2024-2025 / Master

MSc. in Geological and Mining Engineering focus in mineral resources and recycling (Co-diplomation avec l'Université polytechnique de Madrid)

120 crédits

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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
GEOL0289-1Analytic mineralogy (english language) - [15h Laboratory work] B1Q23015[+]5
GEOL0315-1
Solid 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] B1Q12515[+]5
GEOL0312-1Process mineralogy (english language) - [25h Laboratory work, 15h Projet] B1Q125-[+]5

Optional courses within the focus

B2
10Cr

Choose 10 credits from this list to complete your focus:

B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Research and Management of Mineral Resources Specialty

HULG9439-1Economía de los Recursos Minerales (spanish language)
B2Q1---3
HULG9440-1Mineralogía Avanzada (spanish language)
B2Q1---4,5
HULG9441-1Técnicas de Investigación y Caracterización de Yacimientos Minerales (spanish language)
B2Q1---3
HULG9442-1Exploración y Evaluación de Yacimientos Minerales (spanish language)
B2Q1---6
HULG9443-1Yacimientos Minerales (spanish language)
B2Q1---6
HULG9444-1Investigación y Gestión de Recursos Energéticos (spanish language)
B2Q1---3
HULG9445-1Petrología y Modelización de Recursos Minerales (spanish language)
B2Q1---4,5

Compulsory courses from the core curriculum

B1
30Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
CHIM9284-2Analytical chemistry I - Chemical analysis methods, Theory B1Q126--2
CHIM0740-2Analytical chemistry II - Physicochemical techniques of analysis, Part A B1Q21030-3
GEOL0006-4Rocks and sedimentary processes (partie 1) - [4h Laboratory work]
B1Q130-[+]2
GEOL0284-1Geology of Wallonia - [6d Field work] 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] B1Q2204[+]5
GEOL0097-2Geostatistics (english language) - [30h Laboratory work] B1Q130-[+]5
GEOL0286-2Geological 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

GEOL0021-7Geophysical 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 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]
  --[+] 
GCIV0603-2Geotechnics 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
GEOL1026-1Complement of geologyB1Q2   5
Part 1 : Elements of mineralogy   1818- 
Part 2 : Elements of magmatic and metamorphic petrology   88- 
GCIV0185-7Linear numerical methods in Civil and Geological Engineering - [30h Projet] B1Q12230[+]5
GEOL0008-4Hydrocarbons and energy transition - Exploration, Energy context and exploration of hydrocarbons B1Q115--2
GEOL1050-1Hydrocarbons and the energy transition - Techniques for extracting hydrocarbons and reducing emissions B1Q115--3
GEOL0029-4TectonicsB1Q1   5
Part A   3020- 
Field work - [2d Field work]   --[+] 
MECA0526-1High 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
UEEN0003-1Urban resilience (english language) - [60h Projet, 1d Field work] B1Q13616[+]5
UEEN0004-1Urban planning and transportation (english language) - [1d Field work] B1Q12626[+]5
UEEN0005-1Participatory 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
GEOG2053-1Introduction 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 -
HULG9439-1Economía de los Recursos Minerales (spanish language)
B2Q1---3
HULG9440-1Mineralogía Avanzada (spanish language)
B2Q1---4,5
HULG9441-1Técnicas de Investigación y Caracterización de Yacimientos Minerales (spanish language)
B2Q1---3
HULG9442-1Exploración y Evaluación de Yacimientos Minerales (spanish language)
B2Q1---6
HULG9443-1Yacimientos Minerales (spanish language)
B2Q1---6
HULG9444-1Investigación y Gestión de Recursos Energéticos (spanish language)
B2Q1---3
HULG9445-1Petrología 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
ATFE0011-1Master 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

Third semester at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

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