Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Imagine, design, carry out and implement projects and solutions to address a complex problem in the fields of geology and mining engineering by integrating needs, contexts and issues (technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
• Identify complex problems to be solved and formulate the specifications by integrating client needs, contexts and issues (technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
• Based on experiments in the laboratory, in the field, and of modelling, design one or more projects or solutions addressing the problem raised; evaluate them in light of various parameters listed in the specifications.
• Implement a selected solution in the form of a drawing, a pattern, a plan, a model, a prototype, software and/or a digital model.
• Evaluate the approach and results for their adaptation (strength, optimisation and quality).
• Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out geology and mining engineering missions, using their expertise and adaptability.
• Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge, models, methods and techniques relating to geology, applied mineralogy, applied petrography, hydrogeology and the study of flows underground, applied geophysics, geology with information technology, geostatistics, research and the evaluation of deposits of mineral and energy materials, rock mechanics and rock masses related to mining engineering, planning and exploitation of mineral and energy resources, development of minerals and waste, characterisation, management and treatment of polluted sites, natural hazards and environmental problems.
• Analyse and model a problem by critically selecting theories and methodological approaches (modelling, calculations), and taking into account multidisciplinary aspects.
• Plan, manage and lead projects in view of their objectives, resources and constraints, ensuring the quality of activities and deliverables.
• Exploit project management principles and tools, particularly the work plan, schedule, and the document monitoring.
• Assess the approach and achievements, regulate them in view of the observations and feedback received.
• Respect deadlines and timescales
• Work effectively in teams, develop leadership, make decisions in multidisciplinary, multicultural, and international contexts.
• Interact effectively with others to carry out common projects in various contexts (multidisciplinary, multicultural, and international).
• Contribute to the management and coordination of a team that may be composed of people of different levels and disciplines.
• Make decisions, individually or collectively, taking into account the parameters involved (human, technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
• Communicate and exchange information in a structured way - orally, graphically and in writing, in French and in one or more other languages - scientifically, culturally, technically and interpersonally, by adapting to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Argue to and persuade customers, teachers and a board, both orally and in writing.
• Use and produce scientific and technical documents (reports, plans, specifications) adapted to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Adopt a professional and responsible approach, showing an open and critical mind in an independent professional development process.
• Exploit the different means available in order to inform and train independently.
• Contribute by researching the innovative solution of a problem in engineering sciences.
• Collect and analyse data rigorously.
• Adequately interpret results taking into account the reference framework within which the research was developed.

Learning Outcomes of UE

master the basics of the presented geophysical methods and the principals of operation of current instruments; master the basics of processing and interpretation methods in applied geophysics; estimate the possibilities and the limits of these methods in the framework of various applications; interpret geophysical results in their geological context.

Content of UE

lectures : Gravimetric, magnetic, electric, electromagnetic, radiometric and seismic methods in applied geophysics as well as main downhole logging tools; acquisition equipment; processing and interpretation methods; case studies in mining and oil prospection, civil engineering, hydrogeology and environmental applications; Laboratory work : preparation of field camp, processing and interpretation of data collected during the field camp, writing a common report. Fieldwork (~5 days) : small group practice of various methods of applied geophysics in a field camp setting.

Prior Experience

notions of physics and geology

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral Examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Oral examination during the regular examination period without class notes or laboratory notes. Evaluation on all of the material.

Each student draws the first question dealing with knowledge and understanding of notions explained during the lectures. Each student gives a presentation on his answer (prior written preparation of maximum 30 minutes) and replies to oral questions on this presentation.

There is a second question on the field camp report.

Evaluation : laboratory work and field camp evaluation: 30% of the mark; exam 1st question: 50% of the mark; exam 2nd question: 20% of the mark.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Oral examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Oral examination during the regular examination period without class notes or laboratory notes. Evaluation on all of the material.

Each student draws a question dealing with knowledge and understanding of notions explained during the lectures. Each student gives a presentation on his answer (prior written preparation of maximum 30 minutes) and replies to oral questions on this presentation. There is a second question on the field camp report.

Evaluation : exam 100% of the mark (exam 1st question: 80% of the mark; exam 2nd question: 20% of the mark).