Duration
Number of credits
| Advanced Master in Environmental Sciences and Management in Developing Countries (Registrations are closed) | 15 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
All year long, with partial in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Students enrolled in the specialization master's degree in environmental science and management in developing countries must prepare a dissertation. This is a scientific research work in relation to environmental sciences and management, carried out under the supervision of a promoter, and which will be the subject of a written report and an oral defense.
The subject of the thesis work can be developed by the student in consultation with a promoter and / or chosen from among the proposals communicated by the promoters to the students. In agreement with the promoter, it can be associated with an internship in a host organization, the internship will then constitute the "field" of the thesis.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The thesis is a personal work which represents the crowning of the student's career, it allows him to develop his initiative and particular interests. It tests the student's ability to plan, undertake and report on original research work, by mobilizing the knowledge and skills acquired through the various teachings of the master's degree in environmental science and management. It helps to develop and demonstrate skills in research methods and / or project implementation - for example the realization of a state of knowledge, the collection and analysis of data - and offers the opportunity of a high quality self-employment. It aims to develop the critical thinking and the scientific spirit of the student.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The promoter can recommend that the student take one or more optional courses in order to acquire all the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out the work.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
to be discussed with the promoter
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
It is the student's responsibility to submit the progress of his work to his promoter for advice, at all stages and on a regular basis. The promoter can establish a timetable and / or specifications defining the objectives targeted within the framework of the work and the progressive deadlines for its achievement.
Editorial instructions may be given by the coordinator of the specialized master or the promoter.
Recommended or required readings
If necessary, the promoter can recommend reading articles and / or scientific books allowing the student to deepen his knowledge of the subject.
Written report of 50 pages + oral presentation and questions of the jury.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Antoine Denis
Antoine.Denis@uliege.be
Bernard Tychon
Bernard.Tychon@uliege.be