MASTER Sciences de la Terre et des planètes, environnement

Responsable de la mention : Damien Lemarchand

Contenus et types d'enseignement

  • Langue du parcours :Anglais
  • ECTS :120
  • Volume horaire TPTDCICM
  • Formation initiale
    Formation continue
  • Apprentissage
    Contrat de professionnalisation

Objectifs du programme

This two-year graduate program, proposed exclusively in the context of the French-Azerbaidjani University (UFAZ), specialises in Geosciences with an emphasis modelling of physical and chemial proceses within the Earth. It is piloted by Ecole et Observatoire des Sciences de la Terre in Strasbourg, France, in collaboration with the University of Rennes-1.

The program combines training in advanced aspects of Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry requiring a strong background in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Programming. This training is provided by seasoned Professors and Assistant Professors from Strasbourg and Rennes-1 Universities and supplemented by specialist courses by professionals and experts.

Compétences à acquérir

We place a strong emphasis on analytical reasoning in all our courses, initiate students to finite element modeling of Earth science processes, and give them hands-on experience with geophysical and geological fieldwork and their corresponding data processing and analysis methods.

As no field in the Geosciences can be understood alone, we guide students to integrate all the knowledge and skills they acquire and apply them to analyze and solve practical Geoscience problems in a project-oriented framework. Our aim is to train well-rounded Geoscientists and Geophysicists with strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.

What are the skills of an UFAZ Geoscience Master's graduate?
  • He/she possesses a strong theoretical, numerical, and practical background in the Geosciences (Geophysics, Geology, and Geochemistry).
  • He/she possesses the geoscience and physics insights and the mathematical skills required to deepen this background in any geoscience speciality, either through in-house industry training, further academic training, or self-learning.
  • He/she can apply this knowledge and these skills to solving new geoscience problems, pulling together insights from different fields if necessary.
  • He/she can communicate effectively in English (and also in French for some students), allowing worldwide geographic mobility.
  • He/she can work effectively in teams within a multi-cultural environment.

Contrôle des connaissances

Contact(s)

Alessia Maggi

Modalités d'inscription

Azerbaidjani applicants:

See application process and entrance exam details here : https://www.ufaz.az/en/admissions/admission-for-masters-degrees/.

International applicants :
We can accept at most 8 international students per year into the UFAZ Master's program (which has 3 specialities, one of which is Geoscience), and the tuition fee for international students is 5000 $. The program is taken exclusively at the Baku UFAZ campus (two completely renovated buildings within walking distance of the city center). International students will be offered accommodation here http://www.univerium.az/ unless they wish to make their own plans for accommodation.   The deadlines for international applications have not yet been finalised. The application process will be on the basis of a written application complete with CV, cover letter, grades from bachelor program etc. There may also be an interview. Please take a look at the equivalent process for the UFAZ bachelor program here : https://www.ufaz.az/en/admissions/international-students/.   You may use the contact address on that page to let the UFAZ administration know you would be interested in applying and are waiting for the procedure for international applicants to be published to send in your application.

Pré-requis obligatoires

We are looking for students with a strong work-ethic, who are able to learn complex information quickly and use their knowledge to solve previously unseen problems. The ideal applicant will have bachelor level training in :
  • Physics (continuum mechanics, fluid mechanics, wave propagation in elastic media, electromagnetic phenomena, potential fields);
  • Geology (stratigraphy, plate tectonics, mineralogy, petrology, sedimentology);
  • Chemistry (architecture and transformation of matter, chemical equilibria, the thermodynamics of chemical reactions).
Previous experience in laboratory experiments, geological and geophysical field-work, and computer programming in Python will be an advantage.

 

Poursuite d'étude

We expect two-thirds of our students to apply for managment or research& development positions in energy companies, geophysical / geotechnical service companies, or other companies for whom a good understanding of Earth structure and proceses is central.

We expect the remaining third of students to pursue their education with a doctoral program in Azerbaidjan or abroad.

Programme des enseignements

Geosciences (UFAZ) (pending validation)

Contact

Ecole et Observatoire des Sciences de la Terre

5 RUE RENE DESCARTES
67084 STRASBOURG
0368850353

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