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).
• 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.
• Assess the validity of models and results in view of the state of science and characteristics of the problem.
• Plan, manage and lead projects in view of their objectives, resources and constraints, ensuring the quality of activities and deliverables.
• Define and align the project in view of its objectives, resources and constraints.
• Assess the approach and achievements, regulate them in view of the observations and feedback received.
• 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).
• Identify skills and resources, and research external expertise if necessary.
• 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.
• 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.
• Collect and analyse data rigorously.
• Adequately interpret results taking into account the reference framework within which the research was developed.

Learning Outcomes of UE

apprehend the problem of waste (technical aspects, environmental aspects, economic aspects, rules) describe and discuss the different options of management and treatment of waste evaluate a given situation propose solutions to manage and beneficiate a given waste   apprehend the environmental impacts of minerals and metals industries (mines, quarries, concentration plants, metallurgical plants) analyse a given situation propose preventive and curative solutions  

Content of UE

Course Secondary Raw Materials : sources and characteristics of waste; impacts of waste (resources management, sustainable development, environment); rules; economic aspects of waste; waste management techniques (collection, landfilling, incineration, composting and biogas production, recycling); life cycle assessment; mineral processing and beneficiation of waste; case studies Course Environment : minerals and metals ; environmental impacts ; mine collapse ; hydrological and hydro-geological aspects ; rock mining drainage; dumps and ponds; coal dumps combustion; post-mining management; special topics (geological sequestration of carbon dioxide; storage of nuclear waste in geological formations, ...)

Prior Experience

geology, hydrogeology, mining, mineral processing

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Written examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

written examination ; length 2h ; weighting 100%

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

written examination ; length 2h ; weighting 100%