Master's Degree Human and Social Sciences - Environmental Science - Geography Applied to Coastal Management Track

OBJECTIVES
ADMISSION
PROGRAMME
AFTERWARDS

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OBJECTIVES

Presentation

“Are you a trained geographer with an interest in coastal environments?
Do you want to become a specialist in environmental geography capable of understanding complex research and social issues relating to the development and management of natural and anthropised coastal areas?
This master’s degree is perfect for you.
In this multidisciplinary course, you will develop a global vision of the environment and coastal systems, while continuing to specialise in geography.
In addition to this course, a master’s programme in engineering is available: https://www.univ-larochelle.fr/formation/nos-formations/cursus-master-ingenierie-cmi
Jean-Michel CAROZZA

ADMISSION

PROGRAMME

  • Continuum Société-Terre-Mer Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 10h 30min (10h 30min lectures)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-1-11

  • Océan, climat, atmosphère Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 9h (9h lectures)
    • 1 ECTS credit
    • Course code

      245-1-12

  • Coastal morphodynamics Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English

    • 22h 30min (15h lectures - 7h 30min tutorials)
    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-1-13

  • LV1 Anglais Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English - French

    • 18h (18h tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-1-01

  • Communication scientifique et technique Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 33h (15h tutorials - 18h practical work)
    • 4 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-1-02

  • EGEMM 1 Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English - French

    • 40h 30min (33h lectures - 4h 30min tutorials - 3h practical work)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-1-81

  • The environment in a computer : examples & projects Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English

    • 45h (45h tutorials)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-1-71

  • Geomatics Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 46h 30min (6h lectures - 40h 30min tutorials)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-1-61

  • Civic Commitment and Green Transition Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 15h (12h lectures - 3h tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-1-91

  • Governance and Sustainable Development Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 33h (24h lectures - 9h tutorials)
    • 4 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-1-92

  • Peuplement et littoralisation Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 22h 30min (15h lectures - 7h 30min tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-1-31

  • Tourisme, développement et environnement Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 22h 30min (15h lectures - 7h 30min tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-1-32

  • Project Management Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 10h 30min (3h lectures - 7h 30min tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-1-33

  • Temps long de l'évolution des milieux et des sociétés du littoral Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 24h (9h lectures - 15h tutorials)
    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-1-21

  • Field Study Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 24h (3h lectures - 21h tutorials)
    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-1-22

  • LV1 Anglais Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French - English

    • 18h (18h tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-2-01

  • Global Change: Environmental and Social Issues Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 15h (1h 30min lectures - 13h 30min practical work)
    • 4 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-2-02

  • Cartographie Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 12h (12h tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-2-11

  • Traitement d'enquêtes Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 12h (12h tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-2-12

  • Bases en SIG et analyse spatiale Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 22h 30min (1h 30min lectures - 21h tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-2-13

  • Ecology and Management of Mobile Marine Species (EGEMM) 2 Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 42h (30h lectures - 4h 30min tutorials - 7h 30min practical work)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-2-81

  • From Data to Information Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English

    • 39h (9h lectures - 6h tutorials - 24h practical work)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-2-71

  • Remote Sensing and Spatial Imagery Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 22h 30min (4h 30min lectures - 18h tutorials)
    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-2-61

  • Spatial Analysis Techniques Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 16h 30min (4h 30min lectures - 12h tutorials)
    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-2-62

  • Team and Conflict Management Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 12h (6h lectures - 6h tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-2-91

  • Consultation Methods Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 18h (18h lectures)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-2-92

  • Planning, Running and Reporting on a Participatory Conference Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 12h (6h lectures - 6h tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-2-93

  • Espaces touristiques et portuaires Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 24h (18h lectures - 6h tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-2-21

  • Coastal risks Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English

    • 24h (18h lectures - 6h tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-2-22

  • Work Placement (8 weeks) Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-2-31-STAG

  • Projet tuteuré Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-2-32

  • Work Placement (8 weeks) Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-3-01-ALT

  • LV1 Anglais Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English - French

    • 18h (18h tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-3-01

  • Droit de l'environnement et du littoral Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 9h (9h lectures)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-3-02

  • Socio-écosystemes Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 12h (9h lectures - 3h tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-3-03

  • Enjeux sociétaux de la renaturation de milieux littoraux Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 16h 30min (9h lectures - 7h 30min tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-3-31

  • From current to future coastal risks Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English

    • 13h 30min (7h 30min lectures - 6h tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-3-32

  • From Climate Change Impacts to Adaptation Pathways Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English

    • 18h (18h lectures)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-3-33

  • Projet SIG et statistiques appliquées à l'environnement littoral Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 24h (24h tutorials)
    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-3-11

  • Statistiques appliquées à l'environnement littoral Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 24h (3h lectures - 21h tutorials)
    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-3-12

  • Ecology and Management of Mobile Marine Species (EGEMM) 3 Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English - French

    • 34h 30min (19h 30min lectures - 6h tutorials - 9h practical work)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-3-81

  • Geospatial and Web Development Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English

    • 32h 30min (3h lectures - 19h 30min tutorials - 10h practical work)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-3-71

  • Digital Elevation Model Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 15h (4h 30min lectures - 10h 30min tutorials)
    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-3-61

  • Advanced Remote Sensing Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 19h 30min (4h 30min lectures - 15h tutorials)
    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-3-62

  • Sustainable Project Management Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 21h (21h lectures)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-3-91

  • Sustainable Development Project Assessment and Feedback Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 12h (9h lectures - 3h tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-3-92

  • Retour d'expériences et évaluation des démarches de concertation Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 12h (9h lectures - 3h tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-3-93

  • Démarche projet et littoraux urbains Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 18h (12h lectures - 6h tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-3-21

  • Analyse des usages touristiques du littoral Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 16h 30min (12h lectures - 4h 30min tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-3-22

  • Assessing the State of the Environment Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 15h (1h 30min lectures - 13h 30min tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-3-23

  • Mission en entreprise (Alternants) Course option
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 30 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-4-01-ALT

  • Work Placement (26 weeks) Course option
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 30 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-4-02-STAG

  • Dissertation Course option
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 30 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      245-4-01

AFTERWARDS

Activity areas

  • Communication, media
  • Environment, ecology, coastline
  • Public Administration, Political Science
  • Tourism
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