Master of Sciences, Technologies and Health - Materials Science and Engineering - Durability of Materials and Structures Track

OBJECTIVES
ADMISSION
PROGRAMME
AFTERWARDS

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Diplôme national de master contrôlé par l'État

OBJECTIVES

Presentation

“Would you like to acquire general knowledge and skills in materials science with a strong focus on the durability of materials and structures?
It will prepare you to become an expert engineer in the prevention and protection of materials, capable of ensuring the durability of industrial structures.
After completing the course, you will know which material/environment combinations to choose, as well as the mechanisms of degradation and the techniques for diagnosing, controlling and reversing them.
Language and project management courses are also offered to help you enter the job market.”
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
Juan CREUS

ADMISSION

PROGRAMME

  • English Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English - French

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

      256-1-01

  • Communication and Human Resources Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

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

      256-1-02

  • Automation in Materials Science (DMS) Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 19h (3h lectures - 16h practical work)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      256-1-03

  • Materials Damage and Breakage Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 30h (18h lectures - 12h tutorials)
    • 4 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      256-1-11

  • Metallurgy Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 31h 30min (24h lectures - 7h 30min tutorials)
    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      256-1-12

  • Ionic Solution Thermodynamics Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 18h (10h 30min lectures - 7h 30min tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      256-1-21

  • Electrochemistry Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 31h 30min (22h 30min lectures - 9h tutorials)
    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      256-1-22

  • Mechanical Behaviour and Viscosity Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

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

      256-1-31

  • Numerical Tools and Finite Elements Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French - English

    • 39h (15h lectures - 12h tutorials - 12h practical work)
    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      256-1-71

  • Refresher Course Chemistry Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 10h 30min (10h 30min tutorials)
    • 1 ECTS credit
    • Course code

      256-1-41

  • Refresher Course Physics Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 10h 30min (10h 30min tutorials)
    • 1 ECTS credit
    • Course code

      256-1-42

  • Composites and Nanomaterials Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

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

      256-2-31

  • Glass and Ceramics Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

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

      256-2-32

  • English Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English - French

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

      256-2-01

  • Bibliography / Initiation to Research Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 27h (3h lectures - 12h tutorials - 12h practical work)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      256-2-02

  • Dry Corrosion Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 28h 30min (21h lectures - 7h 30min tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      256-2-21

  • Protection at High Temperatures Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      English - wb

    • 15h (9h lectures - 6h tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      256-2-22

  • Corrosion and Electrochemical Methods Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 36h (27h lectures - 9h tutorials)
    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      256-2-11

  • Protection of Materials Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

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

      256-2-12

  • Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

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

      256-2-71

  • Design and Sizing Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 21h (12h lectures - 9h tutorials)
    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      256-2-72

  • Work Experience Assignment (Work-Study Programme) Course option
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      256-2-04

  • Work Placement (8 weeks) (Formal Education) Course option
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 6 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      256-2-03-STAG

  • Corrosion 2 Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 55h 30min (36h lectures - 19h 30min tutorials)
    • 7 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      256-3-11

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

      English - French

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

      256-3-01

  • LCA and Recycling Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 13h 30min (9h lectures - 4h 30min tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      256-3-02

  • Sustainability and Environment Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

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

      256-3-03

  • Organic Coatings and Adhesion Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 33h (27h lectures - 6h tutorials)
    • 4 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      256-3-21

  • Polymer Ageing Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 18h (15h lectures - 3h tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      256-3-22

  • NDT and Fractography Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 25h 30min (18h lectures - 7h 30min tutorials)
    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      256-3-31

  • Multiphysics Couplings Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 19h 30min (9h lectures - 10h 30min tutorials)
    • 2 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      256-3-32

  • Tutor Project - Case Study (Formal Education) Course option
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      256-3-71

  • Industrial Cases Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 43h 30min (18h lectures - 25h 30min tutorials)
    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      256-3-72

  • Tutor Project - Case Study (Work-Study Programme) Course option
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 3 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      256-3-73

  • Work Placement (24 weeks) (Formal Education) Course option
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 28 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      256-4-01-STAG

  • Work Experience Assignment_DMS (Work-Study Programme) Course option
    • Language used for teaching

      French

    • 28 ECTS credits
    • Course code

      256-4-02-DMS

  • Quality Mandatory
    • Language used for teaching

      French

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

      256-4-11

AFTERWARDS

Activity areas

  • Physics, chemistry, materials
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