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).
• Implement a selected solution in the form of a drawing, a pattern, a plan, a model, a prototype, software and/or a digital model.
• 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.
• Identify and discuss possible applications of methods and new and emerging technologies in the fields of mining engineering and geology.
• Assess the validity of models and results in view of the state of science and characteristics of the problem.
• 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.
• Adopt a professional and responsible approach, showing an open and critical mind in an independent professional development process.
• Show an open and critical mind by bringing to light technical and non-technical issues of analysed problems and proposed solutions.
• Contribute by researching the innovative solution of a problem in engineering sciences.
• Design and implement technical analysis, experimental studies and numerical modelling.
• Collect and analyse data rigorously.
• Adequately interpret results taking into account the reference framework within which the research was developed.
• Communicate, in writing and orally, on the approach and its results in highlighting both the scientific criteria of the research conducted and the theoretical and technical innovation potential, as well as possible non-technical issues.

Learning Outcomes of UE

- Apprehend problems in relation with polluted soils and polluted sites
- Understand and discuss the characterisation techniques of potentially polluted sites
- Describe and explain the different available technologies of reclamation
- Describe and explain exisiting rules in Walloon Region ("décret sols") and elsewhere
- Being able to setup and apply described techniques to specific case studies

More detailed information in each 'teaching activity' description.

Content of UE

- Sources and nature of pollutions
- Description of common contaminants encountered in the subsurface
- Behaviour and mobility of the contaminants in subsurface media
- Techniques and strategies for characterizing potentially contaminated sites
- National and international rules
- Reclamation techniques: in-situ and ex-situ operations, physical methods, thermal methods, chemical methods, biological methods, isolation of a contaminaed soil, extraction of pollutants from the soil; destruction of pollutants into the soil
- Application to case studies

More detailed information in each 'teaching activity' description.

Prior Experience

Skills in chemistry and hydrogeology

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable