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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Select and use the written and oral communication methods and materials adapted to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• 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.
• Exploit the different means available in order to inform and train independently.
• Contribute by researching the innovative solution of a problem in engineering sciences.
• Construct a framework/reference model, formulate hypotheses and innovative solutions from the analysis of scientific literature, particularly in new and emerging disciplines.
• 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

Work on draft of a metal mining prefeasibility study dealing with a deposit situated abroad, and preferably in an English speaking country. By a case history, understand the complexity in developing a mining project including exploration, mining operations and mineral processing. practice another technical language, especially English.

Content of UE

A trip of about 10 days is organized in a country where various mining methods can be encountered. Every student will have to work on a particular mineral resource, and some meetings will be organised in order to exchange experiences under supervision of academic participants. Students will then have to read exploration reports, global economic mining documents, environmental impacts in relation of mining operations, mining plans, and new technologies to transform minerals into metals. they wil then produce a report including a geological, technical and economical parts.

Prior Experience

Geology; extraction of mineral resources; rock mechanics; design and construction of mining engineering structures; deep wells; reservoir engineering; mineral processing. This activity cannot be organised in the same region than the Mining Trip of the Block 1 of Master in Mining and Geology.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and/or works
• Graded tests

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

The interrogation is organised as a quizz during the last day of the trip; its weight is 20% of the overall mark. A report in English is written by each student after the trip and is evaluated with an emphasis on personal observations. Bibliographic references are available in the Mining Department of the Faculty to help students in writing the report; students can also ask questions to people involved in teaching mining and related techniques. The report is weighted 100% of the total mark.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and/or works

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

If the report is of poor quality, it is asked the student to rewrite it without having to perform a new trip.