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International semester Marine Environmental Engineering

The international semester Marine Environmental Engineering trains students in the environmental challenges of marine and coastal environments. Using an interdisciplinary approach, this programme tackles the following issues socio-economic dynamics of coastal areas, risk management, the design of sustainable maritime structures and the blue economy.

This semester is taught in the spring.

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Contents

Objectives of the programme

  • Understanding interactions between maritime infrastructures, biodiversity and human activities
  • Developing solutions for’environmental engineering to protect marine ecosystems
  • Acquire skills in risk management and coastal zone planning
  • Applying innovative methods for the design and monitoring of port and offshore structures

Academic programme

  • Geography and socio-economic dynamics of coastal areas
  • Biodiversity trends and nature-based solutions
  • Coastal surveillance and the European legislative framework
  • Coastal management and planning activities
  • Risk management and decision-making processes
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  • Modelling and information management of maritime infrastructures (BIM)
  • Monitoring and analysis of port and coastal structures
  • Construction in a marine environment and compensatory measures

  • Technologies and materials for maritime infrastructures
  • Marine concrete, steel structures and floors
  • Rock construction and soil liquefaction management

  • Development of the blue economy and sustainable aquaculture
  • Artificial reefs and ecological compensation measures
  • Interface management and development of marine renewable energy projects
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  • Maritime engineering research methodology
  • Integrated design and user-centred functional approach
  • Social responsibility and ethics

  • Collaborative work and a multidisciplinary approach applied to maritime projects

  • Collaborative work and a multidisciplinary approach applied to maritime projects

Evaluation Projects, laboratory work and examinations
Credits : 30 ECTS (full international semester)

Why choose this semester at BUILDERS?

  • 100 % taught in English (B2 level required)

  • A network of over 50 academic and industrial experts

  • A mixed approach: lessons, team projects, experiments and technical visits

  • A dynamic campus in Caen, at the heart of maritime and environmental engineering issues

    Campus Caen
    Application Open to international students from partner universities