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Master in geological sciences
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Credits

One-year master program

Access conditions to the Master 60 (http://www.ulg.ac.be/cms/c_46063/master-en-sciences-geologiques)

Compulsory courses

GEOL0262-1

Geological mapping (personnal fieldwork) - Hans‑Balder Havenith - [30d FW]
-
-
[+]
10

GEOL0295-1

Geowriting and geocommunication - Annick Anceau
20
20
-
4

SMEM0021-1

Final thesis - Collégialité
-
-
-
15

Optional courses

With the approval of the Board of Studies, choose courses totaling 31 ECTS from :

Paleontology-Sedimentology

Courses held in even years :

GEOL0296-1

Clays and environment - Nathalie Fagel (Even years)
15
15
-
4

GEOL0263-1

Astrobiology - Philippe Claeys, Véronique Dehant, Moreno Galleni, Emmanuelle Javaux, Yaël Nazé, Annick Wilmotte (Even years)
30
15
-
5

GEOL0214-1

Sedimentary deposits - Edouard Poty - [2d FW] (Even years)
15
15
[+]
4

GEOL0297-1

Diagenesis and dynamics of sedimentary basins - Frédéric Boulvain, Anne‑Christine Da Silva (Even years)
15
15
-
4



Courses held in odd years :

GEOL0224-2

Paleoclimatology - Nathalie Fagel - [1d FW] (Odd years)
15
15
[+]
4

GEOL1022-1

Evolution of the biosphere in the Precambrian - Emmanuelle Javaux (Odd years)
30
-
-
4

GEOL1023-1

Palynology - advanced course on Paleozoic spores - Philippe Steemans (Odd years)
30
-
-
4

GEOL0218-1

The principles and methods of evolution - Edouard Poty (Odd years)
15
-
-
3

GEOL0220-1

Cainozoic Stratigraphy - Emile Roche (Odd years)
15
-
-
3



Courses organized each year :

GEOL0229-2

Oil geology - Pierre Cornet
20
20
-
4

GEOG0212-1

Pedology - N... - Suppl : Patrick Engels - [1d FW]
15
8
[+]
3

SPAT0027-4

Climate change and impacts - Louis François, Guy Munhoven
15
15
-
3

Geochemistry-magmatic petrology

Courses held in even years :

GEOL1024-1

Modelling of magma chambers - Jacqueline Vander Auwera (Even years)
20
30
-
5

GEOL0223-1

Supplements to Tectonics - Olivier Bolle (Even years)
15
15
-
4



Courses held in odd years :

GEOL0209-1

Isotopic geochemistry and geochronology - Jacqueline Vander Auwera (Odd years)
20
-
-
3

GEOL0228-1

Crystallochemistry of rock-forming minerals - André‑Mathieu Fransolet (Odd years)
20
-
-
3



Courses organized each year :

GEOL0213-1

Geodynamics - N... - Suppl : Jean‑Paul Liégeois
15
-
-
3

GEOL0254-1

Gravimetrics, magnetism, and their geological applications - Michel Everaerts
15
15
-
4

CRIS0204-1

Crystallography - additional issues - Frédéric Hatert
15
-
-
3

GEOL0282-1

Sedimentary and environmental geochemistry - Nathalie Fagel
20
20
-
4

GEOL0255-2

Geological oceanography - Nathalie Fagel - [1d FW]
20
20
[+]
4

CLIM0009-1

Biogeochemical cycle modelling and global changes - Louis François
20
20
-
4

GEOL0225-3

Analytical Geochemistry - Nathalie Fagel
10
10
-
3

GEOL0256-1

Geochemistry of sediments and interstitial water - Nathalie Fagel
15
15
-
4

Environment and subsoil management

Courses held in odd years :

GEOL0298-1

Groundwater quality and protection - Alain Dassargues, Philippe Orban (Odd years)
15
15
-
4

GEOL0294-1

Paleoalterations in geological times - Johan Yans - [1d FW]
12
12
[+]
4



Courses organized each year :

GEOL0267-2

Environmental Geology - Hans‑Balder Havenith - [1d FW]
30
15
[+]
5

GEOL0270-3

Natural risk - Hans‑Balder Havenith - [5d FW]
30
15
[+]
6

GCIV0620-1

Introduction to geotechnics - Robert Charlier - [1d FW]
30
20
[+]
5

GEOL0020-3

Mineral resources - Eric Pirard
20
20
-
4

MINE0005-1

Mine and Quarry Working - Jacques Tack
20
-
-
3

GEOL0023-2

Engineering geology (integrated project) - Frédéric Nguyen - [3d FW]
25
25
[+]
6

GEOL1021-1

Introduction to geophysical exploration - Lucien Halleux, Frédéric Nguyen - [5d FW]
30
30
[+]
6

GEOL0299-1

Techniques of extraction of heavy oils - Xavier Limpens
15
-
-
3

SPOL2209-3

Environmental and land policies - Quentin Michel
30
-
-
3

Environmental management

ENVT0031-2

Society / Environment (epistemology, law, economics and social sciences towards the environment) - François Melard, Marc Mormont
24
12
-
3

ENVT0030-2

Managing the environment (transitional issues, instruments, case studies) - Jean‑Marie Hauglustaine, François Melard, Marc Mormont, Catherine Mougenot, Pierre M. Stassart
24
12
-
3

ENVT0034-1

GIS data management - Philippe Andre, Jacques Nicolas, Anne‑Claude Romain, Bernard Tychon
12
12
-
2

ENVT0013-3

Assessment tools (impact assessment, LCA) - Alain Hanson, Jacques Nicolas, Nathalie Semal
12
12
-
2

ENVT0848-3

Impacts of human activities on ecosystems and including land use - Célia Joaquim‑Justo, Angélique Léonard, Roberto Renzoni, Emmanuël Sérusiaux
20
10
-
2



Notice Students who choose the two courses from the "Environmental Science and Management" module will have direct access to the 2nd year of the Masters in Environmental Science and Management, organised on the Arlon campus. Other students will also have access to the 2nd year of the Masters in Environmental Science and Management, on the condition that they take courses corresponding to these 12 credits in addition to the 60 credits taken during this study year.


[...]1 or 2 course(s) from the courses' programme of the University of Liege-

Two-year master program

Access conditions to the Master 120 (http://www.ulg.ac.be/cms/c_46066/master-en-sciences-geologiques-a-finalite-approfondie)

First Year

Compulsory courses

GEOL0210-1

Fieldwork in foreign countries - Frédéric Boulvain, Nathalie Fagel, André‑Mathieu Fransolet, Hans‑Balder Havenith, Emmanuelle Javaux, Edouard Poty, Jacqueline Vander Auwera - [10d FW]
-
-
[+]
6

GEOL0262-1

Geological mapping (personnal fieldwork) - Hans‑Balder Havenith - [30d FW]
-
-
[+]
10

GEOL0295-1

Geowriting and geocommunication - Annick Anceau
20
20
-
4

Optional courses

Choose two modules from :

Paleontology-Sedimentology Module

Choose, in agreement with the Board of Studies, several courses totalling 20 credits, amongst :

Courses held in even years :

GEOL0296-1

Clays and environment - Nathalie Fagel (Even years)
15
15
-
4

GEOL0263-1

Astrobiology - Philippe Claeys, Véronique Dehant, Moreno Galleni, Emmanuelle Javaux, Yaël Nazé, Annick Wilmotte (Even years)
30
15
-
5

GEOL0214-1

Sedimentary deposits - Edouard Poty - [2d FW] (Even years)
15
15
[+]
4

GEOL0297-1

Diagenesis and dynamics of sedimentary basins - Frédéric Boulvain, Anne‑Christine Da Silva (Even years)
15
15
-
4



Courses held in odd years :

GEOL0224-2

Paleoclimatology - Nathalie Fagel - [1d FW] (Odd years)
15
15
[+]
4

GEOL1022-1

Evolution of the biosphere in the Precambrian - Emmanuelle Javaux (Odd years)
30
-
-
4

GEOL1023-1

Palynology - advanced course on Paleozoic spores - Philippe Steemans (Odd years)
30
-
-
4

GEOL0218-1

The principles and methods of evolution - Edouard Poty (Odd years)
15
-
-
3

GEOL0220-1

Cainozoic Stratigraphy - Emile Roche (Odd years)
15
-
-
3



Courses organized each year :

GEOL0229-2

Oil geology - Pierre Cornet
20
20
-
4

GEOG0212-1

Pedology - N... - Suppl : Patrick Engels - [1d FW]
15
8
[+]
3

SPAT0027-4

Climate change and impacts - Louis François, Guy Munhoven
15
15
-
3


[...]1or 2 courses in the option not chosen, or in the University of Liège programme of courses-

Magmatic Geochemical-Petrology Module

Choose, in agreement with the Board of Studies, several courses totalling 20 credits, amongst :

Courses held in even years :

GEOL1024-1

Modelling of magma chambers - Jacqueline Vander Auwera (Even years)
20
30
-
5

GEOL0223-1

Supplements to Tectonics - Olivier Bolle (Even years)
15
15
-
4



Courses held in odd years :

GEOL0209-1

Isotopic geochemistry and geochronology - Jacqueline Vander Auwera (Odd years)
20
-
-
3

GEOL0228-1

Crystallochemistry of rock-forming minerals - André‑Mathieu Fransolet (Odd years)
20
-
-
3



Courses organized each year :

GEOL0213-1

Geodynamics - N... - Suppl : Jean‑Paul Liégeois
15
-
-
3

GEOL0254-1

Gravimetrics, magnetism, and their geological applications - Michel Everaerts
15
15
-
4

CRIS0204-1

Crystallography - additional issues - Frédéric Hatert
15
-
-
3

GEOL0282-1

Sedimentary and environmental geochemistry - Nathalie Fagel
20
20
-
4

GEOL0255-2

Geological oceanography - Nathalie Fagel - [1d FW]
20
20
[+]
4

CLIM0009-1

Biogeochemical cycle modelling and global changes - Louis François
20
20
-
4

GEOL0225-3

Analytical Geochemistry - Nathalie Fagel
10
10
-
3

GEOL0256-1

Geochemistry of sediments and interstitial water - Nathalie Fagel
15
15
-
4


[...]1or 2 courses in the option not chosen, or in the University of Liège programme of courses-

Environment-Management of the Subsoil Module

Choose, in agreement with the Board of Studies, several courses totalling 20 credits, amongst :

Courses held in odd years :

GEOL0298-1

Groundwater quality and protection - Alain Dassargues, Philippe Orban (Odd years)
15
15
-
4

GEOL0294-1

Paleoalterations in geological times - Johan Yans - [1d FW] (Odd years)
12
12
[+]
4



Courses organized each year :

GEOL0267-2

Environmental Geology - Hans‑Balder Havenith - [1d FW]
30
15
[+]
5

GEOL0270-3

Natural risk - Hans‑Balder Havenith - [5d FW]
30
15
[+]
6

GCIV0620-1

Introduction to geotechnics - Robert Charlier - [1d FW]
30
20
[+]
5

GEOL0020-3

Mineral resources - Eric Pirard
20
20
-
4

MINE0005-1

Mine and Quarry Working - Jacques Tack
20
-
-
3

GEOL0023-2

Engineering geology (integrated project) - Frédéric Nguyen - [3d FW]
25
25
[+]
6

GEOL1021-1

Introduction to geophysical exploration - Lucien Halleux, Frédéric Nguyen - [5d FW]
30
30
[+]
6

GEOL0299-1

Techniques of extraction of heavy oils - Xavier Limpens
15
-
-
3

SPOL2209-3

Environmental and land policies - Quentin Michel
30
-
-
3


[...]1or 2 courses in the option not chosen, or in the University of Liège programme of courses-

Second year

Compulsory courses

SMEM0022-1

Final thesis - Collégialité
-
-
-
28

GEOL0268-1

Introduction to Research - Collégialité
-
-
-
2

Research Focus

Compulsory course

SSTG0011-1

Training - Edouard Poty - [4w Internship]
-
-
[+]
10

Optional courses

With the approval of the Board of Studies, choose courses totalling 20 ECTS :
[...]Choose additional courses not previously followed and totaling from 11 to 20 ECTS from the courses programme of the ULg-


[...]Maximum 9 ECTS can be chosen in the courses' programme of another university-

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