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.
• 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.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Master and explain the fundamental notions needed to use databases and geographic information systems; implement these notions in the software used in the course; acquire a self-learning attitude to solve problems using deductive reasoning and basic knowledge

Content of UE

lectures : - introduction to relational databases; - introduction to Geographical Information Systems; exercises : - hands-on introduction to RDBMS : introduction to relational database design and SQL request writing; - hands-on introduction to Geographical Information Systems : spatial reference systems : definition, transforms, on the fly reprojection; data sources : common formats, geodata servers; raster datasets : data coding, representation, georeferencing, use Digital Elevation Models; vector datasets : link to data source (databases), data coding, symbology, selection operations, basic geoprocessing operations, topologic and non-topologic editing; Input of field data

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Oral examination
• eTest

Q1 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 card with two questions. The first question deals with knowledge and understanding of notions explained during the lectures and exercises. Each student gives a presentation on his answer (prior written preparation of maximum 30 minutes) and replies to oral questions on this presentation. The second question is a "hands-on" exercise. The student has to solve the problem with the softwares used during the exercises. Evaluation : exercises tests, 20% of the mark; exam 1st question, 50% of the mark; exam 2nd question, 30% 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 card with two questions. The first question deals with knowledge and understanding of notions explained during the lectures, exercises and laboratory works. Each student gives a presentation on his answer (prior written preparation of maximum 30 minutes) and replies to oral questions on this presentation. The second question is a "hands-on" exercise. The student has to solve the problem with the softwares used during the exercises and laboratory works. Evaluation : exam 1st question, 70% of the mark; exam 2nd question, 30% of the mark.

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable