MSc Environmental Sciences - Geosciences and coastal Geophysics

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OBJECTIVES
ADMISSION
PROGRAMME
AFTERWARDS

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Diplôme national de master contrôlé par l'État
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OBJECTIVES

Presentation

“Do you have a background in science (mathematics, physics or earth sciences) and an interest in coastal areas?
The Masters in Environmental Sciences will enable you to understand complex research and social issues relating to the integrated management of natural and coastal areas.
The Geoscience and Coastal Geophysics (GGL) programme provides you with fundamental skills, both theoretical and practical, in terrestrial and marine geophysics, geodesy, marine geology and coastal oceanography.
You will be trained in the use of geophysical instruments on land and at sea, data acquisition, scientific computing, modelling and digital data processing to provide answers to a problem relating to the coastal physical environment. For measurements at sea, students benefit from the opportunity to use a vessel from the French oceanographic fleet.
This course prepares you for rigorous reasoning, based on current knowledge of the coastline. You will be able to carry out interdisciplinary reflection, make a diagnosis and propose and/or simulate possible developments in order to respond to societal demands in the coastal area.”
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
Eric CHAUMILLON

Eric Chaumillon

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ADMISSION

Your profile

You have a Bac+3, Bac+4 or equivalent (minimum 180 ECTS): you must have completed a course in geosciences, physical sciences or applied mathematics.

How to apply ?

In the 1st year of the Master’s degree, the selection of candidates is made on the basis of their application documents.
How to apply to the 1st year of the Master’s
How to apply to the 2nd year of the Master’s

PROGRAMME

Major courses
  • Coastal Hydrodynamics & Morphodynamics Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English

    • 49h 30min (18h lectures - 18h tutorials - 6h practical work - 7h 30min work in accompaniment)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      273-1-31

  • Python / Signal Processing / Geographical Information System Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English

    • 68h 30min (16h 30min lectures - 19h 30min tutorials - 28h practical work - 4h 30min work in accompaniment)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      273-1-21

  • Marine Geology and Oceanography Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English

    • 60h (18h lectures - 18h tutorials - 12h practical work - 12h work in accompaniment)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      273-1-11

Specialty minor courses
  • Ecology and Management of Mobile Marine Species (EGEMM) 1 Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English - French

    • 60h (37h 30min lectures - 6h tutorials - 3h practical work - 13h 30min work in accompaniment)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-1-81

  • Computing Environment: Examples & Projects Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English

    • 60h 30min (6h lectures - 44h practical work - 10h 30min work in accompaniment)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-1-71

  • Geomatics Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 55h 30min (6h lectures - 40h 30min tutorials - 9h work in accompaniment)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-1-61

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

      French

    • 18h (12h lectures - 6h work in accompaniment)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-1-91

  • Governance and Sustainable Development Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 42h (24h lectures - 9h tutorials - 9h work in accompaniment)
    • 4 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-1-92

Cross-curricular courses
  • Modern Foreign Language 1: English Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English - French

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

      270-1-01

  • Scientific and Technical Communication Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 36h (24h practical work - 12h work in accompaniment)
    • 4 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-1-02

Major courses
  • Coastal Sedimentology, Geomorphology and Stratigraphy Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English

    • 37h 30min (13h 30min lectures - 9h tutorials - 3h practical work - 12h work in accompaniment)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      273-2-31

  • Earth's Surface Deformation & Coastal Impacts Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English

    • 27h (12h lectures - 7h 30min tutorials - 7h 30min work in accompaniment)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      273-2-32

  • Data Analysis for Geoscience 2 Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English

    • 54h (13h 30min lectures - 19h 30min practical work - 21h work in accompaniment)
    • 4 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      273-2-21

  • Geophysical Instrumentation 2 Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English

    • 64h 30min (28h 30min lectures - 3h tutorials - 12h practical work - 21h work in accompaniment)
    • 4 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      273-2-11

  • Work Placement (6 weeks) Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      273-2-41-STAG

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

      French

    • 60h (33h lectures - 7h 30min tutorials - 6h practical work - 13h 30min work in accompaniment)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-2-81

  • From Data to Information Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English

    • 50h (19h 30min lectures - 20h practical work - 10h 30min work in accompaniment)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-2-71

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

      French

    • 28h 30min (4h 30min lectures - 18h tutorials - 6h work in accompaniment)
    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-2-61

  • Spatial Analysis Techniques Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 22h 30min (4h 30min lectures - 12h tutorials - 6h work in accompaniment)
    • 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

    • 27h (18h lectures - 9h work in accompaniment)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-2-92

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

      French

    • 18h (6h lectures - 6h tutorials - 6h work in accompaniment)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-2-93

Cross-curricular courses
  • Rescue Project Jean Monnet: Resilience, Climate Change and European Union Course option
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 40h (40h lectures)
    • 7 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      000-0-01

  • Modern Foreign Language 1: English Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French - English

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

      270-2-01

  • Global change: Environmental and Societal Issues Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 36h (9h practical work - 27h work in accompaniment)
    • 4 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-2-02

Major courses
  • Geophysical Instrumentation 3 Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English

    • 64h 30min (22h 30min lectures - 18h tutorials - 18h practical work - 6h work in accompaniment)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      273-3-11

  • Modelling in Hydrodynamics & Morphodynamics Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English

    • 55h 30min (22h 30min lectures - 7h 30min tutorials - 16h 30min practical work - 9h work in accompaniment)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      273-3-31

  • Sea Level Variations, Extremes & Coastal Risks Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English

    • 64h 30min (34h 30min lectures - 19h 30min tutorials - 3h practical work - 7h 30min work in accompaniment)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      273-3-21

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

      English - French

    • 60h (31h 30min lectures - 9h tutorials - 6h practical work - 13h 30min work in accompaniment)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-3-81

  • Geospatial and Web Development Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English

    • 49h (19h 30min lectures - 10h practical work - 19h 30min work in accompaniment)
    • 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

    • 48h (21h lectures - 27h work in accompaniment)
    • 4 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

Cross-curricular courses
  • Modern Foreign Language 1: English Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English - French

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

      270-3-01

  • Environment and Coastal Law Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 16h 30min (16h 30min lectures)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-3-02

  • Socio-Ecological Systems Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 16h 30min (9h lectures - 3h tutorials - 4h 30min work in accompaniment)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-3-03

Cross-curricular courses
  • Rescue Project Jean Monnet: Resilience, Climate Change and European Union Course option
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 40h (40h lectures)
    • 7 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      000-0-01

  • Work Placement (26 weeks) Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 30 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      273-4-01-STAG

AFTERWARDS

Activity areas

  • Environment, ecology, coastline
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