2023-2024 / Master

Of Science (MSc) in Geological and Mining Engineering (joint-degree programme with the "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

B1
30Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
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 mappingB1Q25
From theory to fieldwork - [2d Field work]   520[+] 
Project - [20h Projet]   --[+] 

Optional courses

B1
30Cr
B2
60Cr

Choose 10 credits betwween:

B1
10Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

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 2023-2024) Geological 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 - [1d Field work, 2h Laboratory work] B1Q22626[+]5
GEOL0314-1Mineral processing I - basics (english language) - [30h Laboratory work, 10h Projet, 1,5d Field work] B1Q130-[+]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] 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
GEOL0029-4TectonicsB1Q15
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"
UEEN0001-1Water and energy in urban environment (english language) - [2d Field work] B1Q12626[+]5
UEEN0002-1Land 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
UEEN0006-1UEE Integrated Project (english language) - [100h Projet, 1d Field work] B1Q1-90[+]5
GEOG2053-1Introduction to Urban GIS (english language) B1Q11220-3

Choose between these two focus:

B1
20Cr
B2
10Cr

Environmental and Geological Engineering

B1
20Cr
B2
10Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
GEOL0083-3Groundwater modelling (english language) - [30h Laboratory work, 30h Projet] B1Q130-[+]5
GEOL1028-1Site investigation - [40d Projet, 40h Laboratory work, 5d Field work] B1Q25-[+]5
GEOL1046-1Geothermal energy (english language) - [40h Projet, 1d Field work] B1Q21815[+]5
GEOL0277-1Groundwater quality and protection (english language) - [1d Field work, 35h Projet] B1Q12020[+]5

Choose 10 credits from this list to complete your focus:

B2
10Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
[...] Management of the Natural Environment Specialty-
HULG9434-1Recursos Hidrogeológicos (spanish language)
B2Q1---6
HULG9435-1Riesgos Geológicos (spanish language)
B2Q1---6
HULG9436-1Ingeniería de Costas y puertos (spanish language)
B2Q1---6
HULG9437-1Hidráulica e Ingeniería Fluvial (spanish language)
B2Q1---6
HULG9438-1Sismología e ingeniería Sísmica (spanish language)
B2Q1---6

Mineral Resources & recycling

B1
20Cr
B2
10Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
GEOL0289-1Analytic mineralogy (english language) - [15h Laboratory work] 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 (english language) - [2d Field work] B1Q12515[+]5
GEOL0312-1Process mineralogy (english language) - [25h Laboratory work, 15h Projet] B1Q125-[+]5

Choose 10 credits from this list to complete your focus:

B2
10Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
[...] 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 the remaining credits in your specialty

B2
20Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
[...] Research and Management of Mineral Resources Specialty or Research and Management of Mineral Resources Specialty -
HULG9434-1Recursos Hidrogeológicos (spanish language)
B2Q1---6
HULG9435-1Riesgos Geológicos (spanish language)
B2Q1---6
HULG9436-1Ingeniería de Costas y puertos (spanish language)
B2Q1---6
HULG9437-1Hidráulica e Ingeniería Fluvial (spanish language)
B2Q1---6
HULG9438-1Sismología e ingeniería Sísmica (spanish language)
B2Q1---6
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
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

Third semester at Université de Liège:

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