Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• 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.
• Use and produce scientific and technical documents (reports, plans, specifications) adapted to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• 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

Know traditional and modern analytical techniques for rocks, minerals and geomaterials, which are used in both scientific and industrial applications (basic principle, equipment, results, applications)

Content of UE

Complement of optical microscopy : reflection microscopy, epifluorescence, etching/colouring techniques and cathodoluminescence X-ray diffraction : basic principle, equipment, interpretation of spectra from random and orientated aggregates (powder and clay mineral analysis). Electron microscopy and microanalysis : interactions between electrons and matter, operating the electron microscope and microprobe, signal detection (SE, BSE, RX), Energy- and wavelength dispersice spectrometry (EDS and WDS), qualitative and quantitative microanalysis techniques, errors and statistics for microanalysis. Laser-based spectroscopic analytical techniques (Raman and LIBS)

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Oral examination (weighting 70%) and training reports (weighting 30%)

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• eTest

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

MCQ on Moodle

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable