2018-2019 / Master

Geology and mining engineering (120 ECTS)

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 B1Q120--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
GEOL1042-1Geological imaging and inverse modeling (english language) - [30h Projet]
Corequisite
GEOL0021-7
Prospection géophysique
B1Q13010[+]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]
Collégialité, Frédéric Nguyen
B2TA--[+]20
ASTG0017-1Internship B2TA---5
GEST3162-1Principles of management (english language) B2Q12525-5

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 - [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
META0431-3
Génie minéral (procédés)
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
GEOL0277-1Groundwater quality and protection - [1d Field work, 35h Projet]
Corequisite
GEOL0013-5
Hydrogéologie
B1Q12020[+]5
GEOL0313-1Remediation of contaminated sites - [2d Field work, 40h Projet] B2Q12424[+]5
GEOL1046-1Geothermy (english language) - [40h Projet, 1d Field work]
Corequisite
GEOL0083-3
Groundwater modelling
B1Q21815[+]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 have not followed the GEOL0021-7, GCIV0603-2, GEOL1026-1 courses in the Civil Engineering programme or acquired the corresponding knowledge and skills must first incorporate these three courses into their programme; these courses are co-requisites for the compulsory courses in the Masters.

Similarly, the GEOL0020-7 and META0431-3 courses are co-requisites for the specialised focus on Mineral Resources & Recycling and the GEOL0013-5 course is a co-requisite for the Environmental and Geological Engineering focus. Students who do not have the corresponding skills must choose their courses as a result.

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
GEOL0319-2Geological 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 - [0,5d Field work, 2h Laboratory work] B1Q22626[+]5
META0431-3Mineral processing (processes) - [1d Field work, 26h Laboratory work, 10h Projet] B1Q226-[+]5
GEOL1026-1Complement of geologyB1Q25
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] -Q12230[+]5
GEOL0008-1Origin and production of hydrocarbons (Even years) -Q15
Geology applied to the exploration of hydrocarbons   15-- 
Techniques for extracting non-conventional hydrocarbons   15-- 
GCIV0184-5Building Materials - [0,5d Field work, 12h Laboratory work, 12h Projet] -Q23616[+]5
GEOL0029-4Tectonics-5
Part A   3020- 
Field work - [2d Field work]   --[+] 
MECA0526-1High Temperature Processes in Recycling & Remanufacturing (english language) -Q12626-5
CHIM0695-2Introduction to the modelling of chemical processes (english language) B2Q12032-5
GEOL0310-1Project - [4d Field work, 10h Laboratory work, 90h Projet] -TA10-[+]5
GEOL1045-1Economic and societal issues in mining and recycling (english language) - [30h Projet, 2d Field work] B2Q115-[+]5
GEOL0281-4Environmental impact of industrial and mining activities - [1d Field work, 25h Laboratory work, 5h Projet] B2Q125-[+]5
INGE0012-1Scientific research in engineering and its impact on innovation (english language) B2Q22626-5
[...] or any individual course from the non-chosen focus in block 1-
[...] or any individual course from the non-chosen focus in block 2-
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
UEEN0002-1Urban recycling : land and wastes (english language) - [10h Laboratory work, 20h Projet, 2d Field work] -Q12010[+]5
UEEN0003-1Resilience and constructions in urban areas (english language) - [60h Projet, 1d Field work] -Q11212[+]5
UEEN0004-1Urban planning and transportation (english language) - [1d Field work] -Q12626[+]5
ARCH0353-2Sociology and urban sociology-Q12
Theoretical courses   24-- 
Lectures approfondies de textes - [6h Monitored exercises]
  --[+] 
UEEN0006-1UEE project (english language) - [100h Projet, 1d Field work] -Q1-90[+]8

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[+]5
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 - [0,5d Field work, 2h Laboratory work] B0Q22626[+]5
META0431-3Mineral processing (processes) - [1d Field work, 26h Laboratory work, 10h Projet] B0Q226-[+]5
[...] Choose maximum 15 credits to complete the study programme-

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[+]5
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 - [0,5d Field work, 2h Laboratory work] B0Q22626[+]5
META0431-3Mineral processing (processes) - [1d Field work, 26h Laboratory work, 10h Projet] B0Q226-[+]5