MSc Environmental Sciences - Environmental Management and Coastal Ecology Programme

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OBJECTIVES
ADMISSION
PROGRAMME
AFTERWARDS

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Diplôme national de master contrôlé par l'État

OBJECTIVES

Presentation

“Are you a trained biologist with a keen interest in international affairs? The Masters in Environmental Sciences prepares you to tackle complex research and social issues relating to the integrated management of natural and coastal areas.
The Environmental Management and Coastal Ecology (GEEL) programme enables you to acquire specific knowledge and skills in relation to the sustainable management of anthropised ecosystems.
You will also improve your interpersonal skills, which are useful in the professional world, particularly your ability to listen to specialists in related or complementary disciplines.”
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ADMISSION

Your profile

You have a Bac+3, Bac+4 or equivalent (minimum 180 ECTS).

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

Parcours général

Major courses
  • Preparing a Career Plan Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 16h 30min (6h lectures - 10h 30min tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-1-31

  • Refresher Course: Marine Biology Course option
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 28h 30min (18h lectures - 10h 30min tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-1-21

  • Environment Simulation Course option
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 16h 30min (13h 30min lectures - 3h tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-1-22

  • Coastal Sediment Dynamics Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 13h 30min (10h 30min lectures - 3h tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-1-23

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

      English

    • 13h 30min (10h 30min lectures - 3h tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-1-24

  • Geographic Information System Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English

    • 13h 30min (3h lectures - 10h 30min practical work)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-1-25

  • Practical research internship in Chize Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English

    • 30h (30h practical work)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-1-11

  • Sampling Techniques and Data Analysis Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French - English

    • 51h (19h 30min lectures - 1h 30min tutorials - 30h practical work)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-1-12

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

      French - English

    • 51h (39h lectures - 6h tutorials - 6h practical work)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-1-81

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

      English

    • 51h 30min (6h lectures - 1h 30min tutorials - 44h practical work)
    • 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 Commitment 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
  • 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

    • 39h (15h tutorials - 24h practical work)
    • 4 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-1-02

Major courses
  • Conservation Biology Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 72h (52h 30min lectures - 12h tutorials - 7h 30min practical work)
    • 4 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-2-21

  • Coastal and Trophic Dynamics Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English

    • 40h (24h lectures - 9h tutorials - 7h practical work)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-2-11

  • Ecotoxicology Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English - French

    • 36h (18h lectures - 9h tutorials - 9h practical work)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-2-12

  • Numerical Analysis Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 18h (9h lectures - 4h 30min tutorials - 4h 30min practical work)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-2-13

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

      French

    • 8 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-2-31-STAG

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

      French

    • 51h (34h 30min lectures - 7h 30min tutorials - 9h practical work)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-2-81

  • From Data to Information Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English

    • 41h (19h 30min lectures - 1h 30min tutorials - 20h practical work)
    • 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
  • English Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French - English

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

      270-2-01

  • Global Change: Environmental and Social 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
  • Environmental Socio-Economics Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 25h 30min (9h lectures - 7h 30min tutorials - 9h practical work)
    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-3-31

  • Monitoring Biodiversity Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 28h 30min (18h lectures - 1h 30min tutorials - 9h practical work)
    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-3-32

  • Environmental Project Management Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 19h 30min (6h lectures - 13h 30min tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-3-33

  • Integrated Wetlands and Water Resources Management Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 64h 30min (39h lectures - 10h 30min tutorials - 15h practical work)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-3-21

  • Underwater Ecology Course option
    • Language used for teaching

      French - English

    • 24h (12h lectures - 12h tutorials)
    • 4 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-3-11

  • Coastal Sampling Course option
    • Language used for teaching

      English - French

    • 25h (4h 30min lectures - 10h 30min tutorials - 10h practical work)
    • 4 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-3-12

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

      French - English

    • 51h (31h 30min lectures - 10h 30min tutorials - 9h practical work)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      270-3-81

  • Geospatial and Web Development Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English

    • 32h 30min (19h 30min lectures - 3h 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

    • 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
  • English Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English - French

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

      270-3-01

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

      French

    • 30 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-4-01-STAG

Parcours alternance

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

      French

    • 10 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-3-11-ALT

  • Environmental Socio-Economics Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 25h 30min (9h lectures - 7h 30min tutorials - 9h practical work)
    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-3-31

  • Monitoring Biodiversity Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 28h 30min (18h lectures - 1h 30min tutorials - 9h practical work)
    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-3-32

  • Environmental Project Management Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 19h 30min (6h lectures - 13h 30min tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-3-33

  • Integrated Wetlands and Water Resources Management Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 64h 30min (39h lectures - 10h 30min tutorials - 15h practical work)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-3-21

Cross-curricular courses
  • English Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English - French

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

      270-3-01

  • Environmental 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
  • Work Placement and Dissertation Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 30 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      272-4-01-ALT

International

From the beginning of the 2019 academic year, students of the Environmental Sciences course Environmental Management and Coastal Ecology MSc may apply for a double degree with the University of Costa Rica.

AFTERWARDS

Activity areas

  • Environment, ecology, coastline
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