2023-2024 / Master

Of Science (MSc) in Geological and Mining Engineering

120 crédits

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Depending on your educational background or depending on the focus, it is possible that the prerequisites / corequisites for the 1st year of the programme are presented in the block 2. You are therefore invited to read through the list of courses in block 2 even if you are registering for the first time in this master.
As part of the Master in Mining and Geological Engineering, students must follow or approve 60 core training credits (including the placement and final dissertation), 30 credits from one of the specialised courses on Mineral Resources and Recycling, Environmental and Geological Engineering or 30 credits from a course of their choice.
Ideally, students studying for the master¿s degree will have acquired the competences and knowledge corresponding to the 40 credits of technical courses specific to the field of 'Georesources and Environmental Geology', taught within the framework of the Bachelor in Civil Engineering.

The master¿s is `bilingual French/English'. Therefore, students who actively master French and/or English and another language passively can take all the classes. On a practical level, students can ask staff questions in both languages. Course material exists in both French and English (pdf, ppt and reference books). Students must indicate in which language they would like the questions to be.

An organised, but optional, final-year trip allows the future professionals to take part in guided tours of companies and exceptional foreign geological sites.

Compulsory courses

B1
30Cr
B2
30Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
CHIM9284-2Analytical chemistry I - Chemical analysis methods, Theory B1Q126--2
CHIM0740-2Analytical chemistry II - Physicochemical techniques of analysis, Part A
Corequisite
CHIM9284-2
Chimie analytique I - Méthodes chimiques d'analyse
B1Q21030-3
GEOL0006-4Rocks and sedimentary processes (partie 1) - [4h Laboratory work]
Corequisite
GEOL1026-1
Compléments de géologie
B1Q130-[+]2
GEOL0284-1Geology of Wallonia - [6d Field work]
Corequisite
GEOL0006-4
Roches et processus sédimentaires
B1Q220-[+]3
GEOL1051-1Geological imaging and remote sensing (english language) - [30h Projet] B1Q22626[+]5
GCIV0045-4Rock mechanics, tunnels, rock slopes, rock foundations - [1d Field work, 50h Projet]
Corequisite
GCIV0603-2
Géotechnique et infrastructures
B1Q2204[+]5
GEOL0097-2Geostatistics (english language) - [30h Laboratory work] B1Q130-[+]5
GEOL0286-2Geological mappingB1Q25
From theory to fieldwork - [2d Field work]   520[+] 
Project - [20h Projet]   --[+] 
ATFE0011-1Master Thesis (including an introduction to research methodology) - [600h Projet]
Serge Brouyère, Collégialité
B2TA--[+]20
ASTG0017-1Internship B2TA---5
GEST3162-1Principles of management (english language) - [25h Projet] B2Q130-[+]5

Optional courses

B1
30Cr
B2
30Cr

Choose one focus from the following :

B1
20Cr
B2
10Cr

Professional focus in mineral resources and recycling

B1
20Cr
B2
10Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
GEOL0289-1Analytic mineralogy (english language) - [15h Laboratory work]
Corequisite
GEOL0312-1
Process mineralogy
B1Q23015[+]5
GEOL0315-1Solid Waste and by products processing (english language) - [20h Laboratory work, 7h Projet, 1,5d Field work] B1Q120-[+]5
GEOL0237-2Exploitation of mineral deposits (english language) - [2d Field work]
Corequisite
GEOL0020-7
Mineral resources
B1Q12515[+]5
GEOL0312-1Process mineralogy (english language) - [25h Laboratory work, 15h Projet] B1Q125-[+]5
GEOL1043-1Extractive metallurgy (english language) - [1d Field work]
Corequisite
GEOL0314-1
Mineral processing I - basics
B2Q13020[+]5
GEOL1044-1Raw Materials in a Circular Economy (english language) - [1d Field work] B2Q12626[+]5

Professional focus in environmental and geological engineering

B1
20Cr
B2
10Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
GEOL0083-3Groundwater modelling (english language) - [30h Laboratory work, 30h Projet]
Corequisite
GEOL0013-5
Hydrogéologie
B1Q130-[+]5
GEOL1028-1Site investigation - [40d Projet, 40h Laboratory work, 5d Field work] B1Q25-[+]5
GEOL1046-1Geothermal energy (english language) - [40h Projet, 1d Field work]
Corequisite
GEOL0083-3
Groundwater modelling
B1Q21815[+]5
GEOL0277-1Groundwater quality and protection (english language) - [1d Field work, 35h Projet]
Corequisite
GEOL0013-5
Hydrogéologie
B1Q12020[+]5
GEOL0313-1Remediation of contaminated sites (english language) - [2d Field work, 40h Projet] B2Q12424[+]5
GCIV2058-1Environmental geotechnics (english language) - [1d Field work, 10h Laboratory work, 15h Projet] B2Q12010[+]5

Choose courses totalling 30 ECTS out of the following :

B1
10Cr
B2
20Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

Students who haven't taken the GEOL0021-7, GCIV0603-2, GEOL1026-1 courses in the 'Geo-resources and Environmental Geology' option in the bachelor's engineering programme or who haven't acquired the corresponding knowledge or skills, must include these three courses in their programme as a priority; these courses are corequisites for the master's compulsory courses.

The GEOL0020-7 and GEOL0314-1 courses are also corequisites for the professional focus in Mineral Resources & Recycling and the GEOL0013-5 course is a corequisite for the
Environmental & Geological Engineering focus. Students who don't master the corresponding skills shall choose their courses accordingly.

GCIV0185-7Linear numerical methods in Civil and Geological Engineering - [30h Projet] -Q12230[+]5
GEOL0008-4Hydrocarbons and energy transition - Exploration, Energy context and exploration of hydrocarbons -Q115--2
GEOL1050-1Hydrocarbons and the energy transition - Techniques for extracting hydrocarbons and reducing emissions -Q115--3
GCIV0184-5Building Materials - [0,5d Field work, 12h Laboratory work, 12h Projet] -Q23616[+]5
GEOL0029-4Tectonics-Q15
Part A   3020- 
Field work - [2d Field work]   --[+] 
MECA0526-1High Temperature Processes in Recycling & Remanufacturing (english language) - [1d Field work] -Q12626[+]5
CHIM0695-2Modelling of chemical & energy processes (english language) -Q12032-5
GEOL0021-7Geophysical prospecting - [5d Field work, 20h Projet] B1Q22620[+]5
GEOL0020-7Mineral resources (english language) - [1d Field work, 26h Laboratory work, 32h Projet] B1Q126-[+]5
GEOL0319-2(pas organisé en 2023-2024) Geological hazard and risk assessment (english language) B1Q25
From theory to field work - [2d Field work]   2510[+] 
Project - [20h Projet]   --[+] 
GEOL0013-5HydrogeologyB1Q15
Part A - [1d Field work]   2620[+] 
Part B - [10h Projet]
  --[+] 
GCIV0603-2Geotechnics and infrastructure - [1d Field work, 2h Laboratory work] B1Q22626[+]5
GEOL0314-1Mineral processing I - basics (english language) - [30h Laboratory work, 10h Projet, 1,5d Field work] B1Q130-[+]5
GEOL1026-1Complement of geologyB1Q25
Part 1 : Elements of mineralogy   1818- 
Part 2 : Elements of magmatic and metamorphic petrology   88- 
GEOL0281-4Environmental impact of industrial and mining activities - [1d Field work, 25h Laboratory work, 5h Projet] B2Q125-[+]5
GEOL1045-1Economic and societal issues in mining and recycling (english language) - [30h Projet, 2d Field work] B2Q115-[+]5
GEOL1052-1Project in inverse modelling : from field to algorithms (english language) - [30h Projet, 4d Field work]
Corequisite
GEOL0021-7
Prospection géophysique
-Q1540[+]5
[...] or any individual course from the non-chosen focus in block 1-
[...] or any individual course from the non-chosen focus in block 2-
[...] In agreement with the Jury, the student may choose a maximum of 10 credits from the list of other Masters courses in the Faculty of Applied Sciences or ou du catalogue UNIC.-
or from the courses of the list below relating to the theme "Urban and Environmental Engineering"
UEEN0001-1Water and energy in urban environment (english language) - [2d Field work] -Q12626[+]5
UEEN0002-1Land rehabilitation in urban environments (english language) - [10h Laboratory work, 20h Projet, 2d Field work] -Q12010[+]5
UEEN0004-1Urban planning and transportation (english language) - [1d Field work] -Q12626[+]5
UEEN0005-1Participatory Design at an Urban Scale (english language) - [20h Projet, 1d Field work] -Q12010[+]2
UEEN0006-1UEE Integrated Project (english language) - [100h Projet, 1d Field work] -Q1-90[+]5
GEOG2053-1Introduction to Urban GIS (english language) -Q11220-3

Additional ECTS Master in mining and geological engineering (generic programme)

CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

Optional courses

B0
60Cr

Each student¿s programme will be determined by the jury depending on their prior training. If an applicant does not meet certain prerequisites, his or her programme may include up to 60 additional course credits essentially taken from the list below :

B0
60Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
MATH0006-3Introduction to numerical analysis (english language) B0Q12020-5
MECA0001-2Mechanics of materials - [2h Laboratory work, 12h Projet] B0Q12725[+]5
MECA0011-2Fluid Mechanics : Basics - [25h Projet] B0Q22030[+]4
GEOL0021-7Geophysical prospecting - [5d Field work, 20h Projet] B0Q22620[+]5
GEOL0020-7Mineral resources (english language) - [1d Field work, 26h Laboratory work, 32h Projet] B0Q126-[+]5
GEOL0013-5HydrogeologyB0Q15
Part A - [1d Field work]   2620[+] 
Part B - [10h Projet]
  --[+] 
GCIV0603-2Geotechnics and infrastructure - [1d Field work, 2h Laboratory work] B0Q22626[+]5
GEOL0314-1Mineral processing I - basics (english language) - [30h Laboratory work, 10h Projet, 1,5d Field work] B0Q130-[+]5
GEOL0001-1Geology and Engineering geology - [2d Field work] B0Q23022[+]5
[...] Choose maximum 16 credits to complete the curriculum-

Additional ECTS Master in mining and geological engineering (aimed at bachelors in geography)

CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
The Bachelors in Geographic Sciences follows the normal Masters programme with the addition of the 44 credits below (Block 0).
MATH0006-3Introduction to numerical analysis (english language) B0Q12020-5
MECA0001-2Mechanics of materials - [2h Laboratory work, 12h Projet] B0Q12725[+]5
MECA0011-2Fluid Mechanics : Basics - [25h Projet] B0Q22030[+]4
GEOL0001-1Geology and Engineering geology - [2d Field work] B0Q23022[+]5
GEOL0021-7Geophysical prospecting - [5d Field work, 20h Projet] B0Q22620[+]5
GEOL0020-7Mineral resources (english language) - [1d Field work, 26h Laboratory work, 32h Projet] B0Q126-[+]5
GEOL0013-5HydrogeologyB0Q15
Part A - [1d Field work]   2620[+] 
Part B - [10h Projet]
  --[+] 
GCIV0603-2Geotechnics and infrastructure - [1d Field work, 2h Laboratory work] B0Q22626[+]5
GEOL0314-1Mineral processing I - basics (english language) - [30h Laboratory work, 10h Projet, 1,5d Field work] B0Q130-[+]5

Additional credits Master in mining and geological engineering (aimed at masters in engineering: bioengineering)

CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
The programme for Bachelors in Engineering Sciences, specialised in bioengineering, includes 135 credits. This is established by the President of the jury by taking into account skills previously acquired by the student and by completing the programme from the courses listed in the planning block presented below.
MATH0006-3Introduction to numerical analysis (english language) B0Q12020-5
MECA0001-2Mechanics of materials - [2h Laboratory work, 12h Projet] B0Q12725[+]5
MECA0011-2Fluid Mechanics : Basics - [25h Projet] B0Q22030[+]4
GEOL0001-1Geology and Engineering geology - [2d Field work] B0Q23022[+]5
GEOL0021-7Geophysical prospecting - [5d Field work, 20h Projet] B0Q22620[+]5
GEOL0020-7Mineral resources (english language) - [1d Field work, 26h Laboratory work, 32h Projet] B0Q126-[+]5
GEOL0013-5HydrogeologyB0Q15
Part A - [1d Field work]   2620[+] 
Part B - [10h Projet]
  --[+] 
GCIV0603-2Geotechnics and infrastructure - [1d Field work, 2h Laboratory work] B0Q22626[+]5
GEOL0314-1Mineral processing I - basics (english language) - [30h Laboratory work, 10h Projet, 1,5d Field work] B0Q130-[+]5

Additional credits Master in mining and geological engineering (aimed at Bachelors in geology)

CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
The programme for Bachelors in Geology is worth 135 credits. This is established by the President of the jury by taking into account skills previously acquired by the student from the Block 1 courses (analytical chemistry, rocks and sedimentary processes) and by completing the programme from the courses listed in the planning block presented below.
MATH0006-3Introduction to numerical analysis (english language) B0Q12020-5
MECA0001-2Mechanics of materials - [2h Laboratory work, 12h Projet] B0Q12725[+]5
MECA0011-2Fluid Mechanics : Basics - [25h Projet] B0Q22030[+]4
GEOL0001-1Geology and Engineering geology - [2d Field work] B0Q23022[+]5
GEOL0021-7Geophysical prospecting - [5d Field work, 20h Projet] B0Q22620[+]5
GEOL0020-7Mineral resources (english language) - [1d Field work, 26h Laboratory work, 32h Projet] B0Q126-[+]5
GEOL0013-5HydrogeologyB0Q15
Part A - [1d Field work]   2620[+] 
Part B - [10h Projet]
  --[+] 
GCIV0603-2Geotechnics and infrastructure - [1d Field work, 2h Laboratory work] B0Q22626[+]5
GEOL0314-1Mineral processing I - basics (english language) - [30h Laboratory work, 10h Projet, 1,5d Field work] B0Q130-[+]5