Bachelor’s degree in Geology and Environment
Exciting, hands-on jobs!
To preserve our planet and its resources, but also to protect ourselves from natural hazards, we need to get to know it!
The Bachelor's degree in Geosciences and the Environment prepares you for a multitude of exciting professions linked to the issues of our time:
- Soil remediation
- Managing groundwater resources
- Tunnel construction
- Preventing landslides
- Boring boreholes for geothermal power plants
- Use computer data to model geological processes
- Manage site equipment
Detailed program of the Bachelor's degree in Geology and Environment (2023-2024)
Semester 1
Program
- Geological skills 1
- Geological skills 2
- Field trip Oise - Boulonnais
Learning objectives
At the end of the Teaching Unit, the student will be able to:
- introduce naturalistic and scientific modes of analysis combining precise observation and rigorous reasoning;
- acquire a specialised vocabulary enabling them to communicate clearly and precisely.
In applied cartography:
- Read a topographical map, assess distances and scales, appreciate relief;
- Construct topographical sections from a map;
- Appreciate and reproduce relief and morphologies; move from a map (plan) to a 3D volume;
- Understand and use volume intersections on a map (block diagram).
In Geometry:
- Deepen and complete the notions of geometry and topometry useful in geology.
In Geomorphology:
- acquire the skills needed to describe, understand and represent in 2D and 3D the major geological phenomena, associated landscapes and the characteristics of the main natural environments.
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection on important social and ethical issues.
Program
- Geomatics 1
- Geomatics 2
- Georesources 1
- Georesources 2
Learning objectives
In Logic:
- Represent and solve simple, even unfamiliar and incompletely defined problems logically.
Digital literacy:
- Understand how information and communication technologies work - Present and disseminate information using office tools
- Present and disseminate information using office automation tools - Understand the rights and duties relating to legislation on new technologies
- Work collaboratively using Web services
- Search effectively for information using Internet search engines
- Process data in Microsoft Excel
In Graphics:
- Master and apply the rules, codes and conventions for drawings and plans
- Translate various information needed for the construction of structures into maps;
- Create plans with care, cleanliness, rigour, respect for dimensions, etc.
In Topography:
- Deepen and complete the notions of geometry and topometry useful in geology.
In general :
- Introduce naturalistic and scientific methods of analysis, combining accurate observation with rigorous reasoning ;
- Acquire a specialised vocabulary enabling clear and precise communication.
AgriLab:
- Visit to AGRILAB and find out about the projects being carried out there.
GeoLab:
- Visit GEOLAB, find out about the projects being carried out there.
- To have a complete overview of Georesources in order to choose an internship in Semester 2
- Apply initial skills in georesources and applied mathematics
- Be familiar with basic drilling methods and tools
- Organize and carry out representative sampling
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to analyze technical products, processes and systems; ability to select and apply appropriate existing analytical, computational and experimental methods; ability to recognize the importance of non-technical constraints (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to design and develop products, processes and systems within their field of study, respecting imposed constraints, selecting and applying appropriate design methodologies and taking into account non-technical aspects (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to conduct bibliographical research, to consult and critically use scientific databases and other appropriate sources of information, to establish a state of the art, to carry out simulations and analyses in order to deepen studies and research on technical subjects in their field of specialization.
- Ability to identify non-technical aspects (human, societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial) of engineering practice.
Program
- Applied geophysics
- Geotechnics and Natural Hazards
- Hydrogeology and Contaminated Sites & Soils
Learning objectives
At the end of the Teaching Unit, the student will be able to:
- Understand the constitution of matter (physico-chemical properties of atoms and molecules) and chemical kinetics (evolution of chemical reactions over time);
- Acquire basic notions of electromagnetism, electrokinetics and optics, which are essential in the geosciences.
- Perform analytical and algebraic calculations and master the mathematical tools applied in physics and chemistry (integrals, differential equations).
Target skills
- Ability to analyze technical products, processes and systems; ability to select and apply appropriate existing analytical, computational and experimental methods; ability to recognize the importance of non-technical constraints (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to design and develop products, processes and systems within their field of study, respecting imposed constraints, selecting and applying appropriate design methodologies and taking into account non-technical aspects (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to design and conduct experimental studies, interpret data and draw conclusions in their field of study.
Program
- Professionnalization
- Cross-disciplinary
- English
Learning objectives
At the end of the Teaching Unit, the student will be able to:
English:
- Communicate in English using the four skills: oral and written comprehension, oral and written production
- Enrich their intercultural skills through different media
- Master the first part of level B1 of the European Framework of Common References for Languages (CERCL)
Sport: Rugby
First aid: essential for geological terrain
Climate fresco: raising awareness of global warming
Professionalization: having a CV + cover letter
Written expression: communicating better in writing
Target skills
- Ability to work effectively in a national and international context, as an individual and as part of a team, and to collaborate effectively with engineers and non-engineers; ability to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects in their field of study, taking responsibility for their decisions.
- Ability to keep abreast of scientific and technological developments and to engage in lifelong learning.
Semester 2
Program
- Geological skills
- Geological Field Trip
Learning objectives
May field:
At the end of the Teaching Unit , the student will be able to:
- Understand the importance of chronology for the geologist.
- Differentiate between relative and absolute chronologies.
- Master the basic descriptive vocabulary of tectonics in a brittle environment;
- Recognize simple structural objects;
- Know how to use the main tools of structural analysis: stereographic and statistical.
- Be able to observe and describe sedimentary and/or metamorphic and magmatic geological formations.
- Know how to keep a field notebook (note-taking, controlled drawings).
- Understand and interpret information gathered in the field.
- Be able to read a geological map.
- Know how to set objectives and follow instructions.
- Know how to work and live in a group.
- Know how to cooperate with other teams.
Cartography:
- Read and understand a geological map;
- Draw geological sections, taking into account the dip and thickness of the layers;
- Begin to interpret simple geological structures;
- Draw the outline of a geological map (preparation for the end-of-year field course).
Internal geodynamics: general knowledge
Petrography:
- Know how to observe rock samples and describe them methodically to establish a detailed diagnosis, know the major families of endogenous rocks (magmatic and metamorphic), know how to name the rock samples described.
Tectonics:
- Initializing skills
Target skills
- Ability to conduct bibliographical research, to consult and critically use scientific databases and other appropriate sources of information, to establish a state of the art, to carry out simulations and analyses in order to deepen studies and research on technical subjects in their field of specialization.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection on important social and ethical issues.
- Ability to undertake and innovate, within the framework of personal projects or through initiative and involvement within the company in entrepreneurial projects.
Program
- Géomatics
- Géoresources
Learning objectives
- Geological ressources base and C langage programming
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to design and develop products, processes and systems within their field of study, respecting imposed constraints, selecting and applying appropriate design methodologies and taking into account non-technical aspects (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
Program
- Geophysics
- Geotechnics and Natural Hazards
- Hydrogeology and Polluted Sites & Soils
Learning objectives
- Hydrogeologies, Polluted Sites & Soils, Chemistry
- Geotechnics, applied mechanics
- Geophysics, physics
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to design and develop products, processes and systems within their field of study, respecting imposed constraints, selecting and applying appropriate design methodologies and taking into account non-technical aspects (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to identify non-technical aspects (human, societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial) of engineering practice.
Programme
- Transverse and Professionalization
- English
Learning objectives
English, Sport and Communication
Target skills
- Ability to work effectively in a national and international context, as an individual and as part of a team, and to collaborate effectively with engineers and non-engineers; ability to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects in their field of study, taking responsibility for their decisions.
- Ability to undertake and innovate, within the framework of personal projects or through initiative and involvement within the company in entrepreneurial projects.
- Ability to keep abreast of scientific and technological developments and to engage in lifelong learning.
Program
- Professional and personal development
- Internship + Technical writing
Learning objectives
- Internship
Target skills
- Ability to conduct bibliographical research, to consult and critically use scientific databases and other appropriate sources of information, to establish a state of the art, to carry out simulations and analyses in order to deepen studies and research on technical subjects in their field of specialization.
- Ability to consult and apply standards, codes of practice and safety regulations in their field of study.
- Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
- Understanding and integrating the challenges of the company
Semester 3
Program
- Geosciences skills 1 & 2
- Geology - Field Mapping
Learning objectives
Acquire (or add to) knowledge :
- Cartography,
- The geology of the Paris Basin - the different formations and their use
- On the depositional environments of sedimentary rocks- Understand in 2D, 3D and over time in the field the formation/evolution of orogens and associated geological phenomena, and the fundamental techniques for studying them
- Refine your methodology and autonomy, through feedback, in field analysis/interpretation techniques (naturalist observations of landscapes) ;
- Draw up relevant summary graphic documents and a report.
- Optimize your working time - Obtain or complete your knowledge in :
- Petrography
- Endogenous and Rocks useful in Mines and Quarries
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to design and develop products, processes and systems within their field of study, respecting imposed constraints, selecting and applying appropriate design methodologies and taking into account non-technical aspects (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to conduct bibliographical research, to consult and critically use scientific databases and other appropriate sources of information, to establish a state of the art, to carry out simulations and analyses in order to deepen studies and research on technical subjects in their field of specialization.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection on important social and ethical issues.
Program
- Robot programming
- Geomatics
- Georesources
Learning objectives
- Know how to program a robot
- Know how to use business software: Surfer and AUTOCAD
- Use mathematics in applied domains
- Be able to read, interpret and use geological data as part of a case study;
- Recognize the main minerals and rocks using optical microscopy;
- Know and understand the main sedimentary processes;
- Know how to observe, understand and describe an outcrop or rock in the field, take measurements, draw a geological map and write a field report in Application Carrières.
Target skills
- Ability to design and develop products, processes and systems within their field of study, respecting imposed constraints, selecting and applying appropriate design methodologies and taking into account non-technical aspects (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to design and conduct experimental studies, interpret data and draw conclusions in their field of study.
- Ability to identify non-technical aspects (human, societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial) of engineering practice.
- Awareness of economic, organizational and management issues (project management, risk and change management, personnel management, etc.) in industrial and corporate environments.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection on important social and ethical issues.
- Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
- Ability to undertake and innovate, within the framework of personal projects or through initiative and involvement within the company in entrepreneurial projects.
Program
- Geophysics
- Geotechnics and Natural Hazards
- Hydrogeology and Contaminated Sites & Soils
Learning objectives
At the end of the Teaching Unit, the student will be able to, among other things:
- Identify absolute and relative pressure
- Use the different pressure units
- Understand geotechnical concepts and natural hazards
- Identify soil properties
- Perform experimental tests on soils Know the principles :
- seismic refraction
- electrical tomography
- geological radar
- Understand and handle the National
- Methodology for the Management of Polluted Sites and Soils
- Draw up a historical and documentary study, a vulnerability study based on geological and hydrogeological data, etc.
- Propose investigation techniques adapted to the issues at stake.
- Understand and interpret piezometric data in order to conclude flow patterns (direction, speed, gradient, etc.) and integrate the notion of water resource protection.
- Understand and interpret piezometric data
Target skills
- Ability to design and develop products, processes and systems within their field of study, respecting imposed constraints, selecting and applying appropriate design methodologies and taking into account non-technical aspects (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to design and conduct experimental studies, interpret data and draw conclusions in their field of study.
- Ability to identify non-technical aspects (human, societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial) of engineering practice.
Program
- Business English
- Sport
- Professionalization
Learning objectives
At the end of the Teaching Unit, the student will be able to:
English:
- Communicate in English using the four skills: oral and written comprehension, oral and written production
- Enrich their intercultural skills through different media
- Master the first part of level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CERCL)
Sport: Orienteering course linked to geology
Interculturality: presentation before the 4-week stay abroad, to be open to others
Project management and quality at work: for the 4th semester project or working in a company
Professionalization: communication and integration, knowing how to do a job interview. MBTI. Quality and project managment.
Interculturality: oral evaluation after 4 weeks abroad between 1st year and 2nd year
Compétences visées
- Capacité à communiquer des informations, idées, problèmes et solutions de manière efficace avec la communauté des ingénieurs et la société
en général. - Capacité à travailler de manière efficace dans un contexte national et international, en tant qu’individu et membre d’une équipe, et à collaborer de manière efficace avec des ingénieurs et non ingénieurs ; aptitude à gérer des activités ou projets techniques ou professionnels complexes dans leur domaine d’étude, en assumant la responsabilité de ses décisions.
Semester 4
Program
- Project geology
- Geology basics
Learning objectives
- Acquire the basics of analysis and interpretation in different structural/climatic/lithological contexts and understand the issues related to natural hazards.
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to analyze technical products, processes and systems; ability to select and apply appropriate existing analytical, computational and experimental methods; ability to recognize the importance of non-technical constraints (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to design and conduct experimental studies, interpret data and draw conclusions in their field of study.
- Ability to identify non-technical aspects (human, societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial) of engineering practice.
Program
- SQL / GIS / CAD
- Georesources
Learning objectives
- Know how to analyze a problem and use different tools to answer multiple questions involving database data, but also understand the methodologies used to acquire these data.
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to analyze technical products, processes and systems; ability to select and apply appropriate existing analytical, computational and experimental methods; ability to recognize the importance of non-technical constraints (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to design and develop products, processes and systems within their field of study, respecting imposed constraints, selecting and applying appropriate design methodologies and taking into account non-technical aspects (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to design and conduct experimental studies, interpret data and draw conclusions in their field of study.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection on important social and ethical issues.
Program
- Geophysics
- Geotechnics and Natural Hazards
- Hydrogeology and Polluted Sites & Soils
Learning objectives
- Continuation and deepening of the program of hydrogeology-SSP, geotechnics and natural hazards and geophysics in Semester 4.
The course includes basic sciences, chemistry and physics.
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to design and develop products, processes and systems within their field of study, respecting imposed constraints, selecting and applying appropriate design methodologies and taking into account non-technical aspects (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to design and conduct experimental studies, interpret data and draw conclusions in their field of study.
- Ability to identify non-technical aspects (human, societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial) of engineering practice.
- Awareness of economic, organizational and management issues (project management, risk and change management, personnel management, etc.) in industrial and corporate environments.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection on important social and ethical issues.
Program
- Business English
- Sport and First Aid at Work
Learning objectives
At the end of the Reform initiated in 2020, all the courses in the Geology and Environment Bachelor's program follow a principle of progressive training in
the fundamentals and skills of the main types of geology and geosciences application professions.
This acquisition of skills is achieved by successive deepenings from the 1st to the 6th semester. The Transverses UE S4 is designed to further
strengthen students' non-geoscientific skills, following on from the Teaching Units of the same name in the first year.
This course is designed to open students up to the international world through English, as well as to enable them to take part in sporting activities that
are useful in certain geology-related professions, in this case, port of call, with a focus on the recognition of geological structures on climbed outcrops.
Target skills
- Ability to identify non-technical aspects (human, societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial) of engineering practice.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection on important social and ethical issues.
- Ability to work effectively in a national and international context, as an individual and as part of a team, and to collaborate effectively with engineers and non-engineers; ability to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects in their field of study, taking responsibility for their decisions.
Program
- Project
Learning objectives
Ce travail est consacré à l’acquisition et le traitement de données géologiques, géophysiques, géotechniques ou hydrogéologiques.
Le mémoire doit permettre d'apprécier :
- les qualités d'observateur et d'analyste de l'élève
- son aptitude à gérer un projet dans des délais précis ;
- ses facultés d'expression écrite et graphique et le soin apporté à une présentation efficace des résultats obtenus
Target skills
- Ability to conduct bibliographical research, to consult and critically use scientific databases and other appropriate sources of information, to
establish a state of the art, to carry out simulations and analyses in order to deepen studies and research on technical subjects in their field of specialization.
Program
- Professional skills
Learning objectives
- Acquiring cross-functional skills through work-study programs
Target skills
- Ability to identify non-technical aspects (human, societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial) of engineering practice.
- Awareness of economic, organizational and management issues (project management, risk and change management, personnel management, etc.) in industrial and corporate environments.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection on important social and ethical issues.
- Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
- Ability to keep abreast of scientific and technological developments and to engage in lifelong learning.
Semester 5
Program
- Geology skills
- Field trip Géology
Learning objectives
- Supervision for 2nd year TSP (Telecom SudParis)
- September Field Trip
- Field Workshop: Geological Study (Le Havre)
- Introduction to EBSD (Electron Backscatter Diffraction)
- Cartography
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to design and develop products, processes and systems within their field of study, respecting imposed constraints, selecting and applying appropriate design methodologies and taking into account non-technical aspects (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to conduct bibliographical research, to consult and critically use scientific databases and other appropriate sources of information, to establish a state of the art, to carry out simulations and analyses in order to deepen studies and research on technical subjects in their field of specialization.
- Ability to identify non-technical aspects (human, societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial) of engineering practice.
- Awareness of economic, organizational and management issues (project management, risk and change management, personnel management, etc.) in industrial and corporate environments.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection on important social and ethical issues.
- Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
- Ability to keep abreast of scientific and technological developments and to engage in lifelong learning.
Program
- Geomatics and CAD
- Georesources
Learning objectives
In the 3rd year of the Bachelor's program, this course aims to deepen the knowledge of professions in the field of Georesources: mines, quarries, fossil
and sustainable resources; and Geomatics, in the sense of Computer Applications in Geosciences (with GIS and CAD resources)
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to analyze technical products, processes and systems; ability to select and apply appropriate existing analytical, computational and experimental methods; ability to recognize the importance of non-technical constraints (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to identify non-technical aspects (human, societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial) of engineering practice.
- Awareness of economic, organizational and management issues (project management, risk and change management, personnel management, etc.) in industrial and corporate environments.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection on important social and ethical issues.
- Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
- Ability to work effectively in a national and international context, as an individual and as part of a team, and to collaborate effectively with engineers and non-engineers; ability to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects in their field of study, taking responsibility for their decisions.
- Ability to undertake and innovate, within the framework of personal projects or through initiative and involvement within the company in entrepreneurial projects.
Program
- Geophysics
- Geotechnics and Natural Hazards
- Hydrogeology and Contaminated Sites & Soils
Learning objectives
The Teaching Unit encompasses lessons in geology applied to issues of low to medium depth, which is a characteristic of professions related to
Contaminated Sites and Soils (CSS), environmental concerns, as well as geotechnics and natural risks (geohazards). The objective of this Teaching Unit is to
delve deeper into these areas during the fifth semester.
Target skills
- Ability to analyze technical products, processes and systems; ability to select and apply appropriate existing analytical, computational and experimental methods; ability to recognize the importance of non-technical constraints (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to design and develop products, processes and systems within their field of study, respecting imposed constraints, selecting and applying appropriate design methodologies and taking into account non-technical aspects (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to design and conduct experimental studies, interpret data and draw conclusions in their field of study.
- Ability to identify non-technical aspects (human, societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial) of engineering practice.
- Awareness of economic, organizational and management issues (project management, risk and change management, personnel management, etc.) in industrial and corporate environments.
- Ability to keep abreast of scientific and technological developments and to engage in lifelong learning.
Program
- English - TOEIC preparation
- Transversal
Learning objectives
At the end of the Teaching Unit, the student will be able to:
- English: Obtain TOEIC level 550 for the Bachelor's degree
- MBTI: Get to know himself or herself better in order to work better in a team and in a company
- Lean Management: know this method of management and organization of work which aims to improve the performance of a company and, more
particularly, the quality and profitability of its production
Target skills
- Ability to design and develop products, processes and systems within their field of study, respecting imposed constraints, selecting and applying appropriate design methodologies and taking into account non-technical aspects (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Awareness of economic, organizational and management issues (project management, risk and change management, personnel management, etc.) in industrial and corporate environments.
- Ability to keep abreast of scientific and technological developments and to engage in lifelong learning.
Program
- Geology application report
Learning objectives
- Sharpen the profiles drawn to Research and Development
- Learn general methods useful for the Geological Technician
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to analyze technical products, processes and systems; ability to select and apply appropriate existing analytical, computational and experimental methods; ability to recognize the importance of non-technical constraints (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
Programme
- Compulsory internship in geosciences
Learning objectives
Do a 4 weeks minimum internship between 2nd and 3rd years to allow students who do not do the 3rd year alternance to have more professional luggage.
Students leaving for semester 5 abroad are exempt.
Target skills
- Awareness of economic, organizational and management issues (project management, risk and change management, personnel management, etc.) in industrial and corporate environments.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection on important social and ethical issues.
- Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
Program
- Periodic working experience
Learning objectives
- Professionalization through experience.
Target skills
- Awareness of economic, organizational and management issues (project management, risk and change management, personnel management, etc.) in industrial and corporate environments.
Semester 6
Program
- Environment and Geohazards
- Earth System - The Global cycles
- Geomatics and Georesources
Learning objectives
- Understand in a concrete way with supporting examples the main professional fields of geosciences and their applications.
- Complete the necessary knowledge and skills in the fields of Earth Sciences, but also GIS, Geostatistics and applied physics
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to design and develop products, processes and systems within their field of study, respecting imposed constraints, selecting and applying appropriate design methodologies and taking into account non-technical aspects (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
- Ability to identify non-technical aspects (human, societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial) of engineering practice.
- Awareness of economic, organizational and management issues (project management, risk and change management, personnel management, etc.) in industrial and corporate environments.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection on important social and ethical issues.
- Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
Program
- memory applied to geology
Learning objectives
- Mastering the process of setting up and formatting a technical and scientific thesis, as well as its oral defense.
Target skills
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematics, other basic sciences and engineering disciplines, and understanding of applicable materials, equipment, tools, technologies and technical processes essential to their specialization, at a level sufficient to achieve other learning outcomes.
- Ability to analyze technical products, processes and systems; ability to select and apply appropriate existing analytical, computational and experimental methods; ability to recognize the importance of non-technical constraints (societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial).
Program
- Alternating practical periods in a company : preparation to the Essay and Oral Exam
Learning objectives
- Prepare and enhance the achievable performance level for the Bachelor's Thesis in Geology & Environment (MBGE) and its oral defense.
Target skills
- Ability to conduct bibliographical research, to consult and critically use scientific databases and other appropriate sources of information, to establish a state of the art, to carry out simulations and analyses in order to deepen studies and research on technical subjects in their field of specialization.
- Ability to keep abreast of scientific and technological developments and to engage in lifelong learning.
Program
- Company's assessment
Learning objectives
Internship Supervisor or Company Mentor Evaluation Unit for the actions of the intern/trainee within the company during the final study period. This
assessment is independent of the MBGE Written and MBGE Oral.
Target skills
- Ability to identify non-technical aspects (human, societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial) of engineering practice.
- Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and understand the complexity of their field of study, in order to inform decisions requiring reflection on important social and ethical issues.
- Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
Program
- Geology & Environment Bachelor's Degree Final essay
Learning objectives
Demonstrate written abilities in alignment with the Bachelor's degree framework in Science and Innovation in Geology and Environment.
Target skills
- Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
Programme
- Final Bachelor's degree Oral Exam
Learning objectives
- Demonstrate an ability for technical oral communication in line with the BGE competency framework.
- Like the written component, this exercise is also assessed for scientific content and rigor.
Target skills
- Ability to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
Workshops, excursions and field schools
Excursions are scheduled throughout the 3-year BSc degree in Geology. The aim of these workshops is to provide you with the practical experience in the field to sharpen your observational skills and deepen your understanding of geology.
Semi-autonomous field schools allow you to apply your theoretical and practical knowledge to a real-life case study, in France or abroad. Field work is organized in small groups, usually for a research mapping project.
In the field, students are supervised by a professional geologist and/or a research lecturer from UniLaSalle.
Career opportunities
Graduates work in the field, in the laboratory or in the office, on development projects, resource exploration and exploitation, or industrial site clean-up. These assignments are designed to meet today's challenges: sustainability of deposits, prevention of natural and industrial risks, interactions with the environment, etc.
Some professions
- Geological technician (Major Projects)
- Geosciences research technician
- Hydrogeological prospector
- Applied geophysics prospector
- Field geotechnician (monitoring and supervision of drilling and in situ tests, instrumentation)
- Laboratory geotechnician (physical and mechanical tests on soil and rock)
- Site geotechnician (monitoring of geotechnical works on land or at sea)
- Project database / geographic information system manager
- Drilling technician (oil drilling monitoring, mud logger, geothermal probes)
- Corporate environmental technician (site decontamination monitoring)
- Environmental technician in a design office (water and soil quality monitoring)
- Aggregates quarry technician (monitoring operations)
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