2024-2025 / Master

MSc. in Geological and Mining Engineering, professional focus in environmental and geological engineering (Co-diplomation avec l'Université polytechnique de Madrid)

120 crédits

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  • Theory
  • Practical
  • Others
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The program of the first two terms is identical to the program of Block 1 of the Master's degree in Civil Mining Engineering and Geology :
- 30 compulsory course credits
- 30 elective credits: the elective courses will be chosen in agreement with the president of the jury who will ensure the coherence of the program. For Block 2, the focus started at ULiège will be completed at the Polytechnic University of Madrid.

Compulsory courses within the focus

B1
20Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
GEOL0083-3
Groundwater modelling (english language) - [30h Laboratory work, 30h Projet] B1Q130-[+]5
GEOL1028-1
Site investigation - [40d Projet, 40h Laboratory work, 5d Field work] B1Q25-[+]5
GEOL1046-1
Geothermal energy (english language) - [40h Projet, 1d Field work] B1Q21815[+]5
GEOL0277-1
Groundwater quality and protection (english language) - [1d Field work, 35h Projet] B1Q12020[+]5

Optional courses within the focus

B2
10Cr

Choose 10 credits from this list to complete your focus:

B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Management of the Natural Environment Specialty

HULG9434-1
Recursos Hidrogeológicos (spanish language)
B2Q1---6
HULG9435-1
Riesgos Geológicos (spanish language)
B2Q1---6
HULG9436-1
Ingeniería de Costas y puertos (spanish language)
B2Q1---6
HULG9437-1
Hidráulica e Ingeniería Fluvial (spanish language)
B2Q1---6
HULG9438-1
Sismología e ingeniería Sísmica (spanish language)
B2Q1---6

Compulsory courses from the core curriculum

B1
30Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
CHIM9284-2
Analytical chemistry I - Chemical analysis methods, Theory B1Q126--2
CHIM0740-2
Analytical chemistry II - Physicochemical techniques of analysis, Part A B1Q21030-3
GEOL0006-4
Rocks and sedimentary processes (partie 1) - [4h Laboratory work] B1Q130-[+]2
GEOL0284-1
Geology of Wallonia - [6d Field work] B1Q220-[+]3
GEOL1051-1
Geological imaging and remote sensing (english language) - [30h Projet] B1Q22626[+]5
GCIV0045-4
Rock mechanics, tunnels, rock slopes, rock foundations - [1d Field work, 50h Projet] B1Q2204[+]5
GEOL0097-2
Geostatistics (english language) - [30h Laboratory work] B1Q130-[+]5
GEOL0286-2
Geological mappingB1Q2   5
From theory to fieldwork - [2d Field work]   520[+] 
Project - [20h Projet]   --[+] 

Optional courses from the core curriculum

B1
10Cr
B2
50Cr

Choose 10 credits betwween:

B1
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Courses programme at University of Liège

GEOL0021-7
Geophysical prospecting - [5d Field work, 20h Projet] B1Q22620[+]5
GEOL0020-7
Mineral resources (english language) - [1d Field work, 26h Laboratory work, 32h Projet] B1Q126-[+]5
GEOL0319-2
(pas organisé en 2024-2025) Geological hazard and risk assessment (english language) B1Q2   5
From theory to field work - [2d Field work, 20h Projet]   205[+] 
Project - [20h Projet]   --[+] 
GEOL0013-5
HydrogeologyB1Q1   5
Part A - [1d Field work]   2620[+] 
Part B - [10h Projet]   --[+] 
GCIV0603-2
Geotechnics and infrastructure - [1d Field work, 2h Laboratory work] B1Q22626[+]5
GEOL0314-1
Mineral processing I - basics (english language) - [30h Laboratory work, 10h Projet, 1,5d Field work] B1Q130-[+]5
GEOL1026-1
Complement of geologyB1Q2   5
Part 1 : Elements of mineralogy   1818- 
Part 2 : Elements of magmatic and metamorphic petrology   88- 
GCIV0185-7
Linear numerical methods in Civil and Geological Engineering - [30h Projet] B1Q12230[+]5
GEOL0008-4
Hydrocarbons and energy transition - Exploration, Energy context and exploration of hydrocarbons B1Q115--2
GEOL1050-1
Hydrocarbons and the energy transition - Techniques for extracting hydrocarbons and reducing emissions B1Q115--3
GEOL0029-4
TectonicsB1Q1   5
Part A   3020- 
Field work - [2d Field work]   --[+] 
MECA0526-1
High Temperature Processes in Recycling & Remanufacturing (english language) - [1d Field work] B1Q12626[+]5
or among the courses listed below related to the theme"Urban and Environmental Engineering"
UEEN0002-1
Land rehabilitation in urban environments (english language) - [10h Laboratory work, 20h Projet, 2d Field work] B1Q12010[+]5
UEEN0003-1
Urban resilience (english language) - [60h Projet, 1d Field work] B1Q13616[+]5
UEEN0004-1
Urban planning and transportation (english language) - [1d Field work] B1Q12626[+]5
UEEN0005-1
Participatory Design at an Urban Scale (english language) - [20h Projet, 1d Field work] B1Q12010[+]2
UEEN0006-1
UEE Integrated Project (english language) - [100h Projet, 1d Field work] B1Q1-90[+]5
GEOG2053-1
Introduction to Urban GIS B1Q12020-3

Choose the remaining credits in your specialty

B2
20Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
[...] Research and Management of Mineral Resources Specialty or Research and Management of Mineral Resources Specialty -
HULG9439-1
Economía de los Recursos Minerales (spanish language)
B2Q1---3
HULG9440-1
Mineralogía Avanzada (spanish language)
B2Q1---4,5
HULG9441-1
Técnicas de Investigación y Caracterización de Yacimientos Minerales (spanish language)
B2Q1---3
HULG9442-1
Exploración y Evaluación de Yacimientos Minerales (spanish language)
B2Q1---6
HULG9443-1
Yacimientos Minerales (spanish language)
B2Q1---6
HULG9444-1
Investigación y Gestión de Recursos Energéticos (spanish language)
B2Q1---3
HULG9445-1
Petrología y Modelización de Recursos Minerales (spanish language)
B2Q1---4,5

Choose between third semester at Liège or Madrid:

B2
30Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Third semester at Université de Liège:

B2
30Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
ATFE0011-1
Master Thesis (including an introduction to research methodology) - [600h Projet]
Serge Brouyère, Collégialité
B2TA--[+]20
ASTG0017-1
Internship B2TA---5
GEST3162-1
Principles of management (english language) - [25h Projet] B2Q130-[+]5

Third semester at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

B2
30Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
HULG9446-1
Master Thesis (spanish language)
B2---18
HULG9447-1
Internship (spanish language)
B2---6
HULG9448-1
Elective courses (spanish language)
B2---6