“Ingénieur” Program
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École Polytechnique’s “Ingénieur” Program A unique curriculum leading to an advanced Master’s degree in Science and Technology Table of contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Area Map ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Campus .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Organization Chart ................................................................................................................................................................................ 8 The “Ingénieur Polytechnicien“ curriculum ............................................................................................................... 10 Student status and Course evaluation ............................................................................................................................. 11 a 4-year program ................................................................................................................................................................................. 15 Year 1 ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Year 2 ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Year 3 ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Year 4 ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 International Exchange Program .......................................................................................................................................... 20 Internship Program for International Students ........................................................................................................ 21 Tutoring ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 22 Departments ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 23 Applied Mathematics ................................................................................................................................................. 27 Biology ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Chemistry .............................................................................................................................................................................. 39 Economics ............................................................................................................................................................................ 45 Humanities and Social Sciences ...................................................................................................................... 49 Informatics ............................................................................................................................................................................ 57 Languagues and Cultures ....................................................................................................................................... 63 Mathematics ....................................................................................................................................................................... 65 Mechanics ............................................................................................................................................................................ 71 Physics ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 77 Sport ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 89 The fourth year of the “Ingénieur Polytechnicien“ Curriculum ............................................................... 91 Training, projects and Internship .................................................................................................................................. 97 Leardership and Physical Training Program ............................................................................................................ 101 The Preparation Term .................................................................................................................................................................. 103 Office of Careers, academic advising and Internship Programs (SOI) ........................................... 104 Table of contents 3 Programs, Flowcharts ............................................................................................................................................................. 107 Year 1 Core Curriculum ............................................................................................................................................................... 111 Year 2 Fall Semester ...................................................................................................................................................................... 113 Year 2 Spring Semester .............................................................................................................................................................. 115 Year 3 Scientific Specialization Program ..................................................................................................................... 117 Program Prerequisites ........................................................................................................................................................... 210 Index ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 215 4 ➟ “Ingénieur“ Program 2011-2012 Introduction Ecole Polytechnique was founded in 1794 as a state-supported institution for higher educa- tion and research. It is the most highly-competitive Graduate Institute of Science and Tech- nology in France and, as such, trains the scientific, industrial and economic leaders of the nation. Famous scientists, many of whom are better known through the fundamental laws and concepts they invented, have walked its halls either as students or as professors (Am- père, Becquerel, Cauchy, Coriolis, Fourier, Fresnel, Lagrange, Monge, Poincaré, Poisson). Degrees awarded by Ecole Polytechnique are the key to diverse, high-level careers, in Engi- neering, the corporate world, research and academia. The education program focuses on analysis and synthesis. “Polytechniciens”, the name given to Ecole Polytechnique’s gra- duates, are particularly apt at managing complex systems. Technological achievements such as the French high-speed train (TGV), Airbus aircraft, the Ariane space rocket or the French electro-nuclear program all attest to the excellence of the Ecole. In France, nearly 30% of multinational companies are headed by Ecole Polytechnique Alumni or Alumnae. Ecole Polytechnique has four distinct educational programs taught mainly in French. ■ the “Ingénieur Polytechnicien” curriculum: starting after two to three years of undergra- duate studies in Science or in Engineering, this advanced Undergraduate and Graduate pro- gram lasts four years and leads to an advanced Master’s degree in Science and Technology. ■ the Master’s programs: graduate studies in the fields of Science and Technology, Enginee- ring, Economics and Business Management. The courses are open to the best European and International students, who have at the minimum a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. ■ the Doctoral program: students admitted to this program enter into the preparation of a Ph.D. thesis in one of Polytechnique research laboratories. ■ the International Exchange Program (IEP): study abroad opportunity for international students to come to Ecole Polytechnique from 3 months up to a full academic year to take courses offered in the “Ingénieur Polytechnicien” curriculum or to do a research internship in a laboratory. http://www.polytechnique.edu – http://www.enseignement. polytechnique.fr Competitive entrance Entrance on Entrance on examinations qualication qualication INGENIEUR POLYTECHNICIEN 2 to 3 years of MASTER undergraduate studies