales de Pythagore à Rameau.Après-midi : Thierry ManiguetOrganologie et histoire des familles d’instruments. L'ingénierie dans la facture instrumentale. Mercredi18Matin : Antoine HennionSystèmes musicaux (gammes, accords, tempéraments).Après-midi : Jacques Renard, Stéphane VaiedelichMatériaux et musique : le bois et le bois de résonance. Influence du matériau sur l'instrument. Spécificité des cordes, des vents et des percussions, etc.Jeudi 19Matin : Thierry Maniguet, Stéphane VaiedelichVisite d'application dans les collections du Musée de la musique, par demi-groupe en parallèle avec Aude Camus (travail d’improvisation musicale avec les élèves).Après-midi : Thierry Maniguet, Stéphane VaiedelichVisite d'application dans les collections du Musée de la musique, par demi-groupe en parallèle avec Aude Camus (travail d’improvisation musicale avec les élèves).Vendredi 20Matin : Gaël RichardLe traitement automatique des signaux de musique pour l’indexation sonore : reconnaissance du rythme, des instruments de musique, détection des notes ; synthèse de sons musicaux.Après-midi : Michèle CastellengoApprendre à écouter. Contrôle des connaissances

Programme détaillé :Le programme journalier du cours sera consultable 10 jours environ avant le début de l'enseignement sur le site du cours : www.ensmp.fr (rubrique Ingénieurs Civils)"Savoir lire une partition. Il est indispensable de réviser un manuel de solfège élémentaire avant le début du cours.


Course code MP13Course title Polymer ProcessingInstitution Mines ParisTech

Course addressCity Sophia Antipolis (950 km from Paris, NOT IN PARIS AT ALL)Minimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None Key wordsLanguage English

Professor responsibleTelephone +33 4 93 95 75 07FaxEmailParticipating professors Bernard GOURDON, Consultant, Noëlle Billon, ProfessorNumber of places Minimum: 5, Maximum: 30, Reserved for local students: 0

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Prerequisites

Course exam It consists in a short report on one of the practical work done by the students during the week.

Rue Claude Daunesse, BP 207, 06904 Sophia-Antipolis. Courses take place at Sophia-Antipolis (Southern France, on the French Riviera, within a 950km distance from Paris and a 30km distance from Nice)

Polymer, rheology ; crystallization, polymer forming processes

Jean-François AGASSANT and Jean-Marc HAUDIN, Centre for Material Forming, Mines ParisTech

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Polymer processing represents a growing economic activity. Polymer parts (films, tubes, profiles, bottles, various injected moulded products for automotive industry or domestic appliance…) require mechanical, optical, barrier properties. The objective of the course is, first, to present the main thermoplastic polymers and their forming tools, then to provide the main rheology, physics and mechanical insights which govern the processes, and finally to apply these knowledges to the most popular polymer forming processes (extrusion, injection, blow moulding…).This course is devoted to students who are interested both in material physics and modelling and who want to improve their knowledges on polymer and polymer forming. We will focus on what is original in structure, properties and forming processes of polymers when compared to those of other materials- Economic and technical aspects of polymer industry- Rheology of molten polymers- Amorphous and semi-crystalline polymers, crystallization kinetics, orientation- Thermal phenomena in polymer forming- Experimental and theoretical investigation of extrusion, injection moulding, blow moulding- Basic principles of polymer processing modelling- Mechanical properties of polymersHalf of the courses will consist in experimental practice: rheology, mechanical properties, crystallization, injection moulding, blow mouldingA detailed program will be available on the Mines ParisTech web site ten days before the course period.This course needs prerequisites in continuum mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics and crystallography Specific conditions:This Course takes place in Sophia Antipolis, 950km from Paris. Google Maps linkTransport (from Paris to Nice) and accommodation amounts to around 300 euros.Athens students coming from partner universities abroad should go directly to Sophia Antipolis (they cannot participate in the Paris activities ; they will not be accommodated in Paris, only in Sophia Antipolis). They are expected to arrive on Sunday 16th November (afternoon).


Course code MP14Course title Systèmes de production et de logistiqueInstitution Mines ParisTechCourse address 60 bd Saint-Michel, 75272 Paris Cedex 06City ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French Good Key words Production, Planification, Ordonnancement, Juste-à-temps, Qualité, Supply chainLanguage French

Professor responsibleTelephone +33 1 40 51 90 97 / +33 1 40 51 90 68Fax +33 1 40 51 90 65EmailParticipating professors Hugues MOLET, Centre de Robotique, ENSMP, Philippe Pierre Dornier, ESSECNumber of places Minimum: 0, Maximum: 100, Reserved for local students: 0

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Prerequisites Notions de base de recherche opérationnelle souhaitées, mais non indispensables.

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Eric BALLOT, Centre de Gestion Scientifique, ENSMP, Frédéric FONTANE, Centre de Robotique, ENSMP

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Les trente dernières années ont vu apparaître dans la plupart des pays, industrialisés ou en voie de développement, une mutation importante de leurs systèmes de production et logistique. Plusieurs facteurs ont influencé cette évolution. La globalisation des marchés, le développement des TIC, l’émergence de « nouvelles » économies (la Chine, l’Inde, le Brésil, etc.) qui entraînent la restructuration de la production et de la distribution : relocalisation d’unités de production, longs déplacements des composants requis pour l’assemblage final de produits industriels complexes. l’approvisionnement en flux tendu («just in time») des processus industriels et du commerce du détail. C’est pourquoi ce cours vise à initier les étudiants aux aspects essentiels de la gestion des opérations et de la logistique dans ce contexte en évolution permanente. Il a deux objectifs pédagogiques principaux :1. faire connaître les principaux concepts de la gestion des opérations et de la logistique ainsi que les liens entre la stratégie d’entreprise, la production et de la logistique;2. développer une attitude critique sur les apports et les limites respectives de tels outils sur la base de témoignages de responsables industriels et de consultants.Le cours est articulé en trois grandes parties. Dans un premier temps, le cours aborde les grandes décisions stratégiques et tactiques en matière de gestion de la production : choix de « sourcing » ; décisions relatives à la capacité; puis organisation de la production. Le cours traite ensuite des principes de planification de la production et de l’ordonnancement. Enfin la dernière partie du cours est consacrée aux approches juste à temps (kanban,,…) à la qualité et au supply chain managementLe cours est assuré par des enseignants chercheurs de Mines Paristech, mais également par des intervenants industriels et des consultants de haut niveau.Programme détaillé :Le programme journalier du cours sera consultable 10 jours environ avant le début de l'enseignement sur www.ensmp.fr (rubrique Ingénieurs civils).

Le contrôle se déroule sous la forme d'un QCM et d’un problème destiné à tester l’acquisition des connaissances du "noyau dur" de l’enseignement. Il a lieu à la fin de la semaine. Les documents sont autorisés.


Course code MP16Course title Introduction à la gestion des risquesInstitution Mines ParisTechCourse address 60 boulevard Saint-Michel, 75272 Paris Cedex 06City ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French Good Key words Études de cas, méthodes d'analyse des risques, droit , retour d'expérienceLanguage French

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Valérie SANSEVERINO-GODFRIN, Mines ParisTech - Centre de recherche sur les Risques et les Crises (CRC)

[email protected] WYBO, Valérie GODFRIN et Eric Rigaud, Mines ParisTech-CRC, universitaires et professionnels des questions traitées

L’objectif de cette introduction aux sciences des risques est de sensibiliser les élèves à la complexité de l’évaluation et de la gestion des dangers, au travers d’un parcours en trois étapes :- acquérir des formalismes de base et des éléments de réflexion sur le rôle de l’ingénieur : responsabilité, retour d’expérience, aide à la décision, expertise et négociation, initiation aux méthodes d’évaluation des risques,- s’initier à l’analyse des risques, par l’étude de questions d’actualité, de catastrophes passées, de ""cas d'école"" en compagnie des acteurs de la gestion des dangers,- appréhender la globalité de la gestion des dangers et sa complexité liée à la présence de différents niveaux d’organisation : politique et stratégie du risk management, management Hygiène - Sécurité - Environnement, Audit, Retour d'expérience...

Ce cours a pour origine les recherches conduites au sein du CRC des Mines ParisTech et l’expérience d’ingénieurs qui ont fait des sciences des risques leur métier. Il est aussi le reflet d’acteurs de la gestion du danger au quotidien. Il se propose d’ouvrir l’accès à un domaine prometteur, en faisant la part des fondements, des méthodes et des indications sur les questions ouvertes.Programme pédagogique :L’enseignement se déroule sous forme d’une période bloquée d’une durée de cinq jours. Il comprend des cours magistraux, des études de cas. Outre des enseignants-chercheurs des Mines ParisTech, le cours fait appel à des intervenants extérieurs. Lundi : « Risques, gouvernance et responsabilité ». Présentation des fondements historiques, théoriques et méthodologiques de la discipline et du contexte juridique (outils et responsabilité).Mardi : « Outils et méthodes». Présentation du concept de sécurité industrielle et des méthodes d’analyse des risques industriels.Mercredi : « Les facteurs humains et organisationnels». Contribution de la sociologie à la fiabilité des systèmes industriels. Analyse d’accidents industriels (Tchernobyl, Challenger). L’après-midi est consacrée aux modèles d’analyse des incidents dans une centrale nucléaire, intégrant les facteurs techniques, humains et organisationnels Jeudi : « Gestion de crise». Un exposé relatif aux modalités de gestion de crise est complété par la visite du centre de commandement de la Préfecture de Police de Paris et par l’intervention d’un opérationnel relatant ses expériences de terrain.Vendredi : « Retour d’expérience et synthèse de la semaine ». Cette dernière journée aborde le thème de l’apprentissage par l’expérience. La synthèse des principaux acquis du cours clôt cette semaine de formation.Programme détaillé :Le programme journalier du cours sera consultable 10 jours environ avant le début de l'enseignement sur www.ensmp.fr (rubrique Ingénieurs civils)Ce cours s'adresse a priori à tous les élèves intéressés par la gestion des risques et désireux de s'initier à une question qui tient une place prépondérante tant dans le monde de l'industrie, de l'entreprise que dans la vie de tous les jours. Ce cours est également ouvert à la formation permanente. Il ne nécessite a priori aucun pré-requis. Il est accompagné d'un support de cours.Le contrôle des connaissances s'effectuera en dehors de la période de cours. Il s'agira d'une épreuve écrite sous la forme d'un devoir à rendre.


Course code MP17Course title Project Finance : Non-Recourse FinanceInstitution Mines ParisTechCourse address 60 boulevard Saint-Michel, 75272 Paris Cedex 06City ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Margaret ARMSTRONG, Centre d'Économie Industrielle, ENSMPTelephoneFaxEmailParticipating professors Alain GALLI, Centre d'Économie Industrielle, ENSMPNumber of places Minimum: 8, Maximum: 20, Reserved for local students: 0

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Project evaluation, non-recourse financing, mining, oil industry, infrastructure, power generation, satellites & telecom, export insurance

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Hundreds of millions of dollars are required in capital expenditure, to build and develop projects such oil fields and mines, electric power stations, satellites and telecom, auto-routes and bridges. In return, revenues are highly uncertain. For natural resources such as oil and metals, they depend on commodity prices that fluctuate wildly. Over recent years, the price of crude oil has risen from about $10 per barrel to $135 while gold has risen from $250 to over $900. Similarly even if tolls can be fixed for new auto-routes, it is difficult to predict the traffic.From a financial point of view, borrowing the funds as a corporate loan would be problematic. Small companies do not have the cash-flows to provide the guarantees required; large companies prefer to develop the projects off their balance sheets in order to keep their ratings high and their interest rates low. This has led to the development of non-recourse project financing.These types of projects are characterised by high capital expenditures, long loan periods (often 10 - 20 years) and uncertain revenue streams. Analysing them requires a sound knowledge of the underlying technical domain as well as financial modelling skills. This is why engineers play a leading role in project finance - both in industry and in banks.Please note that the course does not cover market finance or corporate finance (mergers & acquisitions) etc The aim of this course is to introduce students to non-recourse finance in general and to show them how it is applied in several important domains :*0 - Mining & Petroleum *1 - Satellites & Telecom *2 - Infrastructure *3 - Power generationSpeakers from industry and from banking will present case studies, from different points of view. As many of the projects are based in developing countries, the special problems of working in these areas will be addressed. A presentation from a credit export agency will cover this topic.

The daily course programme will be available about 10 days prior to the course, please see : www.ensmp.fr (under the link , ""Ingénieurs Civils"")."Students should be interested in industry as well as finance. Those who have a laptop computer are requested to bring it.During the course, students working in small groups prepare and deliver a powerpoint presentation in English on a topic related to project finance. Afterwards, they are given a 3 week period after the end of the course to submit a written report in English or in French. Marks will be based on the report content and level of understanding of the subject.


Course code MP18Course title Geointelligence for Natural Resource Evaluation and Sustainable ManagementInstitution Mines ParisTechCourse address 60 boulevard Saint-Michel, 75272 Paris Cedex 06City ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Fair Minimum level of French Poor

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Thierry ROUSSELIN, ENSMPTelephoneFaxEmail


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Political risk & environmental assessment, economic evaluation, multi-criteria decision analysis, project management and decisionsOpen Source Intelligence, virtual globes, remote sensing, GIS, data analysis, integration techniques, modeling of natural resources, MCDA tools

[email protected] R. SINDING-LARSEN, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) - Email : [email protected]

This course provides an introduction to the problems of knowledge extraction and multi-criterion decisions based on available satellite imagery, digital maps and open sources on the net (with an emphasis on data gathered with virtual globes : Google Earth, …). It is particularly focused on practical applications to the sustainable management of renewable natural resources and their political, environmental and economic evaluation (oil & gas and mining investments, water resources, agri-business and environmental problems). Based on a real oil exploration case in Chad with strong political, economic and environmental issues, the course offers a mix of teaching sessions (offering basics on the various techniques involved), presentations of the case by thematic experts (petroleum geologist, cartographer, geographer, journalist, banker, lender, environmental risk expert, NGO representative…) and labs (practical) including hands-on initiation to remote sensing, data integration techniques, resource economic evaluation, environmental accounting and multicriteria mediated decisions. The course is given in English.The course has various goals :· First, to open the minds of participants to the many facets of geospatial data (with a particular focus on earth observation from space) and how to use them in decision processes using the wealth of information available on the web ; · Second, to develop a practical experience in ways of extracting useful knowledge regarding natural resources management using on-line software collaborative techniques; · Last, to understand the complexity of resources evaluation and project decisions and the mediation of different views using multicriteria decision analysis, especially in decisions where there is no “easy” solution to balance opinions and conflicts between different socio-economical actors (oil companies, governments, financial institutions, NGOs, local citizens).Course website: http://www.geosint.com/index.php



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Technical lectures : Principles of economic geointelligence – Open source and geospatial information on the net – Remote sensing – Geographic Information management – Petroleum geology and geophysics – From oil finds to full cycle economics – Environmental and pipeline risks – multicriterion decision analysisCase study lectures : Chad and its neighbours – The Exxon-Chad project – The Chinese oil projects – Future development scenario – Environmental risk and local hydrology – The Darfur crisis contextCase study: Students will have two days of sessions on processing data and solving a practical case in the sustainable development of new oil fields. They will have access to the case history, satellite imagery and a complete geospatial data base. They will have professional software (training versions) for data management and combination and for multi-criterion decision analysis. Students will be organized in project teams, each team providing analysis for one party (western oil company; Chinese oil company; local governments; World Bank; NGOs; …). At the end during a mediation session, each team will propose its analysis for various development scenarios.All the teaching material in English is stored on a Web site available ten days before the course. Basics in statistics. Previous knowledge of statistical decision analysis and basic project economics is appreciated but not required.The students are offered a 3 weeks period for finalizing the writing of a short report based on the practical sessions. Notation will be based on course participation, report content and level of understanding of the subject.


Course code MP19Course title Operations research in the industryInstitution Mines ParisTechCourse address 60 boulevard Saint Michel, 75272 Paris cedex 06, FranceCity ParisMinimum year of study 5th year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Jean-Christophe CulioliTelephoneFaxEmail


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Operations Research, Optimization, Linear Programming, Dynamic Programming, Revenue Management, Yield Management, Inventory Control, Planning, Shortest-Path, Scheduling, Routing, Graph methods, Pairing, Rotation building, Airline, Telecommunication, Energy

[email protected] VanhaverbekeSébastien LemaireSylvain Le NestourJulien PeyrieuxEkbel BouzgarrouJean-Christophe Culioli

This course will focuss on three important concepts of Optimization and Computer Science theory : linear programming (LP), graph theory and dynamic programming (DP). Its aim is to provide ATHENS students with a solid background in Operations Research so they can tackle real problems in the industry. The domain of applications is spreading from planning, to logistics, from routing to and inventory control to revenue management. After a two days "crash-course" in operations research that will focuss on fondamental concepts and techniques, we will work with them on 6 test-cases that can be found in Airlines or Transportation companies, Telecommunication companies, Services and commodities. OR Crash-course = two daysLinear ProgrammingDynamic ProgrammingDuality : how it is used in algorithmsInteger and Mixed-Integer ProgrammingGraph Theory : the main models Heuristics, Branch & Bound, Column generationAdvanced Modelling Applications = three days Inventory control Planning and assignment problems Network optimization Scheduling Routing, Shortest-Path problems Revenue Management Some knowledge of mathematical modelisation, duality concepts in optimization, an interest in computer science and programming, the ability to use spreadsheets.


Course code TA01Course title Marchés financiers et gestion des risquesInstitution Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Techniques AvancéesCourse address ENSTA - 32, Boulevard Victor - 75015 ParisCity ParisMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French Good Key wordsLanguage FrenchProfessor responsible David LEFEVRETelephone 01 45 52 53 64Fax 01 45 52 52 82EmailParticipating professors David ALLOUCHENumber of places Minimum: 10, Maximum: 45, Reserved for local students: 25

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Course exam Le module est validé à 2 crédits ECTS par un examen final en dernière séance.

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Les entreprises sont exposées aux fluctuations des paramètres fondamentaux de l’économie comme les taux de change, les taux d’intérêt, les valeurs boursières… et recherchent des moyens efficaces de couverture.Les marchés financiers sont devenus de plus en plus sophistiqués dans leurs différents procédés pour évaluer, isoler, restructurer et transférer les risques.L’objectif de ce cours est de présenter le fonctionnement des marchés dérivés, les principaux produits qui y sont échangés et leurs apports en terme de gestion des risques.financiers.II - Principes généraux d’organisation des marchés financiers.III - Introduction aux marchés dérivés : fonctionnement institutionnel, acteurs en présence, présentation des différents produits dérivés (contrats à terme, swaps, options) et les stratégies de couverture, de spéculation ou d’arbitrage qu’ils permettent.IV - Stratégies sur options à l’échéance et combinaisons d’options.V – Etude de cas pratiques.La pédagogie repose sur un enseignement magistral, des études de cas ou exercices en séance, et sur un examen final des connaissances. Ce cours s’adresse principalement à des étudiants n’ayant pas de connaissances préalables sur le sujet.


Course code TA02Course title Software reliabilityInstitution Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Techniques AvancéesCourse address ENSTA ParisTech – 32 Bd Victor, 75015 ParisCity ParisMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None Key words software reliability, operational environment fault removal, measurement, trend analysisLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Florin POPENTIU Telephone 01 45 81 78 19Fax 01 45 81 31 19Email


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Prerequisites Basic knowledge in programming and statistics.

Course exam Exam based on a mini-project programmed during the computer based sessions

[email protected], [email protected] POPENTIU, UNESCO Chair in Information Technologies, University of Oradea (Romania)/The Technical University of Denmark

Motto: “Prediction is very difficult especially of the future” ( Niels Bohr)The objective of this course is to answer the following questions: What is software reliability? Why are the statistical methods necessary? How do you measure and predict the software reliability? A computer is a deterministic machine - why can’t we predict when it will fail next? If software is such a problem why not build it in hardware? There is evidence that defects have their origin in design errors. It becomes difficult or impossible to ensure that software contains no faults. The software reliability is currently a very sensitive area in telecommunications for example the introduction of new services. The course presents opportunities in the field of prediction of software reliability and the tools allowing to characterize the accuracy and quality forecasts. The theory is the best practice! Various methods and techniques that we approach based on collected data: the software reliability growth models, statistical tests, among which trend tests (graphic and statistics methods). Day 1: Key features of software systems Day 2: Measuring software reliability Day 3: Models for analysis of the software reliability growth.Day 4: Evaluation of software reliability predictionsDay 5: Accuracy and quality of forecasts; Capabilities and limitations, Unanswered Questions, Case studies. Delivered documentationCopy of slides and of attached documents presented on the Web. http://www.kurser.dtu.dk/02445.aspx?menulanguage=en-gbCourse URL: http://www2.imm.dtu.dk/~popentiu/Software_Reliability.html


Course code TA03Course title Cloud PhysicsInstitution Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Techniques AvancéesCourse address Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Techniques AvancéesCity ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None Key words Clouds, convection, radiation, climat, modeling, observation, scientific researchLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Karine BERANGERTelephone 00 33 (0)1.69.31.97.53Fax 00 33 (0)1.69.31.99.97EmailParticipating professors Rémy ROCA, Jean-Yves GRANDPEIXNumber of places Minimum: 8, Maximum: 45, Reserved for local students: 0

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Course exam Written reports based on two numerical experiments (Reports I and II).

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Clouds play a particularly important role for the Earth system. The impact of anthropogenic variations of the atmospheric composition is unknown and it is the first error source of the numerical weather forecasts. The representation of clouds in these numerical tools is a major topic of the scientific community working on the weather and the climatic changes. The goal of this course is to allow the students to access of present scientific questions in this domain.For that, the first part of the course presents the bases of the cloud phenomenology, in particular the physical properties, and introduces the context of global modeling in which the property parameterization efforts are devoted. On this topic, a numerical experiment on cloud-radiation interactions will be investigated by the students. In the second part of the course, macro-physics of clouds, series of conceptual models(storms, fronts, ...), and also some observational dedicated tools are presented. This topic is completed by an analysis of the warm cloud micro-physics (the experiment of the bottle). The students will do a numerical work illustrating the cloud convection in a global climatic model.Monday AM:The clouds in the atmosphere : Climatology and Phenomenology Monday PM:The clouds in the atmosphere : Cloud impacts on the weather Tuesday AM:The clouds in the atmospheric models, parameterizations. Tuesday PM: The clouds in the climatic models. Wednesday AM:Micro-physics of clouds: Thermodynamic of warm clouds, Bottle experiment. Wednesday PM:Exam Part I (begin) : Study on the cloud-radiation interactions : Use of a radiative transfer numerical code to study the impact of clouds on the radiative budget at the surface and top of the atmosphere.Thursday AM:Macro-physics of clouds: The individual cloud systems (simple models of fronts, storms, etc) Thursday PM:Exam Part I (end) : End of the study and written of Report I. Friday AM:Exam Part II (begin) : Study of the convective clouds in the climatic model LMDz. Sensitivity experiments of the 1D cloud scheme. Friday PM:Exam Part II (end) : Comparison studies with 3D LMDz outputs. Report II.


Course code TA04Course title Medical ImageryInstitution Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Techniques AvancéesCourse address ENSTA - 32, Boulevard Victor - 75015 ParisCity ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None Key words Medical imageryLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Antoine MANZANERA, ENSTA - 32, Bld VICTOR 75015Telephone 01.45.52.44.42Fax 01.45.52.55.87Email


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Prerequisites Basic Knowledge in signal or image processing is desirable

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[email protected] Jean-Marie ROCCHISANI (Avicenne University Hospital and INRIA)Eric BARDINET (CNRS, Pitié-Salpêtrière University Hospital)

The course aims at familiarizing the students with the medical imagery.This field of the medicine has been for several years in spectacular technological changes, notably making use of numerical technologies and image processing.It is a decisive tool in diagnosis as well as in therapy.Using techniques transposable with other applications, it now represents an area of major economic interest.

The course will be based on an alternation of theoretical talks and visits which will give an outline of the most recent paths of development.

Teaching program:- Physical principles and techniques: digital radiology, computed tomography, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance imaging, echography. - Methods for computing tomographic images.- Methods of visualization of the three-dimensional images. - Three-dimensional image processing: why and how.- Introduction to medical robotics.- Visits to a medical imagery company, a research laboratory, and to a Department of Radiology. - Examples of applications in diagnosis and therapy. - Picture and communication archiving systems. - Social-economic aspects of the medical imagery.Projected Program:

day 1: introduction. Physical bases of X-rays and Gamma imageries. Basic tomographic reconstruction. CT, SPECT and PET Technology.day 2: Physical bases and technology of MRI and echography. 2D and 3D visualization. Image processing 1.day 3: (AM): Image processing 2. (PM): visit of Neuroradiology Department (CT, angiography, MRI, PACS); if available visits of a MEG-EEG centre and of a nuclear Medicine department.day 4: visit of a manufacturer (General Electric Medical Systems). XR tube factory. Advanced 3D tomographic reconstruction , and demonstrations. day 5: (AM): PACS. The medical imaging market. (PM): free or laboratory sessions .

The exam will consist of a short evaluation of presented notions and a report (an analysis of a scientic paper, or research bibliography)


Course code TA05Course title CryptographyInstitution Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Techniques AvancéesCourse address ENSTA - 32, Boulevard Victor - 75015 ParisCity ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French Good Key words CryptographieLanguage English/FrenchProfessor responsible Françoise Levy-dit-Vehel - ENSTA - 32, Boulevard VICTOR 75015Telephone 01.45.52.54.82Fax 01.45.52.52.82Email


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[email protected] Bresson (SGDN/DCSSI)Haythem Gadacha (VIACCESS)

This course deals with modern cryptographic algorithms and protocols. It starts with an introduction on classical cryptography and information theory. It then proceeds to modern cryptography and the notion of public-key cryptography. The techniques are illutrated by the presentation of many cryptosystems, both state-of-the-art systems which are considered as secure and broken systems, which allow us to introduce the art of cryptanalysis. Finally, we turn to the application of such cryptosystems in cryptographic protocols, as well as real-life software security issues.

This course requires a good working knowledge of computer science and mathematics, including programming, algebra and some number theory. About half of the time will consist in applied session during which cryptographic algorithms and cryptanalytic techniques are implemented.Introduction, Historical cryptography,Secret Key algorithm (block and stream ciphers). Formal definition of security, Information theory, Pseudo-Randomness.

Second day: Cryptography and complexity. Public Key cryptography, Reminder of number theory basics. Example of cryptosystems. Third day: Message authentication codes, Hash function and modes of operation. Identification and Signatures.

Fourth day: Elements of cryptanalysis. Study of DES and its cryptanalysis, generic methods, linear and differential cryptanalysis.Public-key cryptanalysis, factorisation, discrete logarithms.

Fifth day: Practical cryptography: From asymmetric cryptography to PKI. Certificates. Real threats and their modelling in DRM; PayTV... HW and HW/SW-interface attacks.-Programming: Good knowledge of C and Unix, including debugging and profiling tools.

-Algebra: Groups, Rings, Finite fields, linear algebra, polynomials

-Computer science: Knowledge of classical algorithm and data types.Evaluation based on a mini-project programmed during the computer based sessions and on a mini- written exam.


Course code TA06Course title Energie et environnementInstitution Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Techniques AvancéesCourse address ENSTA - 32, Boulevard Victor - 75015 ParisCity ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French Good Key wordsLanguage FrenchProfessor responsible Bertrand REYNIER (ENSTA) et Christophe BELLOT (EDF)TelephoneFaxEmailParticipating professors Christophe BELLOT (EDF)Number of places Minimum: 0, Maximum: 40, Reserved for local students: 0

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Les choix énergétiques doivent prendre en compte, l'ensemble des impacts sur notre environnement: épuisement des ressources naturelles, rejets thermiques et polluants, sûreté d'exploitation et risque industriel.Plus largement, les décisions concernant nos modes de production et nos manières de consommer sont à partager avec l'ensemble des parties prenantes de la société civile. Elles doivent répondre à leurs attentes et s'inscrire dans une logique de Développement Durable.La question des choix énergétiques doit donc intégrer à la fois les performances des filières et des procédés, l'inventaire des ressources, des besoins et des impacts, l'étude des stratégies possibles et, en perspective, les pistes pour le long terme.Ce nouveau cours destiné à une ouverture européenne, se propose d'éclaircir objectivement ces diverses questions qui sont au cœur de l'actualité et des choix économiques.

Planning du cours:Lundi matin: Les ressources énergétiques : enjeux stratégiques.Lundi après-midi: Le nucléaire : situation et perspectives.Mardi matin: Structure d’un parc de production d’électricité.Mardi après-midi: Mérites comparés des différentes filières, les EnR dans les pays en développement.Mercredi matin: Effet de serre et modèles atmosphériques.Mercredi après-midi: Transport automobile – Perspectives d’avenir.Jeudi matin: Impact de l’environnement sur la production d’électricité.Jeudi après-midi: Le coût des impacts environnementaux .Vendredi matin: MDE et Optimisation des systèmes énergétiques dans les bâtiments.Vendredi après-midi: Conclusions et perspectives. Contrôle des acquis.Programme Pédagogique:- Les entreprises au cœur du Développement Durable.- Le partage des ressources- Stratégie de l'énergie, impact sur l'environnement- Filières énergétiques- Les modèles atmosphèriques et océaniquesConnaissances préalables nécessaires:- Niveau 1er cycle: thermodynamique, mécanique des fluides incompressibles.Contrôle des connaissances:- Date et lieu de l'examen: ENSTA.- Forme du contrôle: Un bilan écrit sur l'un des sujets abordés dans le cours.


Course code TA07Course title Propulsion éolienneInstitution Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Techniques AvancéesCourse address ENSTA - 32, Boulevard Victor - 75015 ParisCity ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French Fair Key words Conception des bateaux à voileLanguage FrenchProfessor responsible Thomas LoiseleuxTelephone 01 45 52 61 92Fax 01 45 52 54 93EmailParticipating professors Jérôme VédrenneNumber of places Minimum: 0, Maximum: 24, Reserved for local students: 10

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Ce module analyse les différents systèmes de propulsion éolienne, qui a repris une place significative dans l'industrie navale grâce au sport et à la plaisance.Le cours illustré par l'analyse de projets originaux, présente l'arsenal des méthodes les plus modernes de conception des bateaux à voile. On y aborde également le rôle de la météorologie dans la conception et l'utilisation des systèmes.Programme Pédagogique:Lundi matin : Introduction - Equations généralesLundi après-midi : LibreMardi matin : Résistance des coques à l'avancement / ProjetMardi après-midi : Influence de la géométrie des coques sur la performance / ProjetMercredi matin : Appendices (fonctionnement, conception) / ProjetMercredi après-midi : LibreJeudi matin : Aérodynamique des profils minces / ProjetJeudi après-midi : Effet aérodynamiques tridimensionnels / ProjetVendredi matin : ProjetVendredi après-midi : ProjetConnaissances préalables nécessaires :Notions de mécanique des fluides et du solide, excel (TD)Connaissances en architecture navaleNotions de navigation Contrôle des connaissances:Sur un travail effectué en travaux dirigés (rapport à remettre)


Course code TA09Course title Géosciences Marines: Evolution de l'océan et système terreInstitution Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Techniques AvancéesCourse address Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Techniques AvancéesCity ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French Good

Key wordsLanguage FrenchProfessor responsible Laurent MORTIER - ENSTA - 32, Boulevard VICTORTelephone 01.45.52.59.48Fax 01.45.52.55.87EmailParticipating professors Yves LANCELOTNumber of places Minimum: 10, Maximum: 25, Reserved for local students: 0

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Prerequisites - Connaissances générales en Océanologie, Sciences de la Terre, Physique et Chimie.

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Sédimentation océanique, paléocéanographie, évolution climatique, gestion de l'environnement global.

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"L'objectif de ce cours est de présenter à des élèves-ingénieurs les caractéristiques fondamentales de la couverture sédimentaire globale de l'Océan et les processus majeurs qui contrôlent leur dépôt et leur répartition dans le temps et l'espace (tectonique des plaques, circulation océanique), afin d'analyser comment l'Océan intervient dans l'évolution du système Terre.Sont exposés successivement: la nouvelle approche ""systémique"" de l'étude de la Planète Terre, son évolution dynamique sous l'action de différentes ""fonctions forçantes"", les mécanismes de la sédimentation, la répartition temporo-spatiale des sédiments dans les grands bassins océaniques, puis l'utilisation de l'enregistrement sédimentaire aux fins de reconstitution de l'évolution océanique globale de la Terre sur de longues périodes du passé, afin de tenter de prévoir l'évolution future du climat."Le ""système externe"" de la terre.- Sédimentaton océanique et enregistrement de l'évolution globale de l'océan.- Techniques d'observation et de prélèvement des sédiments océaniques.- Sédimentation ""terrigène"" et sédimentation océanique biogène.- La couverture sédimentaire des grands bassisn océaniques: océans Atlantique, Pacifique et Indien.-Méthodes de la paléocéanographie; chronologie sédimentaire (principes de statigraphie océanique). Paléocéanographie globale et relations avec l'évolution climatique. Paramètres paléocéanographiques enregistrés dans les sédiments océaniques. Méthodes d'analyse des séries sédimentaires à haute résolution.Etude de cas: les dépôts riches en matière organique de l'Atlantique; enchaînement d'évènements (l'évolution des derniers 20 millions d'années).- Influence du volcanisme sur le climat.- L'homme et le climat: le changement climatique.

Planning du cours:Lundi matin: Le ""système externe"" de la Terre. Sédimentation océanique et enregistrement de l'évolution globale de l'Océan.Lundi après-midi: Techniques d'observation et de prélèvement des sédiments océaniques. La sédimentation ""terrigène"".Mardi matin: La sédimentation océanique biogène. La couverture sédimentaire de grands bassins océaniques: Océans Atlantique, Pacifique et Indien.Mardi après-midi: Libre.Mercredi matin: Méthodes de la Paléocéanographie: Chronologie sédimentaire: principes de statigraphie océanique; Paléocéanographie globale et relations avec l'évolution climatique; Paramètres paléocéanographiques enregistrés dans les sédiments océaniques; Méthodes d'analyse des séries sédimentaires à haute résolution.Mercredi après-midi: Etude de cas: les dépôts riches en matière organique de l'Atlantique. Enchaînement d'évènements: l'évolution des derniers 20 millions d'années. Cycles climatiques des derniers 2,5 millions d'années. Influence du volcanisme sur le climat.Jeudi matin: L'homme et le climat: le changement climatique.Jeudi après-midi: Libre.Vendredi matin: Contrôle des connaissances.Vendredi après-midi: Contrôle des connaissances

- Date et lieu de l'examen: ENSTA.- Forme du contrôle: Exposés oraux.


Course code TA11Course title NanotechnologiesInstitution Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Techniques AvancéesCourse address Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Techniques AvancéesCity ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible A. SibilleTelephone +33 (0)1 69 31 97 80, +33 (0)1 45 52 63 68Fax +33 (0)1 45 52 83 27EmailParticipating professors D. Boschetto, M. Goffmann, A. Talneau, H. Jaffrès, A.M. HaghiriNumber of places Minimum: 10, Maximum: 25, Reserved for local students: 0

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nanosciences, nanotubes, semiconductors, magnetism, tunnel effect, electron spin, photons, quantum mechanics,

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"Nanotechnologies are promised to a bright future, according to many analysts throughout the world. ""There is plenty of room at the bottom"", as prophesied by the famous scientist Richard Feynman at the occasion of his Nobel lecture in 1965. Indeed there are 7 orders of magnitude to gain in objects size when descending from the millimeter length easily accessible to humans, to the sub-nanometer details of atomic structures. Triggered by this visionary speech, a major research effort has then been carried out towards the shrinking of objects, and towards their observation. This has resulted in very much progress especially in the last two decades, both in theoretical, experimental (instruments) and engineering areas. This has come to the point that nanotechnologies are now considered to be the next main development step for our economies, bringing perspectives similar to those of silicon electronics in the sixties.

The course mainly adopts the “bottom-up” approach, which consists in starting from microscopic properties of the matter at the atomic or molecular levels, and using these properties for structuring and exploiting nano-objects towards a variety of goals. Beyond a pure academic motivation, the course intends to make students “touch and feel” both the close or distant promises of nanotechnologies in terms of real world applications, and the technical difficulties to attain these goals. It will be delivered by researchers from the French leading laboratories in nanotechnologies.""Monday morning: Introduction to basics physics knowledge of structure and dynamics in crystalsMonday afternoon: Introduction to nano-structures and their dynamicsTuesday morning and afternoon: Quantum point devices ; carbon nanotubes ; Coulomb blockade ; tunnel effect microscopy ; molecular transistorsWednesday morning: Nanophotonics ; photonic band structures ; optical microcavitiesWednesday afternoon: Visit of a Nanotechnology Laboratory: nano-objects characterization techniques and instruments ; nanolithography ; nanofabrication …Thursday morning and afternoon: Interactions between magnetic moments (spins) ; origin of magnetism, nanomagnetism in engineered multilayers ; giant magnetoresistance ; application to magnetic storage ; spintronicsFriday morning and afternoon: nano-objects ; fabrication of semiconductor quantum dots ; epitaxial growth ; nanofabrication and nanostructuring"Undergraduate knowledge in general physics (magnetism and electricity, mechanics, geometrical and physical optics, thermodynamics), and a basic culture of quantum mechanics and atomistics (wavefunctions, Schrödinger equation, Heisenberg relation, photons, electron spin…)The students will analyse one given subject in the area of nanotechnologies from either the scientific or the application point of view (choice), and to write a short report of their understanding and their view about the importance and the perspectives of this subject. They will be given a reasonable delay to deliver their report after the end of the course.


Course code TA12Course title Physique et philosophie: quels liens?Institution Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Techniques AvancéesCourse address Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Techniques AvancéesCity ParisMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French Fair Key words Philosophie, épistémologie, physique, techniqueLanguage FrenchProfessor responsible Vincent BONTEMSTelephone + 33 1 45 41 71 64FaxEmailParticipating professors Vincent BontemsNumber of places Minimum: 15, Maximum: 30, Reserved for local students: 0

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Programme to be followedPrerequisites Pas de prérequis.

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Nous étudierons comment l’évolution des théories physiques impose des transformations irréversibles à la philosophie, que ce soient « des découvertes philosophiques négatives », pour reprendre l’expression de Maurice Merleau-Ponty, au sens où les résultats qu’elle obtient peuvent rendre caduques certaines métaphysiques, ou de manière positive quand la science induit le développement de nouveaux concepts, ou encore en faisant émerger des questions inédites (par exemple quand le progrès technologique transforment les conditions de la réflexion éthique). La philosophie doit donc réviser constamment sa méthode pour demeurer contemporaine des sciences de son temps.

La première partie du séminaire consistera donc à étudier comment l’évolution des théories physiques (en particulier les théories de la relativité) représentent un « tremblement de concepts » pour la philosophie au début du XXe siècle.La seconde partie sera consacrée, d’une part, aux fondements philosophiques de la physique quantique actuelle, d’autre part, à la philosophie des techniques et de la technologie.

Vincent Bontems, ingénieur au CEA, secrétaire général du Centre international de Synthèse, docteur en histoire des sciences, agrégé de philosophie, ancien élève de l’ENS-LSH.

Il sera demandé aux étudiants de rédiger un “mini-essai”, qu’ils devront remettre dans les jours qui suivront le cours.


Course code TA14Course title De la terre aux étoiles : mécanique céleste et physique stellaireInstitution Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Techniques AvancéesCourse address Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Techniques AvancéesCity ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French Good Key words Astrophysique, physique stellaire, mécanique célesteLanguage FrenchProfessor responsible Jérôme PerezTelephone +33 (0)1 45 52 52 49Fax +33 (0)1 45 52 52 82EmailParticipating professors Roland Lehoucq et Florent DeleflieNumber of places Minimum: 8, Maximum: 30, Reserved for local students: 0

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Prerequisites

Course exam à définir

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Ce cours est une introduction a deux problèmatiques complémentaires qui se posent en astrophysique : 1) Comment étudier la Terre (forme, évolution, ...) à partir du champ gravitationnel qu'elle crée et d'observations locales mais directes du mouvement de satellites artificiels. 2) Comment rendre compte du fonctionnement des étoiles à partir de modèles physiques confrontés à des observations globales.Premiere Partie : Etude de la Terre1)Eléments de mécanique céleste 2)Mouvement d'un satellite artificiel dans le champ gravitationnel de Terre3)Modèles Terrestres

Deuxième Partie : Etude des étoiles1) Propriétés physiques des étoiles2) Evolution stellaire3) Modèles d'étoilesCours de mécanique de base, Cours de mécanique quantique et statistique de base (base = 1ère année école d'ingénieur)


Course code TA15Course title Remote Sensing of the Earth from SpaceInstitution Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Techniques AvancéesCourse address ENSTA, 32 Bd Victor, Paris15City ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None Key words Remote sensing, satellite, meteorology, geostatisticsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Laurent MORTIER Telephone + 33 1 44 27 72 75 Fax + 33 1 44 27 38 05Email


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Prerequisites Background in Physics, Mechanics and Statistics. Computer practice is also needed.

Course exam Written report based on the lab work done during the last two days of the course.

[email protected]: Rémy Roca, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique (LMD)Lecturers: Filipe Aires, CNRS, LMDJacqueline Boutin, CNRS, Laboratoire d’Océanographie et Climat : Expérimentation et Approches NumériquesHélène Brogniez, Université Versailles Saint-Quentin, Centre d’étude des Environnement Terrestre et PlanétaireFrancois-Marie Bréon, Centre pour l’Energie Atomique, Laboratoire de sciences du Climat et de l’Environnement Michel Capderou, Université Pierre-et-Marie Curie, LMDEric Defer, CNRS, Laboratoire d'Etude du Rayonnement et de la Matière en Astrophysique (LERMA)François Forget, CNRS, LMD Alain Maestrini, Université Pierre-et-Marie Curie, Laboratoire de Instruments et Systèmes d’Ile de FranceCatherine Prigent, CNRS, LERMA

The purpose of this course is to provide the basic scientific background to students interested in Earth remote sensing from space and its applications. The lectures start with the fundamental elements of the basic physics involved in remote sensing. A wide range of applications will be covered, from atmospheric sounding to land and ocean studies. An introduction to the satellite orbitography and instrumentation is also proposed. Another lecture will present innovative statistical techniques to retrieve geophysical parameters from satellite observations. Similar remote sensing techniques are adopted for the explorations of the planets in solar system and a course will be dedicated to Mars. Numerical works are planed for two half days: the first one will focus on the interpretation of real satellite observations at different wavelengths and the second will concentrate on radiative transfer simulations and inversion of satellite observations. Each lecture lasts half a day (roughly 3h-3h30). Each numeric session last half a day (roughly 3h30-4h00).Monday 17 November AM - Introduction to Earth remote sensing from space (F. M. Bréon)Monday 17 November PM - Remote sensing of the atmosphere (H. Brogniez)Tuesday 18 November AM - Satellite orbitography (M. Capderou)Tuesday 18 November PM - Land surface remote sensing (C. Prigent) Wednesday 19 November AM - Ocean remote sensing from space (J. Boutin)Wednesday 19 November PM - Retrieval techniques (F. Aires)Thursday 20 November AM - Satellite instrumentation (A. Maestrini)Thursday 20 November PM - Remote sensing of planets: the example of Mars (F. Forget)Friday 21 November AM - Numeric: Interpretation of satellite observations (E. Defer)Friday 21 November PM - Numeric: simulation of observations and inversions (F. Aires)


Course code TA16Course title La performance théâtraleInstitution Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Techniques AvancéesCourse address ENSTA, 32 Bd Victor, Paris15City ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French Fair Key words Théâtre, performanceLanguage FrenchProfessor responsible Rosaria RUFFINITelephone 0039 349 4287332 \ 0033689602260FaxEmailParticipating professors Rosaria RUFFININumber of places Minimum: 8, Maximum: 30, Reserved for local students: 0

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Prerequisites None

Course exam Examen écrit lors de la dernière séance.

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Le cours se propose d’offrir aux étudiants les outils critiques indispensables et généraux pour l’analyse d’une pratique théâtrale performative et pour l’évaluation de l’impact que de telles pratiques ont eu sur la scène théâtrale occidentale du vingtième siècle. A l’aide de vidéos, d’enregistrement audio et de photographiques, plusieurs formes performatives occidentales et non occidentales seront examinées. Théâtre et performance : en quoi se différencient-ils et quand convergent-ils ? Le langage théâtral et le langage performatif seront analysés selon certaines lignes fondamentales : espace, temps et durée, relation entre « performeur » et spectateur, rôle du public, modèle de l’assistance. On examinera ensuite la structure scénique de certaines formes performatives asiatiques et africaines ; les exemples seront pris en compte selon l’influence qu’ils ont eue sur le théâtre contemporain. Ce parcours à travers les formes de la performance qui ont renouvelé le langage scénique du théâtre au XXe siècle, aboutira à la vision et l’analyse de spectacles des metteurs en scène qui ont marqué un détour, durant les années 70, sur les scènes européennes (Tadeusz Kantor, Jerzy Grotowski, Living Theatre, Odin Teatret, Bob Wilson). Une attention particulière sera, enfin, portée sur l’œuvre du metteur en scène anglais installé à Paris, Peter Brook.


Course code TA18Course title Marine renewable energiesInstitution Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Techniques AvancéesCourse address ENSTA ParisTech, 32 boulevard Victor, 75015 ParisCity ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Mr Thomas LOISELEUXTelephoneFaxEmailParticipating professorsNumber of places Minimum: 8, Maximum: 25, Reserved for local students: 0

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Programme to be followedPrerequisitesCourse exam Exam or project, to be specified.

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The emergence of renewable energies has a central place in the changes that will occur by 2020 with the decrease of hydrocarbon reserves on the one hand and the need for less polluting energy sources on the other. The marine environment offers a wide range of possibilities in this area: wind, ocean currents, tidal currents, waves, ocean thermal energy, osmotic pressure, biomass. All these energy sources to be considered in a political, economic and social context which is steadily evolving.


Course code TPT01Course title Image ProcessingInstitution TELECOM ParisTechCourse address Télécom ParisTech, 46 rue Barrault - 75013 ParisCity ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Fair Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Florence TUPINTelephone + 33 (0) 1 45 81 72 45Fax + 33 (0) 1 45 81 37 94 EmailParticipating professors 1 or 2 from the network, the others from Télécom ParisTechNumber of places Minimum: 10, Maximum: 30, Reserved for local students: 7

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Prerequisites Basic knowledge in signal processing, applied mathematics, and probability.

Course exam The course examination is performed through laboratory reports for each session.

Image processing, filtering, segmentation, pattern recognition, coding, satellite and medical applications

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Objectives:The objective of this course is to provide students with an introduction to digital image processing techniques and applications, from a fundamental, algorithmic and practical point of view.

In addition to a series of lectures, laboratory sessions are organized to guide the students towards a better understanding of the theoretical concepts and the implementation of the various image processing methods on real-case images. The laboratory sessions are held in computer rooms, with PC workstations, running MATLAB©. A large variety of images is provided to test the different image processing methods, illustrating a large spectrum of real-life engineering problems.

Theoretical lectures represent about half of the course, the other half being reserved for computer laboratory sessions.The series of lectures will cover the following topics:- linear filtering,- segmentation,- mathematical morphology,- psychophysiology of vision,- image coding and compression,- pattern recognition,- applications in satellite and medical imaging (segmentation, pattern recognition, scene interpretation).- linear filtering,- segmentation,- mathematical morphology,- psychophysiology of vision,- image coding and compression,- pattern recognition,- applications in satellite and medical imaging (segmentation, pattern recognition, scene interpretation).


Course code TPT05Course title Managing Communication in an International ContextInstitution TELECOM ParisTechCourse address Telecom ParisTech - 46 rue Barrault - 75013 ParisCity ParisMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None Key words Working across cultures, Interactive skills for meetings, Leadership, Role playsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Olivier FOURNOUT, Vera DICKMANTelephone + 33 (0) 1 45 81 80 24Fax + 33 (0) 1 45 65 95 15Email


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[email protected] course will be taught by Olivier FOURNOUT, who coordinates the courses on leadership within the « Soft Skills » catalogue of courses at TELECOM ParisTech, Vera DICKMAN, head of the Modern Languages and Cultures Department and James BENENSON, English teacher in the Modern Languages and Cultures Department.

The aim of the course is to become aware of one’s own style of communication and to understand how different management cultures (corporate or national) influence decision-making. Communication in an international context requires determining a common language and common processes which allow one to reach objectives quickly and efficiently whatever the cultural context.Emphasis will be laid on the role of chairing a meeting in a multicultural environment where communication patterns differ, as do expectations with regard to outcome. The chair of the meeting assumes a kind of “leadership” delegated by the groups so as to produce a certain result within the time of the meeting. The objective of the course is to provide theoretical background on intercultural communication as well as general methodology and skills for preparing, running and participating in different types of meetings.The pedagogical approach combines short methodological points, role plays and case studies.The work of Hofstede, Trompenaars and Hall will be referred to in order to define dimensions of culture that have an impact on how we communicate in general. Three interactive skills, initiating, clarifying and reacting will be presented and practiced through meetings in which the necessity for agreeing upon clearly articulated processes and their outcomes will be demonstrated. The framing function delegated to the chair of the meeting will be worked on. These concepts will then be applied to the communication process through videos, role plays and case studies. Observation, analysis and discussion will lead to a greater understanding of how communication can be managed in an international context.Participants must have an advanced level of English (level 4 or C1 in the ALTE or Common European Framework of reference).Daily attendance from 9.30am – 12.30pm and from 2 - 5pm is obligatory. Feedback on English language use will focus on effective communication rather than on linguistic errors. Active participation is the main requirement that will be taken into account for the final grade.


Course code TPT08Course title Ingénierie du risqueInstitution TELECOM ParisTechCourse address TELECOM ParisTech - 46 rue Barrault - 75013 ParisCity ParisMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French Good Key words Risque, évaluationLanguage FrenchProfessor responsible Tullio Joseph TANZITelephone + 33 (0) 1 45 81 75 06Fax + 33 (0) 1 45 81 37 94Email


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[email protected] Patrick PERROT, Chef d’escadron, Institut de Recherches Criminelles de la Gendarmerie Nationale.Frédéric DELMER, Avocat au barreau de Paris.Marine CAMPEDEL, Ingénieur de recherche, TELECOM ParisTech, Département TSI Signal-Images. [email protected] Tullio TANZI, Professeur, TELECOM ParisTech, Département TSI Signal-Images. [email protected]

Sensibiliser et initier à la complexité de l'évaluation et de la gestion des risques et des dangers dans l’entreprise. Acquérir les connaissances et méthodes fondamentales complétées d'éléments de réflexion sur le rôle de l'ingénieur. Appréhender la globalité de la gestion des dangers.

La société comme les entreprises sont aujourd'hui confrontées à des situations diverses de nature catastrophique ou accidentelle. Il existe des méthodes pour détecter les signaux faibles qui les caractérisent afin de prévenir et gérer ce type d’événement. Il est pour cela nécessaire de définir le concept de crise, d'acquérir des connaissances de bases sur la prise en compte des risques avant de pouvoir mener une réflexion sur la question.

L'objectif de ce cours est de sensibiliser et d'initier les étudiants à la complexité de l'évaluation et de la gestion des risques et des dangers au sein de l'entreprise, au travers de trois composantes inter-reliées :

• S'initier à l'observation et à l'analyse de situations de danger, par l'étude de questions d'actualité, de catastrophes passées, de "cas d'école", et ce selon des fondements théoriques et méthodologiques rigoureux. • Acquérir les connaissances et méthodes fondamentales complétées d'éléments de réflexion sur le rôle de l'ingénieur : responsabilité, retour d'expérience, aide à la décision, expertise et négociation, initiation aux méthodes d'évaluation des risques.• Appréhender la globalité de la gestion des dangers et sa complexité liée à la présence de différents niveaux d'organisation : politique et stratégie du risk management, management Hygiène - Sécurité - Environnement, réglementation…

Ce cours a pour origine des travaux et des recherches conduites au sein des Ecoles de l'Institut TELECOM. Il s'appuie très largement sur l'expérience de chercheurs et d'ingénieurs qui ont fait des risques et des dangers leur métier. Il se propose d'ouvrir l'accès à un domaine complexe en faisant la part des fondements, des méthodes.Organisation du cours dans la semaine :Lundi : Introduction à la gestion des risques - Autopsies de grandes catastrophesMardi : Méthodes d’analyse - Fiabilité humaineMercredi : Analyse des risques en milieu réel. Etude de casJeudi : Intelligence économique - Aspects juridiques de la responsabilitéVendredi : Les sciences forensiques - Gestion de connaissances et risque


Prerequisites

Course exam Le rapport rendu lors de l'étude de cas constitue le contrôle de ce module.

Description des modules :

M1 : Introduction à la gestion des risques L’objectif de ce module est de présenter la démarche qui a mené à la gestion des risques tels qu’elle est pratiquée de jours. L’apprentissage de la sécurité par l’accident est retracé à travers les âges. Divers accidents et catastrophes représentatifs sont utilisés dans un but d’illustration de cette évolution.

M2 : Autopsies de grandes catastrophesA travers l’analyse d’accidents de grande ampleur qui ont marqué notre société dans ses dernières décennies, ce module pose les bases de l’analyse de post accidentelle. Ce processus d’analyse est très important car il permet de déterminer les causes réelles et donc par la compréhension du déroulement de l’événement, il permet d’établir les modifications à apporter à fin que cela ne se reproduise pas.

M3 : Méthodes d’analyse Les diverses méthodes d’analyse de risque existantes sont présentées dans ce module.

M4 : Fiabilité humaineMéthode d’analyse de risque, principalement issus de la sûreté de fonctionnement, n’ont pas été conçu pour prendre en compte l’opérateur humain. La fiabilité humaine pose les bases de son fonctionnement. La compréhension et le respect de ce fonctionnement, au même titre que celui d’une machine, est nécessaire à la bonne cohabitation de l’opérateur humain dans un milieu technologique.

M5 : Analyse des risques en milieu réel. Etude de casDurant cette journée, l’objectif est de réaliser une analyse des risques d’une organisation technologique, dans des conditions similaires à celles rencontrées en milieu réel. Après les diverses phases d’acquisition d’informations, de préparation des données, l’analyse technique des risques pour être faite. Cette phase se termine par la rédaction d’un dossier d’analyse comportant une phase de recommandations.

M6 : Intelligence économique.Ce module présente les bases de l’intelligence économique. Il est assuré par un intervenant Qui appartient à l’Institut de Recherches Criminelles de la Gendarmerie Nationale.

M7 : Aspects juridiques de la responsabilitéLa responsabilité prend de plus en plus de place dans notre société moderne. Ce cours est assuré par un intervenant qui est avocat au barreau de Paris.

M8 : Les sciences forensiques Ce module porte sur les sciences forensiques. Il est assuré par un intervenant qui appartient à l’Institut de Recherches Criminelles de la Gendarmerie Nationale.

M9 : Gestion de connaissances et risqueLe risque est un objet polysémique. Il nécessite une équipe pluri-disciplinaire et manipule des informations d’origines et de formats différents. La gestion de connaissance fournit des outils permettant de manipuler ces données et d’en tirer les synthèses nécessaires à la prise de décision. Ce cours s'adresse à toute personne intéressée par la question de la sécurité industrielle et désireuse de s'initier à un domaine qui tient une place prépondérante tant dans le monde de l'industrie, de l'entreprise que dans la vie de tous les jours. Il ne nécessite a priori aucun pré-requis. Il est accompagné d'un support de cours et d'une bibliographie.


Course code TPT13Course title Technologies de l'information et risquesInstitution TELECOM ParisTechCourse address TELECOM ParisTech - 46 rue Barrault - 75013 ParisCity ParisMinimum year of study 3rd year Minimum level of English None Minimum level of French Good

Key wordsLanguage FrenchProfessor responsible Tullio Joseph TANZITelephone + 33 (0) 1 45 81 75 06Fax + 33 (0) 1 45 81 37 94Email


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Risques, évaluation, technologies de l'information, TIC, images, télédétection, sécurité, piratage

[email protected] PERROT, Chef d’escadron, Institut de Recherches Criminelles de la Gendarmerie Nationale.Jo WIART, Docteur en physique, directeur de l'unité de recherche de France Télécom sur l'interaction des ondes électromagnétiques et du corps humain.Alain GIROS, Gwendoline BLANCHET, Ingénieurs, Centre national d'études spatiales (CNES).Michel ROUX, Enseignant-chercheur, TELECOM ParisTech, Département TSI Signal-Images. [email protected] RITAL, Ingénieur de recherche, TELECOM ParisTech, Département TSI Signal-Images. [email protected] CAMPEDEL, Ingénieure de recherche, TELECOM ParisTech, Département TSI Signal-Images. [email protected] Tullio TANZI, Professeur, TELECOM ParisTech, Département TSI Signal-Images. [email protected]

Les catastrophes naturelles récentes que nous avons connues en France et à l’étranger, ont une fois encore démontré, si besoin était, notre exposition aux risques naturels. Ces évènements mettent en péril des vies humaines, causent des dommages économiques importants, détruisent des monuments et modifient les équilibres écologiques. La Déclaration des Droits de l’Homme rappelle que la sûreté est un droit inaliénable de l’individu. Les actions directes sur les phénomènes, bien qu’efficaces, restent limitées. Il faut donc apprendre à réduire la vulnérabilité afin de limiter les conséquences de ces catastrophes. La gestion du risque doit être intégrée dans notre quotidien.

L’utilisation des techniques modernes issues des technologies de l’information telles que la télédétection ou encore le traitement des signaux et des images, mises en œuvre conjointement avec les techniques actuelles de communication, nous offrent de nouvelles possibilités dans la gestion des événements de type catastrophiques. Ces techniques vont nous permettre dans un premier temps d’accroitre nos connaissances sur les phénomènes, puis dans un second temps d’évoluer vers une gestion de ces risques.

L'objectif de ce cours est de sensibiliser et initier à la complexité de la gestion des risques liée à l'utilisation des TIC. Pour cela, il est nécessaire d'acquérir les connaissances et méthodes fondamentales complétées d'éléments de réflexion sur le rôle de l'ingénieur.Organisation de la semaine :Lundi : Apports de l’image satellitaire pour le risque - Charte internationale "Espace et catastrophes majeures"Mardi : Détection de changement - SGBD multimédiaMercredi - Atelier Image satellitaire et risqueJeudi : Ondes électromagnétiques et risque - Data mining pour le risqueVendredi : Les sciences forensiques - Gestion de connaissances et risque


Description des modules :M1 : Apports de l’image satellitaire pour le risque

M2 : Charte internationale "Espace et catastrophes majeures"

M4 : Système de Gestion et d’Analyse des Bases de Données Multimédia « SGABDM »

M5 : Atelier ORFEO ToolBox autour de l’image satellitaire et de risque.

Ce module propose les pré-requis issus du domaine de la télédétection et de l’analyse d’images, qui sont nécessaires à la bonne compréhension de leur utilisation dans le domaine du risque.

La Charte regroupe 10 agences spatiales et organisations mondiales et vise à offrir un système unifié d’acquisition et de livraison des données satellitaires dans les cas de catastrophes d’origine naturelle ou humaine. Ce module explore les divers mécanismes d’activation de la Charte et illustre quelques activations significatives et leurs répercussions.

M3 : Détection de changement Lors d’une catastrophe, des changements importants dans l’occupation du sol et dans les diverses structures (routes, lignes de transport, bâtiments, …) apparaissent. Ce module explore divers algorithmes pour détecter et catégoriser ces changements à partir d’images satellitaires captées avant et durant/après la catastrophe.

Toute organisation professionnelle dispose d'un système d'information ‘SI’ d'une forme ou d'une autre. La révolution du monde numérique grâce aux progrès technologiques en compression et numérisation, complique plus les tâches des SI. Un système qui gère correctement un volume moyen d'activité peut s'effondrer sous l'effet d'une masse de plus en plus grande d'informations à savoir les multimédia : image, vidéo, audio, texte, etc. Dans le module SGABDM, nous abordons les fonctionnalités de stockage, de manipulation et d’analyse des images satellitaire dans un SI pour le risque. Un exemple d’application « la plate forme PLAform Tsi Online ‘PLATO’ » est présenté dans ce module.

ORFEO, Optical and Radar Federated Earth Observation, est le système dual d'observation de la Terre par satellite constitué d'une composante optique développée par le CNES, Pléiades HR, et une composante radar développée par l'ASI, Cosmo-Skymed.a développé l' "ORFEO Toolbox" (OTB), un ensemble de briques algorithmiques qui permettront le développement des outils nécessaires à l'exploitation opérationnelle des futures images (aspects tridimensionnels, détection de changements, analyse de texture, reconnaissance de formes, complémentarité optique et radar, etc.). OTB s'appuie essentiellement sur des études de R&D et des travaux de recherche doctorale et post doctorale. Dans cet atelier, et dans un premier temps, nous explorons la partie utilisation d’applications bâties autour d’OTB, des applications adaptées à la télédétection et particulièrement aux images à très haute résolution spatiale. Dans un deuxième temps, nous définissons des chaînes d’expérimentations en utilisant des fonctionnalités « filtres» pré-intégrées dans l’outil OTB.

M6 : Ondes électromagnétiques et risque. Les ondes et les champs électromagnétiques sont présents autour de nous depuis toujours tout simplement parce qu'il existe un environnement électromagnétique naturel. Notre organisme émet un rayonnement électromagnétique sous forme de radiations infrarouges. Il s’agit d’une perte de chaleur se faisant sous forme d'ondes infrarouges. Mais avec le développement des appareils électriques, de très nombreux objets de notre quotidien fonctionnent avec les ondes électromagnétiques : téléphones portables, fours à micro-ondes, radiateurs, lignes à haute tension, écrans, ... L’objectif de ce module est de pose la problématique et de présenter les divers moyens de mesure et d’estimation de l’exposition de l’être humain. Une revue sur la réglementation et sur les divers niveaux de champs complète ce cours. Il est réalisé par un spécialiste du domaine.


Prerequisites

Course exam Le rapport rendu lors de l'étude de cas constitue le contrôle de ce module.

M7 : Data mining pour le risqueLe domaine de la fouille de données permet l’extraction d’informations à partir des représentations (images satellites, photographies, données textuelles, …) dont on dispose pour gérer le risque. Ce module présente les divers outils utilisables dans ce contexte.

M8 : Les sciences forensiques Ce module porte sur les sciences forensiques. Il est assuré par un intervenant qui appartient à l’Institut de Recherches Criminelles de la Gendarmerie Nationale.

M9 : Gestion de connaissances et risqueLe risque est un objet polysémique. Il nécessite une équipe pluri-disciplinaire et manipule des informations d’origines et de formats différents. La gestion de connaissance fournit des outils permettant de manipuler ces données et d’en tirer les synthèses nécessaires à la prise de décision. Ce cours s'adresse à toute personne intéressée par la question du risque et désireuse de s'initier à un domaine qui tient une place prépondérante dans notre société moderne. Il ne nécessite a priori aucun pré-requis.


Course code TPT18Course title Quantum entanglement for communicationsInstitution TELECOM ParisTechCourse address 46 rue Barrault Paris 13City ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Isabelle ZaquineTelephone 01 45 81 78 39Fax 01 45 81 76 46Email


Objectives


Prerequisites Maxwell equations

Course exam Written exam, short questions

entanglement, spontaneous down conversion, quantum optics, EPR paradox, Bellinequalities, quantum teleportation, quantum memories.

[email protected] Zaquine (Telecom ParisTech, Traitement du Signal et des Images), Eleni Diamanti (TelecomParisTech, Informatique et Réseaux), Damian Markham (Telecom ParisTech, Informatique etRéseaux), Thierry Chanelière (Laboratoire Aimé Cotton)

Quantum entanglement is the basic ressource for the future quantum relays orrepeaters. The objective of this course is to acquire a thorough understanding of this concept from thetheoretical definition to the practical implementation of entangled photons states, using non linearoptics and to see how it can be used in various quantum communications devices.Basic quantum physicsEntanglement, EPR paradoxThe harmonic oscillator, field quantization, beamsplitterIntroduction to nonlinear opticsSecond harmonic generation, phase matching considerations, spontaneous down conversionEntangled photons : polarization, time-energy, time-binPhysical implementation of entangled photon pairs sourcesQuantum teleportation, entanglement swappingQuantum wavelength changing interfacesQuantum memoriesQuantum cryptography protocols using entangled statesLaboratory visit (polarisation entangled photon pairs sources)


Course code TPT20Course title Towards Optical carrier-class Ethernet for Grid resources virtualizationInstitution TELECOM ParisTechCourse address Télécom ParisTech, 46 rue Barrault- 75013 ParisCity ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Fair Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Maurice GAGNAIRETelephone + 33 (0) 1 45 81 74 11Fax + 33 (0) 1 45 81 31 19Email


Objectives


Prerequisites Basic knowledge in networking (TCP/IP, ATM)

Course exam Quizz

Translucent networks, Generalized Multi-protocol Label Switching (GMPLS), Protection/restoration, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Grid and SAN services, Optical Access Networks, Wimax

[email protected] Dominique VERCHERE (Alcatel-Lucent Research and Innovation)- Fabrice DEVE (Attica – Crédit Agricole)- Alberto CONTE (Alcatel-Lucent Research and Innovation)

The TOG (Towards Optical carrier-class Ethernet for Grid resources virtualization) course aims to describe the three major evolutions that will be observed in carrier’s networks in the very next years, namely: the convergence between Ethernet switching an optical transparency, the concept of resources virtualization inherent to Grid computing and networking and the convergence between optics and wireless for fix-mobile services. Day 1 - morning:“Characteristics and limits of existing carrier’s networks” (M. Gagnaire)Day 1- morning : Characteristics and limits of existing carrier’s networks (M. Gagnaire)- afternoon : Carrier-class Ethernet (M. Gagnaire)Day 2- morning : Wimax wireless access: modulation, MAC protocol (A. Conte)- afternoon : Optical access networks, EPON, GPON, radio-over-fiber (M. Gagnaire)Day 3- morning : Optical transparency: benefits and challenges (M. Gagnaire) - afternoon : Optical switching and routing (M. Gagnaire)Day 4- morning : Grid networks, middleware, standardization: the Carriocas project (D. Verchère)- afternoon : Storage Area Networks: from concept to application (F. Dève) Day 5- morning : New generation WDM optical networks design (M. Gagnaire) - afternoon : Generalized Multi-protocol Label Switching (GMPLS) (M. Gagnaire) + Quizz (90 minutes)


Course code TPT21Course title Remote Sensing ImageryInstitution TELECOM ParisTechCourse address TELECOM ParisTech, 46 rue Barrault- 75013 ParisCity ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Fair Minimum level of French None

Key wordsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Michel ROUXTelephone + 33 (0) 1 45 81 81 28Fax + 33 (0) 1 45 81 37 94 Email


Objectives


Prerequisites Signal processing, Image processing

Course exam Class participation, laboratory reports and written exam

Remote sensing imagery, Optical satellite, Hyperspectral sensors, Radar satellite, Synthetic aperture radar, Radar interferometry and polarimetry, Image processing, Data mining

[email protected] CAMPEDEL, (Dept TSI, TELECOM ParisTech)Florence TUPIN (Dept TSI, TELECOM ParisTech)Jean Marie NICOLAS (Dept TSI, TELECOM ParisTech)

Considering the growing number of imaging satellites and the capabilities for such systems to provide various information (meteorology, geology, disaster monitoring, intelligence, …) the aim of this course is to provide basic knowledge about remote sensing imagery systems (as well passive optic sensors as radar ones). Specific image processing techniques devoted to each modality (optic and radar) will be analysed and tested on computer in practical work. Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) image processing will be emphasized, due to its various modalities (classical images, complex data, interfometric data, polarimetric data) and its various applications for Earth survey (characterization of earthquakes, glacier motion,…). - Monday AM : introduction to imaging satellite (sensors and orbitography)- Monday PM : optic systems (panchromatic, multispectral, hyperspectral)- Tuesday AM : image geometry and registration (lesson + practical work)- Tuesday PM : principles of Synthetic Array Radar (SAR)- Wednesday AM : SAR image processing (lesson + practical work)- Wednesday PM : high resolution optical systems- Thursday AM : classification (lesson + practical work)- Thursday PM : Data mining- Friday AM : SAR interferometry and polarimetry (lesson + practical work)- Friday PM : the future of imaging remote sensing satellite + written exam


Course code TPT24Course title Future Challenges in Sciences and TechnologiesInstitution TELECOM ParisTechCourse address Télécom ParisTech, 46 rue Barrault - 75013 ParisCity ParisMinimum year of study 4th year Minimum level of English Good Minimum level of French None Key words Science and technology perspectives, overview of industry and business implicationsLanguage EnglishProfessor responsible Gérard POGORELTelephone + 33 (0) 1 45 81 81 11FaxEmail


Objectives


Prerequisites General management principles.

Course exam

[email protected] : Gérard POGOREL, Télécom ParisTech & Thomas ASTEBRO, HEC Faculty : Professors from HEC MBA Programme, Télécom ParisTech, Mines ParisTech, Agro ParisTech, industry speakers.

Exploring future avenues of science and technology in a long range society and industry perspective. The course complements the innovation management courses delivered in management and engineering curricula. It provides students in management and engineering with an opportunity to explore together critical issues and areas of interactions of science, industry, and society.Monday 08:30-10:00 : Athens Welcome Session10 :00-10 :30 : Course Introduction: Bringing the benefits of Science and technology to consumers and citizens (Astebo/Pogorel)10 :30-11 :00 : Course organisation: teams/assignments (T. Astebo/G. Pogorel)11:00-12 :30 : Challenges of nano technologies (Jean-Luc DANGER, Télécom ParisTech)14 :00-16:30 : Co-Design: Shaping the future of ICT technologies and services (Isabelle Demeure /Annie Gentes, Télécom ParisTech Tuesday9-12 : Networks and ICT: trends and challenges (Maurice Gagnaire, Télécom ParisTech)13 :30-16 :45 : Challenges to society and industry security (Michel Riguidel, Télécom ParisTech) Wednesday9-12 : Energetics (Mines ParisTech)13 :30-15 :15 : The Venture Capital investor approach to future S&T developments: how to track them, how to benefit from them (Jean Schmitt, Sofinnova Partners)15 :30-16 :45 : Teamwork Thursday9-12 : Automobile and sustainable growth (Blanche Segrestin, Mines ParisTech)13:30-15:30 : Biotechs and life sciences and technologies (Claude Denisse, Agro ParisTech)15:45-16:45 : Teamwork Friday9-12 : Presentations of teamwork results13 :30-15 :00 : Final exam

Mini reports : Challenges in various S&T area.Written Assignment (1,5 hours) and/or Team work. 3 credits.

ATHENS PROGRAMME STUDENT COMMITMENT:REGISTRATION: CONDITIONS & STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

-Exchange students that are currently studying at a member ATHENS institution (ERASMUS, Double Diploma students) will not be permitted to return to their Institution and their town of origin to follow an ATHENS Session.

-Erasmus Exchange students whose exchange is officialised by a Learning Agreement, must inform their Home Institution of origin of their intention to participate in an ATHENS Session.

-When students register, they should make sure that they fulfil all the requirements stated in the course description.

- Once registered for an ATHENS course :

- Students commit themselves to attending that course. Only in the case of major and unforeseen problems, will Home Institutions permit their students to cancel that registration. All cancellations require the agreement of an official representative of the Home Institution (Director of Studies, Head of Department, Professor in charge of the student’s studies, ATHENS General Administrator.).

- S tudents who cancel will be expected to cover all costs caused by this cancellation .

- All students participating in an ATHENS Session are responsible for being insured during that Session.

OBLIGATIONS FOR OBTAINING CREDIT FOR THE COURSE FOLLOWED No credit will be awarded to students who are not officially registered (by their Home Institution) for a course.

Students are expected to follow the entire course programme in order to receive credit for the course followed.

• In the case of absences during a course, students will receive the mark of 0 unless the absence can be justified: either such students present themselves to the Professor/Course Organiser to explain the reasons for the absence, or they show, that for medical reasons, they could not be present (a medical certificate is thereby required). In all cases, the Professor/Course Organiser will decide on the justification of the absence.

Improper behaviour will have an effect on the final mark awarded to a student. Home institutions will be notified by course organising institutions of cases of improper behaviour. A bad final mark for a course may have consequences on the bursary granted to a student by his/her Home institution.

All students are expected to validate the ATHENS course followed by passing the “course exam”, the form of which is decided by the professor, responsible for the course. It may be an exam at the end of the course or a project or personal research to be sent to the professor on a specific date. No derogation will be accepted. Students who do not respect this Deadline, will receive a mark of 0.

In order to obtain credit for an ATHENS course, all students are expected to complete the Student Evaluation Form.

ATHENS SESSIONS ABROAD

All ATHENS Sessions abroad consist of two elements: (1) a 5 day course at the receiving institute and, (2) a European Dimension Programme of normally 2 or 3 days, depending on what is offered by the receiving institution. This ED-Programme may be planned during the weekend preceding the course period, during the 5-weekdays of the course as well as during the weekend, following the course.

- Student participants commit themselves to following the entire Session Programme as described above. Only students who participate in both the course programme and European Dimension Activities will be eligible for an ATHENS bursary. Students who do not pay the European Dimension Fee, will not receive a certificate with marks for their course .

- Depending on their institution of origin, students may benefit from financial aid for their stay abroad. This bursary can cover part of the travel and living costs involved in the stay.

- The student participants are responsible for being insured during the Session abroad and must have contacted their insurance before their departure to know how to do in case of; they are also expected to assume the cost of lodging and meals.

- All students requesting assistance in finding housing from the course organising institution must expect to find very “simple forms of lodging”. Once such a request has been made, such students are expected to occupy that lodging for the entire period of their stay, unless, for major and unexpected reasons they must leave that lodging, or have been forced to shorten their stay.

- During their stay at the foreign institution, participating students are expected to inform local ATHENS General Administrators of any problems which may arise. This must be done prior to any action taken on the part of the students. If necessary, the local ATHENS representative will contact the Institution of origin in order to find a solution to the problem at hand.

NAME: UNIVERSITY OF ORIGIN:

I have knowledge of the above mentioned text. Signature of the student:


For ATHENS STUDENTS : THINGS TO KNOW

1.When registering :- Make 3 or more course choices : so as to obtain at least one of these choices

- Be sure : you are able to fund the costs (travel, and living costs) & that you are « free » to leave your university over the ATHENS Session dates

- Make sure data is valid on your registration form (e.g. housing)

- Read and sign the Student Commitment

2. After Registration :- Obtain confirmation from your Home institution prior to Registration that you can participate in the Session and for one of your course

choices.

- Check on visa requirements.

3.Acceptance for a Session, What it Means :- You are committed to following the course officially awarded to you by the Central Selection Committee in Paris.

- No course changes are possible unless they are arranged before your departure and in agreement with your local ATHENS Administrator and the local Administrator of the hosting institution.

4. So as to arrive on time and not miss anything :- Check the Web site « European Dimension Activities » to see when you are expected to arrive at the course site for the Opening of the

Session and when you are expected to leave.

- Reserve as soon as possible your travel arrangements

5. For Further information :- Consult only your local ATHENS Administrator if you have questions on the Programme.

- Final Details on the Session will be available on the WEB (housing, European Dimension Programme, meeting point etc) some 10 days before the Session.

6. Problems just before or during the Session :- Each ATHENS site will have an emergency number to be used only in case of emergency.

7. During the Session, your obligations :- You are expected to attend and to actively participate in the course you are following as well as pay for and follow the European Dimension activities.

8. Remember Your Role as an ATHENS Student :- You are not a simple tourist; y ou represent your Home institution .

9. Student Evaluations : Your judgement of the course followed :- Students are asked to complete on-line an Evaluation questionnaire at the end of their ATHENS course. Student evaluations help the

Programme to develop. Students’ comments are included in the ATHENS Final Report, published twice a year.

10. Marks:- Marks for the course followed are placed on the Web approximately 1 1/2 months after the end of the Session. An ATHENS course is

generally worth 2 to 3 ECTS credits.- No re-exam is permitted under the ATHENS Programme except for “exceptional” and unusual circumstances. Moreover, re-exam

is solely at the Professor’s/Course Organiser’s discretion, and according to the regulations of the Host institution. If a student questions the Mark he has been awarded for a course for the Session just followed, he should consult his Local Coordinator. Should the Local Coordinator consider that additional information is necessary, he/she will consult the Local Coordinator of the hosting institution who will in turn consult the Professor responsible for the course. The Professor’s explanations will be given by the host coordinator to the home coordinator who will inform the student.


Member Institutions

Les Institutions membres


AUTh : Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh)_______________________________________________AUTh is the largest university in Greece: 7 Faculties organized into 33 Schools, 5 single-SchoolFaculties and 4 independent Schools. 86000 undergraduate and 9000 postgraduate students. Teaching and Research Staff: 2330 persons, Scientific Teaching Staff and Laboratory Staff: 409, Technical Laboratory Staff: 412, Administrative staff: 973 persons (update 31-8-06).

The AUTh at a glanceFaculties: Theology; Philosophy; Sciences; Law, Economics and Political Sciences; Agriculture; Forestry and Natural Environment; Veterinary Medicine; Medicine; Dentistry; Engineering; Fine Arts; EducationIndependent Schools: Pharmacy; Physical Education and Sports Science; Physical Education & Sports Science in the city of Serres; Journalism and Mass Media Studies.

Schools of the Faculty of EngineeringCivil Engineering; Architecture; Rural and Surveying Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Electrical & Computer Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Mathematics, Physics & Computational Sciences; Urban-Regional Planning and Development Engineering in the city of Veroia.Each School (except for the School of Mathematics, Physics and Computational Sciences that covers the introductory courses of all the Schools of the Engineering Faculty) offers BA degrees. All Schools offer MSc and PhD degrees.

Student and teaching Staff mobility of the AUThERASMUS: About 600 outgoing students and 500 incoming (the largest mobility of all Greek universities). About 120 outgoing teaching staff members and 100 incoming (among the largest motilities in Europe). For other international activities see the university web page.

Research Activity: In the past 5 years, over 3500 research and technological development projects have been carried out at the AUTh. Research funding in the past 5 years has reached 15 million euro. 12000 external associates have been employed in the projects, making AUTh one of the biggest scientific employers nationwide.University web page: http://www.auth.gr/home/index_en.html

ATHENS Contact Person : Aris Avdelas, professor

Institute of Steel Structures / Faculty of Engineering/ Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

GR-541 24 Thessaloniki, GreeceTel. +30 2310 995784 Fax. +30 2310 995642 email: [email protected]


Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME)BME was founded in 1782 by Austrian Emperor Joseph II. Nowadays it is a research university, one of the largest Hungarian higher education institutions, the numbers of students and professors are about 25.000 and 1.300 correspondingly.

The traditional goal of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics is to train professional engineers who are capable of high-level creative technical work, who can organize and supervise production and infrastructure, and who are qualified to perform scientific research, participate in technical development, solve engineering problems and implement solutions. In addition to educating engineers and teachers of engineering, the University provides training of specialists in economic and natural sciences, and continuing education through:

• graduate programs in engineering specializations, including those for the managers of technical plants,• refresher courses to inform professionals about new scientific developments which affect their work,• doctoral programs, guidance and instruction for scientific research fellows.

The University takes special pride in the contributions made to Science, Engineering, and Culture through its faculty, graduates, and researchers. Several Nobel Prize laureates have been associated with the Budapest University of Technology and Economics: Dennis Gábor (Physics), George Hevesy (Chemistry), Eugene Wigner (Physics), György Oláh (Chemistry) and János Harsányi (Economics). Notable personalities have also studied or taught at BME: John von Neumann, one of the inventors of the computer ; Edward Teller, nuclear physicist ; Leo Szilárd, known for his work on nuclear chain reactions ; Marcell Breuer, architect ; Theodore von Kármán, aerodynamic scientist ; Erno Rubik, inventor of the famous cube ; Donát Bánki, co-inventor of the carburetor ; Károly Zipernowszky, one of the inventors of the transformer ; Dénes Mihály, one of the inventors of television.

Organisation and Administration of the University. The Budapest University of Technology and Economics functions under the supervision of the Hungarian Ministry of Education. The executive functions of the university are carried out by the University Senate and the Rector. BME has 8 faculties: Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Economic and Social Sciences, Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Transportation.

Education. The Budapest University of Technology and Economics offers higher educational training on different levels (2, 3, 5, 8 years). At this moment (2008) approximately a third of the students takes part at 5 years engineering programs (considered equivalent to M.Sc.). The Bologna type education (B. Sc, M. Sc, Ph. D) has been fully introduced from 2006. Besides Hungarian there are training programs in English, French, German as well. BME has important international relations and is an active participant of different international programs (mainly European, e.g. Erasmus), but it has good contacts with several American, Asian universities as well. BME joined the ATHENS program 7 years ago. For more information related to international programs see www.tanok.bme.hu .

For More Information about the university in general: http://www.bme.hu

Czech Technical University in Prague (CVUT)The Czech Technical University in Prague is the oldest technical university in Central Europe (founded in 1707) and the largest such University in the Czech Republic (over 23 000 students). Other important dates in the history of the University are 1803, when the studies were reformed on the model of the Ecole Polytechnique de Paris; 1869, when the formerly bilingual University was divided into separate Czech and German institutions; 1920, when the Czech Technical University in Prague was formed, and 1989, when the so-called velvet revolution led the University back into close contact with western Europe. The university has seven faculties: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering, Architecture, Transportation Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, and Informatics. There are also a number of institutes and a Business and Innovation Centre.

Since 2003, the University has moved to a bachelor, master, PhD system. Bachelor programmes last 6 - 8 semesters, leading to a bachelor degree (Bc.) Master programmes take 3 - 6 semesters, leading to the degree Ing. or Ing. Arch., equivalent to a master's degree. Doctoral studies last 3 - 4 years. There are at present over 1 500 students working on PhD programmes. The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is in use at all faculties.

http://www.bme.hu/

http://www.tanok.bme.hu/

After the period of isolation (1938 - 1989) the University has engaged enthusiastically in international activities, which it regards as a source of a wide range of positive influences. In general, the University is happy to join in with all efforts to harmonize European and international education and to remove barriers to international cooperation in education and research.For more information: http://www.cvut.cz/en International Office: http://www.cvut.cz/incomers/international

Instituto Superior Técnico Lisboa (IST)

Part of the Universidade Técnica de Lisboa (Technical University of Lisbon), the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST – Higher Technical Institute) aims to contribute to the development of society by providing top quality higher education in the areas of Engineering, Science,Technology and Architecture, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as developing Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) activities to allow it to provide teaching in line with the highest international standards.

Its mission is therefore expressed in the three functions which characterise the concept of a modern university - Teaching, RD&I, and Links with Society, so as to:> Create knowledge> Train skilled professionals> Transfer and apply knowledge

Education Within the context of its main function, IST’s objective is to provide a thorough basic training in Engineering, Science, Technology and Architecture, which, allied to the acquisition of a wide range of social and human skills, enables its graduates to act as agents for change and innovation in society. The intention is to provide education in line with the highest international standards, meeting the needs of society in general, and of the economy in particular. Under the Bologna Process changes introduced in IST for the 2006/2007 academic year, the five year degree courses have been changed into integrated five year Master’s degree courses or into courses organised into two successive cycles conferring, respectively, a Bachelor degree and a Master’s degree (three + two years). With regard to undergraduate teaching, IST offers 12 courses organised into two successive cycles, and nine integrated Master’s courses.

IST undergraduates, which currently number about 8500, thus have access to an educational model with the same standards as those found in the best European universities. As IST belongs to the CLUSTER network, the new curricula are in accordance with the highest standards foreseen in the network. In terms of postgraduate teaching (3rd Cycle), IST offers 17 advanced courses leading to the award of an Advanced Training Diploma *ATD). Students obtaining such a diploma have in depth technical knowledge in a specialised area, equivalent to a higher professional qualification.

The Technical University of Lisbon, through IST, awards doctorates (PhDs) in 20 scientific areas. Doctoral students represent around 6% of the total number of students at IST. Between 2001 and 2005, 453 PhDs were awarded. IST also offers specialised courses, not leading to an academic degree, which are designed mainly for graduates working in the business community who wish to specialise in a particular area of activity.

Research, Development and Innovationhttp://www.ist.utl.pt/html/id/The quality of teaching at a university is what differentiates some institutes from others. This quality depends on the RD&I activities of the institutes, which lead to the generation of knowledge and enable high standards of academic excellence to be achieved. IST has a prominent position in RD&I, not only at a university level, but also in the broader Portuguese scientific and technological community. This position derives from the dynamism and scientific excellence demonstrated by its teaching staff and researchers. Research at IST is basically carried out in research centres and institutes. Funding for RD&I comes mainly from the European Union, the Portuguese Science and Technology Foundation (“FCT”), and national and international industry.

In 2002/2003, an assessment of research units, funded by the Portuguese Ministry of Science and Technology and carried out by panels of international experts, awarded a classification of Excellent or Very Good to 27 of IST RD&I units, out of the 34 (*) units in operation. The proportion of researchers with PhDs working in the units classified as Excellent or Very Good is 92% of the total.

(*) Four of these units are private, non-profit making institutions, of which IST is an associated institution.

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Links with Society and Internationalisationhttp://www.ist.utl.pt/html/sociedade/IST’s links with society take the form of educational activities, the provision of services, the spreading of knowledge and technology transfer. IST is involved with some of the most prestigious RD&I and technology transfer institutions in Portugal, such as IDMEC (mechanical engineering), ISR (robotics), IT (telecommunications), INESC and INESC-ID (systems engineering and computers), ICIST (civil engineering and architecture), and ICEMS (materials and surfaces). Participation in these institutes is an important mechanism for establishing links with the business world. IST is also the second largest shareholder in Sociedade Tagusparque, SA, which manages the country’s largest science and technology park, in Oeiras. IST holds the chair on that company’s board of directors and is also represented on its scientific and technological council. IST is committed to increasing steadily the specialised and updating courses of variable duration that it provides for graduates, thus contributing to the development of society. The role played by the IST Press publishing unit should also be mentioned, because of the importance of its scientific and technological publications. As an institution or via the members of its component parts, IST participates in many sectors of national and international life of relevance to the regions of which Portugal is a part, particularly Europe and the Portuguese-speaking countries. On the European level, IST is a member of several networks comprising counterpart schools of renown, such as the CLUSTER, CESAER and TIME networks. In this context, reference should be made to the international connections established through the SOCRATES/ERASMUS programme, and through groups such as IAESTE (International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience) and BEST (Board of European Students of Technology).

For More Information : Instituto Superior Técnico – José Santos-Victor, Sílvia SantosGRI - International Relations Office - Av. Rovisco Pais - 1049-001 Lisboa - PortugalTel. + 351 218 419 545 - Fax + 351 218 419 280 - E.mail: [email protected]://www.ist.utl.pthttp://gri.ist.utl.pt

Istanbul Technical University (ITU)

The history of Istanbul Technical University dates back to the Ottoman Empire when it was founded in 1773 as a Royal School of Naval Architecture. Ever since its founding ITU strives to continue to expand its development as a dynamic world university with a mission to provide education, conduct research, and initiate technological developments as a university competing in a rapidly globalizing world.

ITU is located in Istanbul, once known as the capital of capital cities and has many unique features. It is the only city in the world to straddle two continents, and the only one to have been a capital during two consecutive empires – Christian an Islamic. ITU has continued to develop in parallel with the city. Today, ITU provides education for approximately 24,000 students in one of the five city campuses Taşkışla, Gümüşsuyu, Maçka, Tuzla and Ayazağa located throughout Istanbul. All campuses are connected by the metro line which will be completed at the end of 2008. The main campus is located within an area of 256 hectares in the business area of the city.

ITU is known for educating highly skilled Engineers in a contemporary fashion. Delivering the undergraduate engineering degree at the end of 4 years, ITU provides the master degree in two year programmers and doctoral degrees at the end of at least 3 years. 21 Engineering programs have been given Substantial Equivalency by ABET. ITU is a bilingual university. Courses are offered both in Turkish and English. Since 1997, undergraduate students must complete minimum 30 % of their curriculum credits in English.

ITU actively upholds a strong commitment to expand relationships with select institutions abroad and promotes the international Exchange of students and scholars. With more than 130 international partnership agreements, the highest number of outgoing Erasmus Exchange students, ITU also considers itself and international university which is a member of EAIE, BSUN, CESAER, OECD, EUA, IAU, CMU, TIME, IAMU, ATHENS and ITU also conducts International Dual Degree Programs with some state universities in the USA and is the first Turkish university to introduce the ECTS (European Credit Transfer System). IAESTE center of Turkey is located at ITU main campus and the ERASMUS office and student club works very actively.

With its 1800 PhD Students, more than 340 labs, ITU considers itself a research focused university. With two former Presidents of The Republic and many ministers as graduates, ITU holds a strong and active bond with its alumni.

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For more information: Defne KORUR Director, International Office Istanbul Technical University Office of the Rector Ayazaga Campus 34469 Maslak, Istanbul Turkey Tel/Fax +90 212 2853074 E-mail: [email protected]

With its 1800 PhD Students, more than 340 labs, ITU considers itself a research focused university. With two former Presidents of The Republic and many ministers as graduates, ITU holds a strong and active bond with its alumni.

For more information: Defne KORUR Director, International Office Istanbul Technical University Office of the Rector Ayazaga Campus 34469 Maslak, Istanbul Turkey Tel/Fax +90 212 2853074 E-mail: [email protected]

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (K.U.Leuven)Faculty of Engineering

HistoryThe K.U.Leuven dates back to 1425, but its Faculty of Engineering is of course much younger. From 1864 on, a Special Engineering School was established within the Faculty of Sciences. In 1961, it became an independent Faculty. The bilingual university was split into two parts in 1968. The Dutch speaking part stayed in Leuven. The French speaking part moved to the new U.C.L. (Université Catholique de Louvain), 30 kilometres away. Both sister universities have prospered and expanded. The K.U.Leuven Faculty of Engineering now is a knowledge centre in the ‘Humbolt’ University tradition : the teaching is based on research, or : those who produce knowledge also teach it. The Faculty roughly counts 180 professors, 30 post-docs and 500 research students. Together they teach to about 2500 students. The Flemish Interuniversity Micro-Electronics Centre (IMEC) is situated on the same campus, as is the Innovation and Incubation Centre from which more than 20 spin-off companies have been launched.

TeachingThe Faculty offers (Dutch spoken) Master courses in the following fields: Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Mining Engineering. The Faculty offers a number of complementary courses and advanced postgraduate Master degrees. Engineering and technology evolve rapidly. The Faculty therefore initiates and co-operates in many continuing education projects with other universities and with professional societies, also in an international context.

International DimensionThe Faculty has definitely gone international. The Faculty of Engineering at the K.U.Leuven is one of the founding members of CESAER, the Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research. The Faculty is involved in joint projects with research centres and private companies world-wide. Research is funded by regional, national and European authorities and by private companies in Belgium and abroad. The Faculty participates in all important European research programmes. It participates in many programmes for student and staff mobility both within Europe (Socrates) and with North American universities. It welcomes Ph.D. students from developing countries through K.U.Leuven and/or VLIR/ABOS projects and scholarships.

Student LifeThe K.U.Leuven students are represented in most of the university and Faculty advisory boards. Student associations are well-organised and very active. The old streets of Leuven are an ideal setting for a bustling student life. All year round, the K.U.Leuven and the city of Leuven organise many scientific, cultural and popular events. The geographical situation of Leuven, in the heart of Europe, facilitates the connection with Paris, London, Delft, Aachen, … By train, these cities are only a couple of hours away.

For More Information : Anouck BROUWERS, Tel : + 3216321202 - Fax : +3216321982E-mail : [email protected]



Norwegian University of Science and Technology(Norges Teknisk- Naturvitenskaplige Universitet, NTNU)

IntroductionWhether in the oil industry, search engines, or jazz - new standards are being set by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).NTNU in Trondheim represents academic eminence in technology and the natural sciences as well as in other academic disciplines ranging from the social sciences, the arts, medicine, architecture to fine art.Cross-disciplinary cooperation results in innovative breakthroughs and creative solutions with far-reaching social and economic impact.NTNU cooperates with selected partner countries in accordance with stipulated national priorities in Norway. Cooperation in research and education is established with about 200 universities all over the world. Our prioritized geographical areas are the EU, the USA, Japan and China. NTNU has proved to be an attractive partner either alone or together with our on-campus neighbour, SINTEF, which is Scandinavia’s largest independent research institute.

Location : NTNU is located in Trondheim, Norway’s third largest city.

Number of Students : 20 000. NTNU is Norway’s second largest university.

International students: 1500

Study Areas : Engineering /Architecture/ Social Science/ Humanities/Natural Science/ MedicineNTNU’s six strategic areas

• Energy and Petroleum – Resources and Environment• Medical Technology• Materials Technology• Marine and Maritime Technology• Information and Communication Technology• Globalization

Exchange Programmes : NTNU participates in exchanges through the ERASMUS programme an different national and international cooperation schemes. ECTS is introduced at all faculties. NTNU is a member of the SANTANDER Group and the TIME network.

For More Information: Information for exchange students can be found under the following WEB address : http://www.ntnu.no/international/exchange

For further details please contact the Office of International Relations:NTNU – Office of International Relations - Høgskoleringen 1 - N-7049 TrondheimFax : +47 73595210 - Tel : +47 73595700 - Email: [email protected] .no

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Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI)

The Politecnico di Milano, established in 1863, is the largest institution in Italyfor Engineering, Architecture and Industrial Design, with more than 40,000 students enrolled in itsvarious study programmes (of which about 800 PhD students) and a faculty of about 1,200professors and researchers and about 1,300 contract professors. It is a public university teaching technology and it has an outstanding tradition and a strong committment to innovation.

Its eminent professors over the years have included Giulio Natta (Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1963for having invented the polypropylene) Giuseppe Colombo (author in the early ‘900 of thefundamental Engineer’s Handbook and developer of Italy’s Edison Company), Gino Cassinis andErcole Bottani (founders of the first European centre for electronic computation) and architects GiòPonti and Marco Zanuso. Its graduates include Giovanni Battista Pirelli (the founder of the rubber manufacturing com-pany), Enrico Forlanini (inventor of helicopter and hydroplane) prominent architects and designers such asRenzo Piano and Achille Castiglioni and the writer Carlo Emilio Gadda.

The Politecnico di Milano is structured in a network of Schools (Facoltà) spread over the Lombardy region with a central administration and management. The Schools are housed in seven Campuses, two of which located in Milano (Leonardo Campus and Bovisa Campus) and the others in Como, Lecco, Mantova, Cremona and Piacenza.

The educational policy mainly consists in offering different curricula tailored to local needs and to the industrial envi-ronment while integrated in a coordinated educational system, which enables student mobility within the network. The Politecnico di Milano, historically involved in a wide network of research and educationactivities in collaboration with the most important international universities, has reinforced in the lastyears an intense internationalization program for education, with the objective of increasing thenumber of excellent foreign students in Italy.

The Politecnico di Milano is now completely in the Bologna Process with the 3+2-year system and it offers 31 different Bachelor (Laurea), 32 Master of Science (Laurea Magistrale) including 11 programmes completely taught in English and 30 Doctor of Philosophy programmes. As far as research is concerned, state-of-the-art laboratories are located in the 16 Departments, with extensive on-site facilities. In addition to these programs, Politecnico di Milano offers a choice of Specializing Masters, lasting for oneyear, that can be entered either after the B.Sc. or the M.Sc. (for instance the MBA - Master ofBusiness Administration and the ICT - Master on Information and Communication Technology).

For More Information : www.polimi.it or contact:Michela GREGORITel. +39 02 2399 9733/2523 Email. [email protected]


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Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)Tradition: Delft University of Technology is the largest Engineering institution in the Netherlands. It was founded in 1842. The University has a tradition of providing high level education and research and has excellent experimental facilities. With approximately13,000 students in 15 bachelor programmes and 29 master programmes, TU Delft is the largest and most comprehensive university of engineering sciences in The Netherlands. All master programmes are in the English language.

Introduction: Given the effects of significant growth in the world population in the coming decades and the ongoing quest for greater economic prosperity worldwide, major technological breakthroughs will be essential in order to satisfy people’s basic needs. These global trends will have a profound impact on the societal mission and the long-term position of TU Delft in the coming years – all within a context of the further rigorous internationalisation of political, economic and academic networks.

Mission : With its unique technological infrastructure, broad knowledge base, worldwide reputation and successful alumni, TU Delft is contributing significantly to the development of responsible solutions to urgent societal problems in the Netherlands and the rest of the world.

Vision : TU Delft intends to fulfil its mission by developing new, ground-breaking insights that will pave the way for the urgently needed technological breakthroughs (knowledge as a product). A key part of this vision is to realise world-level multidisciplinary research and design with a view to sustainability. The faculties and unique large-scale technological research facilities at TU Delft will play a key role in realising this vision. TU Delft disseminates its knowledge by training highly qualified knowledge workers and by stimulating the application of research results (knowledge as capital). Its programmes are internationally attractive. One of the driving aims behind the vision is to attract and utilise a variegated pool of talent. Education and research, both important prerequisites for knowledge valorisation, are interwoven and harmonised.

Strategy : To realise its vision and mission TU Delft intends to achieve the following objectives by 2010 by means of selective (inter)national partnerships, continuous quality improvements and a stronger profile.

Students: Student organisations play an important role at the University. Each programme has its own student organisation that deals with excursions, job placements and extracurricular activities. There are a number of different fraternity-organisations located in the historic centre of Delft, some of them have been there for more then a century.

More Information: Website: www.tudelft.nlInternational Office - Delft University of Technology PO Box 5, NL-2600 AA Delft- The NetherlandsVisiting Address: Jaffalaan 9a, 2628 BX Delft, The NetherlandsPhone : 31-15-27 88 012 - fax 31-15-27 85690 email: [email protected] www.tudelft.nl/exchange


The Technische Universität München (TUM)

A Synonym for Technical Progress "... to teach the exact sciences and their applications in all branches of higher technology … [and] … to pass on the vital spark of science to the industrial world." Carl Max von Bauernfeind, Director of the Royal Polytechnic School of Munich in the inaugural lecture on December 19, 1868

The TUM can trace its actual origins to the independent 'Royal Polytechnic School' founded by King Ludwig II in 1868. In the years since its foundation, during which time Bavaria underwent far-reaching structural changes from agriculture to technology, the TUM has made noted contributions to engineering and science.

The TUM has produced a large number of leading scientists and engineers. The liquefaction of air by Carl von Linde (1895), the invention of the diesel engine by his student Rudolf Diesel (1897), the discovery of the structure of hemoglobin by Hans Fischer (1930 Nobel Prize for Chemistry), the discovery of recoil-free gamma-ray resonance absorption by Rudolf Mößbauer (1961 Nobel Prize for Physics), and the establishment of organometallic chemistry as a field of science by Ernst Otto Fischer (1973 Nobel Prize for Chemistry) stand for a large number of pioneering inventions and discoveries made at the TUM.

Munich, Garching, Weihenstephan - The TUM Campuses

Today the TUM is divided into 12 faculties with 480 professors (of which 250 are chair holders at the university and in the teaching clinics) 9.500 employees and approximately 22.000 students. The core university areas, namely the Faculties of Architecture; Civil Engineering and Surveying; Electrical Engineering and Information Technology; Economic and Social Sciences; Medicine; and Sports Science, are all situated at the Main Campus in Munich, the location of the University Management and central administration offices. Freising, a town 30 kilometers north-east of Munich, is the location of the Weihenstephan Campus and the Center of Life and Food Sciences, which in turn is home to seven research departments (Basic Biosciences; Plant Sciences; Animal Sciences; Ecology; Ecosystem and Landscape Management; Food and Nutrition; Biogenic Products and Technology of Land Use) and six teaching departments (Bio Sciences; Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences; Forestry Science and Resource Management; Landscape Architecture and Landscape Planning; Nutritional Science and Ecotrophology, and Brewing and Food Technology). The TUM also operates a research campus in Garching, a town on the north-east outskirts of Munich, some 15 kilometres away from the main campus. The Faculty of Physics, the Faculty of Chemistry and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering have settled down in Garching around the university's research reactor (FRM I). The Faculty of Mathematics and the Faculty of Informatics are located at Garching. A new research neutron source, known as FRM II, was completed at the campus in 2001.

In order to open TUM for more international students, various TUM faculties have introduced English taught bachelor's and master's courses, whereby one example concerns the Master's Program in Industrial Chemistry offered by Singapore's German Institute of Science and Technology, which is run by a TUM subsidiary.

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Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien)Vienna University of Technology

The Technical University of Vienna (TUV) was established in 1815 as k.k. Polytechnic Institute and received its university status in 1975.It has always been a concern of the TUV to position itself amongst the top-ranking universities both on national and international level by means of the most up to date curricula and practice oriented teaching and research.Teaching at the TUV is characterised particularly by imparting a broad fundamental knowledge combined with the option of acquiring specialist knowledge in different fields. The TUV puts very much emphasis on the linkage between theory and practice, which manifests itself by continuous participation of students in research programmes.TUW at a glance:

Faculties: Architecture and PlanningCivil EngineeringMechanical and Industrial EngineeringElectrical Engineering and Information TechnologyInformaticsTechnical ChemistryMathemathics and GeoinformationPhysics

Fields of Study:Bachelor-Studies and Master Studies (3 + 2 years):21 Bachelor Programs, 42 Master Programs in Science and Engineering Doctoral Studies (3 years)

Students: 20.251 (21% foreigners)Graduates (per year): 1.870Teachers/Researchers (full time): 1.623Departments/Institutes: 63Location: Central Vienna, 1040, Karlsplatz 13Home Page: www.tuwien.ac.at/

Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL)The "Université Catholique de Louvain", Louvain-la-Neuve, and its Faculty of Engineering

In 1425 a university was founded in Louvain by decree of Pope Martinus V. In a short period of time Louvain became one of the largest and most renowned European universities. Its fame reached a first climax in the 16th century when one of the university professors in theology, Adrian of Utrecht, was elected Pope; when Erasmus lectured at the university and founded the Collegium trilingue, the first institute to teach Hebrew along with Latin and Greek; and when eminent humanist scholars, such as Juan Vives and Justus Lipsius, the cartographer, Mercator, and the anatomist, Vesalius, did research under the auspices of the University.

In 1968, the University was separated into two universities : the French-speaking "Université Catholique de Louvain" and the Dutch-speaking "Katholieke Universiteit Leuven". During the years 1972-1978, the Université Catholique de Louvain moved from the old town of Louvain (Leuven) to be re-established in the new town of Louvain-la-Neuve at 30 km at the south-east of Brussels.

Louvain-la-Neuve is a unique example of a new town built in the 20th century. It is largely pedestrian, designed with the objective of recreating the atmosphere of the ancient medievial towns, where the interactions between people are favoured by reduced distances from home to work or to school.The U.C.L. is now organised into 10 faculties and has an enrollment of about 21 000 students, 4 200 of which are foreign students representing all 5 continents. The Faculty of Engineering has 1 700 students.

Engineering DegreeThe basic engineering curriculum at the Faculty of Engineering consists of a five year programme of study, each year being subdivided in two semesters. Examinations are organized on a semester basis. The programme leads to the degree of "Ingénieur civil", a title which is recognized and protected by Belgian law. The degree is usually considered to be equivalent to the degree of Master of Science and Engineering. These studies are only accessible to applicants who successfully pass an entrance examination.The first two years of the programme are devoted mainly to a basic scientific training mainly including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Drawing, Projects and Humanities. These two years are called "candidatures"; successful completion of the final examinations leads to the diploma of "Candidat Ingénieur Civil".

The two year programme of basic scientific courses is followed by an additional three years of engineering studies called the "engineering years". When starting the engineering years, all students must select a field of specialization. Available programmes include Civil Engineering ; Mechanical Engineering ; Architectural Engineering ; Electrical Engineering ; Materials Engineering ; Processes Engineering ; Electromechanical Engineering ; Mathematical Engineering and Informatics. In most of these main fields, several sub-options are available.

For More Information :Université Catholique de Louvain - Faculté des Sciences Appliquée - Rue Archimède, 1B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve - Tél : + 32 10 47 24 61 - Fax: + 32 10 47 24 66 [email protected]://WWW.fsa.ucl.AC.BE

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, UPM, is the technical University of Madrid, and the largest technical University in Spain. It has 21 different higher education Engineering Schools scattered in six different campuses, offering both undergraduate programmes of either 3, 5 or 6 years, and PhD programmes in most engineering fields being taught in the country. UPM has around 45.000 students, 3 500 faculty members, and an annual budget of some 209 million Euros.

The University offers programmes in Architecture, Forestry and Computer Science, as well as in the following engineering fields (in alphabetical order): Aeronautics, Agronomy, Civil Engineering, Environment Sciences, Industry, Geodesy and Cartography, Naval Architecture, Science Materials, and Telecommunications. In addition, PhD. programmes are offered in all of the above mentioned fields. International co-operation is one of the main goals of UPM; therefore the University participates in numerous international collaboration schemes both within and outside the European Union, such as SOCRATES (ERASMUS, LEONARDO, LINGUA.) TEMPUS, ESPRIT, ALFA, INTERCAMPUS, VULCANUS, and others.UPM has also signed a good number of bilateral educational exchange agreements with similar universities in Europe, USA, Asia, South America and Australia. Some of these agreements include double degree programmes, where participating students can obtain both universities’ degrees.Universidad Politécnica de Madrid is also an active member in many international associations such as CESAER, SEFI, EAIE, BEST, CRE, IAU, IEEE, and others.

For More Information : www.upm.es or contact:R.M. Benavente- International Office Director, Socrates, Co-ordinatorAvda. Ramiro de Maeztu nº 7 – 28040 Madrid Spain.Tel. : +34 91 336 6168 – Fax +34-91 336 3664/6213- E.Mail: [email protected]

Warsaw University of Technology (WUT), PolandThe University was established in 1826 as the Preparatory School for the Institute of Technology. WUT is a public state school with full academic autonomy, supervised by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. In 2007 the university employed 4,589 people, of whom 2,398 (around 52%) are academic staff.

WUT is one of the largest and ranked number “ONE” among all 18 technical universities in Poland. In the academic year 2007/08, 30 995 students were registered at three-level studies – BSc. MSc., and PhD.

Currently we offer studies at 19 faculties, covering almost all fields of engineering. There are also two other colleges, which widen a range of academic non-technical teaching: International Business School and College of Economics and Social Sciences.

There is a variety of the research projects, which are undertaken at WUT. In 2007 WUT’s scientists won more than 210 research grants from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. A total number of research projects funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education realized by WUT was 641.

Our university has also an excellent success rate in winning about 90 different grants from the European Union’s 6th Framework Programme (FP). Currently WUT is running 7th Framework Programme with 17 contracted projects.

Warsaw University of Technology places the great stress on international cooperation in the fields of scientific


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research, technology, education and culture. In 2007 there were 186 agreements on bilateral cooperation and 543 joint international undertakings with universities and scientific institutions from all over the world.

Warsaw University of Technology is the most important scientific centre of engineering in Poland with internationally recognized prestige. According to the ranking of the 500 largest enterprises in Poland, 51% of their CEO’s and Presidents are graduated from universities of technology. More than 20% of them are graduates of the Warsaw University of Technology!

For More Information: http://www.cwm.pw.edu.pl or http://www.pw.edu.pl

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AgroParisTech and AgroParisTech/ENGREFAgroParisTech is a public institute of higher education and research (under the management of the French Ministry of Agriculture and Fishing) and it is ranked among France’s top ten institution of higher education. Three Graduate Institutes in Science and Engineering : INA P-G (Institut National Agronomique Paris-Grignon), ENSIA (Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Industries Agricoles et Alimentaires) and ENGREF (Ecole Nationale du Génie Rural, des Eaux et Forêts), joined forces and founded AgroParisTech in January 1st 2007.AgroParisTech is a part of the Paris Institute of Technology which is a consortium of 12 of the foremost French Graduate Institutes in Science and Engineering (www.paristech.org).AgroParisTech is also part of the Life and Environment Science and Technology Hub of the Paris region, together with INRA, Cemagref, AFSSA, the Alfort National Veterinary School and the Versailles national School of Landscape architecture.

AgroParisTech is organized into 5 departments for education and research with a permanent staff of 220 teachers-researchers and 290 researchers working in 38 research Laboratories : 1) Agronomy, Forestry, Water and Environmental Science and Technology ; 2) Life Science and Health ; 3) Food and Bioproduct Science and Engineering ; 4) Economic, Social, and Management Science ; as well as 5) Modeling: Mathematics, Informatics and Physics. The resources on 9 campuses (4 in Paris and the greater Paris area) have been brought together to serve 2,000 students including 500 Ph.D. students.The academic program offers among others a master’s in engineering and science of agronomy.

For More Information : http ://www/agroparistech.fr

L’Ecole des Ponts ParisTech (Formely Ecole des Ponts et Chaussées - ENPC)

The corps of Engineers of Ponts et Chaussées (Bridges and Roads) was created in 1716. In 1747 the Royal Council issued a decree setting up a specific training programme for State Engineers which was entrusted to Jean-Rodolphe Perronet. In 1997, the Ecole des Ponts celebrated its 250th anniversary.During the XVIIIth century, teaching was carried out by the most outstanding students in the Institute who took their fellow students in hand and passed on to them their knowledge and skills. After the French Revolution, the Institute built up a teaching faculty and adapted its curriculum and teaching methods to the latest developments in science and technology. Its doors were open to new categories of students, including non-civil servants and foreigners. Among its graduates from this period are famous scholars and engineers such as Cauchy and Navier and later Fresnel, Becquerel and Bienvenue; all of them helped contribute to the remarkable advances made in France during this period in transport and infrastructure networks.During the 1980’s and 90’s changes in the curriculum have given students more choices : in addition to the traditional courses in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning and Regional Development, students also have the possibility of choosing options in related fields such as Industrial Engineering, Computer Science Environmental Studies, and Economics. Students also do a wide range of practical training periods in government and industry, which provide them with professional experience and open the path to a wide variety of careers : graduates from the Ecole des Ponts ParisTech can be found in all major areas of the economic sector : Construction and Building, Urban Planning, Scientific Research, Production and Management, Finance and Banking.The Ecole des Ponts ParisTech has 9 research laboratories, 7 «Mastere » degrees, 5 doctoral schools within Paris Est University which awards 40 Ph.D degrees to Ecole des Ponts ParisTech PhD students each year. The Ecole des Ponts has extensive relations with foreign universities and institutes, including joint degree programmes with several European higher educational establishments. During Academic year 2008-2009, there were 476 foreign students studying at Ecole des Ponts ParisTech, representing some 60 countries.

For more Information :http://www.enpc.fr

Arts et Métiers ParisTech (Formely Ecole nationale Supérieure des Arts et Métiers - ENSAM)

Arts et Métiers ParisTech was founded in 1780 by the Duke de la Rochefoucauld-Liancourt. It is a public higher education institution specialized in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering which has graduated more than 80 000 engineers since the foundation.

A Multi-Site National Institution including:- 8 Graduate and Research Campuses in Aix-en-Provence, Angers, Bordeaux, Châlons-en-Champagne, Cluny, Lille, Metz, Paris. - 3 Postmaster Institutes in Bastia, Chalon-sur-Saône, Chambéry.

3 Major Fields of Study:- Mechanics, Biomechanics, Materials, Manufacturing Processes,- Fluid Mechanics, Energy Systems,- Design, Industrialization, Risk, Decision Making.

Graduate Degrees Awarded:- OUR LEADING PROGRAM: diplôme d'ingénieur Arts et Métiers (Engineering Degree) - 1000 graduates each year and more than 40 Double Degree Programs with German, Spanish, Portuguese, American, Mexican, Brazilian, British, Romanian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian partner universities, - 22 specialties of Master of Research (preparatory year to PhD - admission),- PhD studies.- 23 Post graduation diplomas (Mastères Spécialisées)

For more information: http://www.ensam.fr

Chimie Paris Tech

Located in the heart of Paris, Chimie Paris Tech was founded in 1896 by Charles FRIEDEL and Henri MOISSAN (Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1906) and is one of the leading French “Grande Ecole” in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. It is also a renowned research centre where basic and applied research cover the following areas: - Organic Synthesis and Biotechnology - Energetics and Chemical Engineering - Stucture and Properties of Matter, Material Sciences

The Engineering Programmes of Study are Multidisciplinary and Organized in Six Departments : - Structure and Properties of Matter- Energetics, Transformation of Matter and Chemical Engineering- Organic and Bio-Organic Chemistry and Polymers- Mathematics and Computer Sciences- Management, and Communication- Languages and Cultures

Students at Chimie paris Tech receive their degree after five years of studies, following the French secondary school “Baccalauréat”. During the 3rd and the 4th year of higher education, 30 % of the studies consist in laboratory exercises. In the final year, the students undertake a personal research project in public or private laboratories. 50% of the students do this thesis in foreign laboratories, mainly in Europe, the USA, Canada, Asia, South America…

The Chimie Paris Tech Engineering degree gives the same rights as those conferred by an international Master. More than one third of the Chimie paris Tech engineer-graduates pursue PhD studies.ENSCP has a total of 300 students and a research and administrative staff of 300, of which, 90 are Ph.D students.For More Information : http://www.enscp.fr/

ENSTA ParisTech(Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Techniques Avancées)

One of the leading French ‘Grandes Ecoles’, ENSTA ParisTech- (National Engineering Institute for Advanced Technologies) trains highly qualified engineers with a global knowledge. Their background enables them to design, build and manage complex industrial systems.

The Institute’s specific profile lies in high technology. ENSTA ParisTech graduates work in a vast array of branches, ranging from the Automobile Industry to Petroleum, Information Technology and Electronics ; Engineering ; Transport ; Shipbuilding and even Financial Services. Their functions range from R&D to Industrial Production and Management engineers. Many of them evolve in the course of their career from technical tasks to high-level management functions.

About 160 students graduate every year. The engineering programme lasts for 3 years. It combines a broad scientific core, specialized technical areas and general courses (such as Communication, Economics, Finance, Law and two foreign languages) as well as a part-time research project and various internships with companies.

Teaching is done by researchers from ENSTA ParisTech’s five Research Laboratories (Mechanics, Electronics and Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Optics and Physics, Applied Mathematics) as well as by some 1 000 engineers from industry.For More Information : www.ensta.fr

ESPCI ParisTech (Ecole Supérieure de Physique et de Chimie Industrielles

de la Ville de Paris)

ESPCI ParisTech (http://www.espci.fr) is a leading “Grande Ecole” in France training scientists and engineers at the graduate level, as well as a world-renowned research institution with a distinguished history that counts among its current and former faculty Pierre & Marie Curie, Pierre-Gilles de Gennes and other Nobel laureates. ESPCI ParisTech was founded in 1882, and is under the leadership of the City of Paris.

The campus, at the heart of “Quartier Latin” in central Paris, hosts 18 laboratories with over 250 researchers (including 40 foreign scientists) conducting both fundamental and applied research in physics, chemistry and biology. ESPCI ParisTech maintains strong ties with both local and global companies through collaborative research and internships. Each year, scientists at ESPCI ParisTech publish over 350 articles, file 50 patents and oversee 150 PhD students.

From an education perspective, ESPCI ParisTech trains engineers highly skilled at the bench and with an exceptional ability to perform research across disciplines within physics and chemistry, completed by some key knowledge of biology, mathematics, computer science and foreign languages. During the first three years of the curriculum, students spend 15 hours a week in research labs on campus, on top of a six-month internship in industry performed at the beginning of the third year. The fourth year is entirely devoted to research at the MSc. level. This curriculum is also original amongst French institutions for including personalized tutorials for each course, where small groups of four students receive guidance and advice from an expert in the field. Indeed, at ESPCI ParisTech, the outstanding faculty-to-student ratio (as high as 60 professors for 72 students per class) warrants excellence at all levels of the curriculum.

For more information, please contact: Sylvain Gilat, PhD – Head of the Communications & Global Advancement Department, ESPCI ParisTech - [email protected]

http://www.ensta.fr/

MINES ParisTech (MP)(Formerly: Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris - ENSMP)

Founded in 1783 by the King Louis XVI, and located since 1816 in the Latin Quarter in Paris, MINES ParisTech was originally charged with the training of mining engineers and the Corps of Mines. Decade after decade, this institution developed its education and research in numerous fields of science and engineering. Today, this ‘Grande Ecole’ prepares its students to be the next decision makers in all fields of engineering and management.The institution has recently be renamed ‘MINES ParisTech’ to reflect its commitment within ParisTech.

Several programmes of study are proposed to students: -The Master Degree in Science and Executive Engineering (2 years of study): the flagship degree, encompassing sciences, engineering, social sciences and management, 140 degrees / year. - Master programmes: 1.5 to 2 years of training devoted to one field of engineering, 100 degrees / year.Other Post-Master Specialized Programmes (non-doctoral):-The Post-Master Professional Certificates programmes: 12 months of professionally-oriented study offered to students who have completed their master degree, 275 degrees / year- The "Ingénieurs du Corps des Mines" Special ProgrammeThe Doctoral programmes: - Three years in a MINES ParisTech research centre (120 degrees / year). Admission with a master degree or equivalent.

MINES ParisTech has 15 research centres operating in 5 scientific departments: - Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Robotics, Systems and Control- Process Engineering and Energetics- Materials Science and Engineering- Social and Economic Sciences.- Earth and Environmental Sciences

For More Information: http://www.mines-paristech.fr/ or http://www.ensmp.fr

Telecom ParisTech (TPT)

Telecom ParisTech was created in 1878 as the Ecole Supérieure de Télégraphie; in 1934 , the Institute received its current offical name, the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Télécommunications. Today, Telecom ParisTech is recognized as the leading Grande Ecole in the area of the Sciences and Technologies of Telecommunications and their Management. Digital and Optical Communications ; Electronics ; Computer Science ; Networks ; Signals and Systems ; Image Processing...are among the Telecom ParisTech research and teaching domains.Four programmes of study are proposed to students :-The Engineering Degree Programme : 5 years of study following the French secondary school "Baccalauréat" (concerns 710 students).-The Master of Science Programmes : 15 months of study (English and/or French). 7 different programmes in ICT fields are offered to students holding a Bachelors Degree (concerns 110 students).-The professional « Mastères Spécialisés » Programmes : 12 months of study in Telecommunications related areas offered to students who have completed their fifth year of higher education (concerns 210 students).-The Doctoral Programme : 3 years of research in a state of the art Telecommunications domaine (250 students).Telecom ParisTech is also associated with 8 Research Master Programmes, one-year predoctoral studies, (concerns about 360 students of which 10% come from the Telecom ParisTech).The Institute is administered by a Director, assisted by a team of advisors.Four Scientific Departments and a Department of Languages and Cultures assure the teaching and research activities. Total scientific staff numbers : 150 with, in addition , an administrative staff of 170.For years Telecom ParisTech has followed a policy promoting international relations :Today, 30% of the Telecom ParisTech students following one of the four degree programmes, come from another

http://www.ensmp.fr/

http://www.mines-paristech.fr/

country. In addition, each year over 170 foreign students spend 3-12 months doing research in Telecom ParisTech laboratories and some 10 professors from around the world carry out sabbatical periods with Telecom ParisTech departments.For More Information : http://www.telecom-paristech.fr

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