2023-2024 / Master

Oceanography (120 ECTS)

120 crédits

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  • Organisation
  • Théorie
  • Pratique
  • Autres
  • Crédits

Block 1

Compulsory courses

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
OCEA0075-1Physical oceanography and marine meteorology (english language) Q16
Theory and practice   3015- 
Fieldwork trip - [3d Field work]   --[+] 
OCEA0086-1Chemical oceanography (english language) - [2d Field work] TA205[+]4
OCEA0087-1Satellite oceanography (english language) Q11515-3
GEOL1039-1Geological oceanographyQ15
From theory to field work - [1d Field work]   2020[+] 
Additional field work - [2d Field work]   --[+] 
OCEA0088-1Marine ecology (english language) - [5h Monitored workshops, 4d Field work] TA10-[+]4
OCEA0089-1Introduction to marine ecosystems modelling (english language) Q11515-3
OCEA0014-1Mathematical analysis and modelling methods applied to the environment (english language) Q12020-4
OCEA0049-1Pelagic oceanography - [20h Monitored workshops, 2d Field work] Q210-[+]4
OCEA0011-2Coastal oceanography - [3d Field work] Q22010[+]5
OCEA0019-1Biological oceanology - [20h Monitored workshops, 8d Field work] Q210-[+]6
OCEA0090-1Dynamics of marine ecosystems Q22020-4
DROI0725-1Law of the sea and of sea environment Q220--2
GEOG0043-1Developing marine resources Q220--3
GEOG2012-1Coastal geomorphology, changing sea levels and the vulnerability of coastal regions - [3d Field work] Q22010[+]3
OCEA0091-1Methodological approach to oceanography practice - [30h Monitored workshops] Q2--[+]4
Notice : A practical, two-week work placement (sampling on a boat, diving, dosages, plankton, benthos, data bases, etc.) is carried out at STARESO, the University¿s Station de Recherches Sous-Marines et Océanographiques (Calvi, France) at the end of the first block of the Masters in Oceanography, to carry out practical work associated with subjects covered during the year (physical, biological, geological, chemical oceanography, etc.).

Block 2

Compulsory courses

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
DOCU0461-1Documentary training and preparing a dissertationQ13
Bibliographic research - [20h Monitored workshops]   --[+] 
Preparation of a scientific and/or technical report - [10h Monitored workshops]   --[+] 
SMEM0003-1Final thesis
Collégialité
TA---27

Focus choice

Choose one focus from the following :

Research Focus

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
SSTG0032-1Internship - [1mois internship] TA--[+]6
OCEA0020-1Current issues in oceanography Q11515-4

In agreement with the Jury, choose courses for a total of 20 credits, in at least two different fields, from :

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Biogeochemistry and climate change

OCEA0219-1Biogeochemical Cycles in the Ocean (english language) - [2d Field work] Q120-[+]3
OCEA0220-1Biogeochemical Cycles in the Polar Ocean and Sea Ice (english language) Q120--3
OCEA0025-1Dynamics of nutrients in marine environment : chemical and biochemical aspects - [10h Field work] Q17,57,5[+]3
GEOL0256-1Marine sediment geochemistry (english language) Q11515-4
OCEA0033-1(pas organisé en 2023-2024) Global changes and sea environment
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Q21515-3

Marine ecology and biodiversity

BIOL0808-3Functional morphology, Marine vertebrates Q11510-3
OCEA0093-1Molecular approaches to the diversity of marine microorganisms (english language) Q11515-3
OCEA0094-1Marine phanerogames ecology (english language) Q11510-3
OCEA0063-1Biology of Marine Mammals (english language) Q14
Part I : Ecology and Ecotoxicology   15-- 
Part II : pathology and necropsies   1510- 
OCEA0083-1Physiology and biochemistry of the marine animals (english language) Q11515-3
OCEA0223-1Biodiversity of tropical coastal regions: study and intercultural context - [12d Field work] Q210-[+]4
OCEA0230-1Marine invertebrate zoology (english language) Q12010-3

Modeling and operational oceanography

OCEA0096-1Ecological and biogeochemical cycles modeling Q11530-3
OCEA0036-1Structures and applications of marine hydrodynamic models (english language) Q11515-3
OCEA0073-1Numerical methods in geophysics, Part 1 Q21530-3
OCEA0097-1Data assimilation and inverse methods (english language) Q130--3
OCEA0071-1Geophysical fluid dynamics - part 1 (english language) Q23015-5
SPAT0024-2Meteorology (english language) Q16
Part 1   2010- 
Part 2   2010- 

Exploitation of marine resources, anthropic pressures

ZOOL0218-4Aquariology Q120--3
OCEA0227-1Tools for analysis and assistance for integrated management Q11515-3
OCEA0226-1Introduction to aquaculture Q130--3
OCEA0084-1Marine ecotoxicology (english language) - [15h Monitored workshops] Q115-[+]4
OCEA0144-1Biology of the coral reefs Q130--3
OCEA0158-1Phytoplankton, a tool for supporting the management of the marine environment - [10h Monitored workshops] Q1108[+]4

Data acquisition and processing

OCEA0159-1Advanced satellite oceanography (english language) Q11515-3
OCEA0224-1Statistical analysis of oceanographic data Q11515-3
OCEA0027-1Applications of stable isotopes in marine sciences Q11515-4
OCEA0085-1Methods of investigation, observation and analysis of marine plankton - [12h Monitored workshops] Q1105[+]4
GEOL0021-7Geophysical prospecting - [5d Field work, 20h Projet] Q22620[+]5
[...] Exceptionally, and in agreement with the Jury, one or several courses may be chosen from the courses' programmes of other field of education of the Faculty of Sciences, other faculties or other universities (for example, in connection with the final dissertation, etc.).-

Specialised focus in integrated management of aquatic resources and aquaculture

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
ZOOL0234-1Diversity of halieutic species and breeding: fish, shellfish and molluscs Q11510-3
ZOOL0235-1Physiology applied to aquaculture: a balance between productivity and respect for animal well-being Q14020-4
BIOL0218-1Ecological monitoring and managing fishery resources Q11015-3
BIOL0219-1Ecology and the production of algae: digital concepts and applications Q21010-3
ZOOL0236-1Ecology and the production of zooplanktonic organisms Q21010-3
BIOL0220-1Operation and integrated management of continental aquatic environments Q21010-3
ZOOL0237-1Aquaculture production system: adaptability, innovation and integration in a sustainable environment - [16h Visit] Q14020[+]4
GEOG0272-1Economic issues and exploitation of the marine aquatic environment Q21010-3

In agreement with the Jury, choose 2 courses for a total of 4 credits among:

CodeDétailsOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
HULG2012-2Fish and shellfish nutrition and feeding Q115--2
VETE0206-1Immunology, virology and vaccinology of aquatic species Q1182-2
VETE0207-1Pathology, bacteriology and parasitology of aquatic species Q21510-2
VETE2007-1Management of the quality and safety of foodstuffs derived from aquaculture and fishing - [5h Visit] Q215-[+]2
ZOOL0238-1Integration of aquaponic aquaculture systems into urban and semi-urban agriculture Q112--2

Bloc d'aménagement du programme de l'année

Additional ECTS (max 15-60) Master in oceanography (120 ECTS)

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Optional courses

The refresher programme, for a maximum of 60 credits, will be established by the jury of the Masters in Oceanography, depending on the student's prior training: this programme will enable the student to acquire the basic knowledge required in relevant fields (statistics, IT, biology, chemistry, physics, etc.).

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[...] Between 15 and 60 ECTS of courses -