ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
List of Courses
Choose 1 out of 6
TOIC/TOEFL Preparation
2 creditsEcology of Marine and Coastal Ecosystems
2 credits8hMethods and Analysis of Surveys in the Social Sciences and Humanities
2 creditsAnthropo Society for Ecology and the Environment (Pyrenees Seminar)
2 creditsProject Management
2 credits15hAdvanced GIS
2 credits
TOIC/TOEFL Preparation
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Ecology of Marine and Coastal Ecosystems
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Number of hours
8h
"This course unit consists of three main sections: I—Physical Characterization and Biogeochemical Cycles of Coastal Marine Ecosystems; II—Biodiversity and Functioning of Coastal Marine Ecosystems; III—Coastal and Maritime Law; Uses, Conflicts, and Integrated Management of the Coastal Zone. This course unit offers students a systemic approach to the study of coastal marine ecosystems from a highly multidisciplinary perspective. The physical structure of these ecosystems will be addressed through courses on their geomorphology and hydrology, with particular emphasis on water interactions with the open sea and their watersheds. Their biogeochemistry will be examined, notably to describe carbon and nutrient fluxes through the water and sediment compartments. Various aspects of their biodiversity will be illustrated to highlight the importance of these ecosystems as habitats for dependent species, with particular emphasis on the role of this biodiversity in their functioning. The coastal zone is densely populated by humans (40% of the world’s population). Particular attention will be given to human uses (e.g., aquaculture) and their spatial planning, including the assessment of their ecosystem services in an economic context, management and protection measures (e.g., Marine Protected Areas, Natura 2000), and professionals involved in managing these environments will share concrete experiences. Finally, the implications of the law of the sea for the management of the littoral and coastal zones will be covered."
Methods and Analysis of Surveys in the Social Sciences and Humanities
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Anthropo Society for Ecology and the Environment (Pyrenees Seminar)
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Project Management
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Number of hours
15h
Project management is an essential skill for professionals at the master’s level. This course unit is designed to equip you with the ability to design and manage a project. We will cover the various phases of a project, its financing (diversification of funding sources and budgeting), work, time, and resource planning, teamwork (meetings, conflicts, reporting), and risk management. The course will be delivered through a 6-week “Project Management” MOOC (Core Curriculum or standard track—20 hours of instruction: Core Curriculum (4 weeks) + at least 2 specialization modules) between late September and early November and will be supplemented by various tutorials.
Advanced GIS
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences