COURSE CATALOGUE

SCIENCE & SOCIETY


Semester 1
MARECO | Marine Ecology & Conservation

MARINE ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

As the first module in marine ecology, MARECO introduces the main marine patterns, processes and ecosystems, and gives tools to study them. It also addresses the threats posed by humans at the global level, and the different conservation measures with a special focus on MPAs and marine reforestation.

program: Science & Society
code name: MARECO
module family: #Marine Biology  #Science & Society
credits: 4 ECTS
semester: Fall (semester 1)

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DEPICT | Depict Marine Biodiversity

DEPICT MARINE BIODIVERSITY

DEPICT offers a comprehensive approach to the study of marine biodiversity through a dual morphological and molecular approach to its description, and through a quantitative approach using numerical metrics 

program: Science & Society
code name: DEPICT
module family: #Marine Biology  
credits: 4 ECTS
semester: Fall (semester 1)

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SCAN | The Scientific Adventure

THE SCIENTIFIC ADVENTURE

SCAN aims to appreciate the scientific approach as a whole, from the sampling strategy and experimental design, to data analysis (hypothesis, sampling plan, data collection, descriptive statistics, inferential statistics) and communication of results. A 4-day mission at sea in the Lerins Islands allows students to collect their own data which they then analyze and communicate.

program: Science & Society
code name: SCAN
module family: #Environment & Data Analysis  
credits: 6 ECTS
semester: Fall (semester 1)

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BLUE | The Blue Growth

THE BLUE GROWTH

Blue growth is the intersection of science, environment and socio-economics at sea. BLUE explores how these interdisciplinary dimensions combine for community development and marine ecosystem conservation. It introduces the economics of the ocean and provides a foundation in environmental economics and ecosystem services with recent case studies.

program: Science & Society, Blue Managers
code name: BLUE
module family: #Science & Society  
credits: 4 ECTS
semester: Fall (semester 1)

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MARCEL | Marine Resource & Environmental Law

MARINE RESOURCE & ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

The law of the sea and marine resources is presented in MARCEL through the dimension of international law and its application at the national and regional regulatory levels. This module aims at understanding how the different actors can combine their actions at sea, and what can and cannot be done with regard to marine resources.

program: Science & Society, Blue Managers
code name: MARCEL
module family: #Law 
credits: 4 ECTS
semester: Fall (semester 1)

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TOOLBOX | Project Management & Scientific Communication

PROJECT MANAGEMENT & PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION

TOOLBOX introduces students to all aspects of project management, helps them to communicate effectively with different types of audiences and prepares them for their immersion project and career planning.

program: Science & Society
code name: TOOLBOX
module family: #Science&Society
credits: 2 ECTS
semester: Fall (semester 1)

SYSTOOL | Information System Tools

INFORMATION SYSTEM TOOLS

This course introduces different information system tools such as R, Tidyverse and Geographic Information platforms (GIS)

program: Science & Society, Blue Managers
code name: SYSTOOL
module family: #Environment & Data Analysis
credits: 4 ECTS
semester: Fall (semester 1)

IMMERS1 | Immersion Project - phase 1

IMMERSION PROJECT - Phase 1: Warm up


During the first part of their immersion project, students work with their 2nd-year teammates to prepare their internship through the production of their "initial project plan". All Mondays are dedicated to the advancement of the project

program: Science & Society
code name: IMMERS1
module family: #Personal Development
credits: 2 ECTS
semester: Fall (semester 1)

Semester 2
REMOTE | Response of the Organisms to the Environment

RESPONSE OF THE ORGANISMS TO THE ENVIRONMENT

In a changing world, this module addresses the principles of marine ecophysiology and ecotoxicology by describing the response strategies of marine organisms to environmental perturbations: from interspecific interactions to climate change and marine pollution.

program: Science & Society
code name: REMOTE
module family: #Marine Biology  
credits: 6 ECTS
semester: Spring (semester 2)

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NARVAL | Natural Resource Valorization

NATURAL RESOURCE VALORIZATION

In a first approach to marine biotechnology, NARVAL aims to highlight the bioactive molecules produced by marine organisms in natural products used for human well-being (pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, neutraceuticals...). This module therefore links natural products used in everyday life to their taxonomic origin with a focus on the associated nomenclature. 
 

program: Science & Society, Blue Managers
code name: NARVAL
module family: #Chemistry & Biotechnology 
credits: 4 ECTS
semester: Spring (semester 2)

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MALM | Multivariate Analysis & Numerical Modeling

MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS & NUMERICAL MODELING

In continuity with the SCAN module, MALM further develops the quantitative elements of the study of the environment with multivariate analysis tools, and a numerical modeling approach in marine biology and ecology.

program: Science & Society
code name: MALM
module family: #Environment & Data Analysis
credits: 6 ECTS
semester: Spring (semester 2)

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ENOV1 | Entrepreneurship & Innovation - part 1

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION - PART 1

ENOV1 provides students with the necessary toolbox to develop entrepreneurship and innovation related to marine resources. The basics of business model design, marketing and operations management are introduced. Personalized coaching is offered by experts in entrepreneurship, marine resource development and communication.

program: Science & Society, Blue Managers
code name: ENOV1
module family: #Science & Society
credits: 4 ECTS
semester: Spring (semester 2)

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IMMERS2 | Immersion Project phase 2

IMMERSION PROJECT - Phase 2: Internship

In January and February, students in 1st year continue to prepare their internship one day per week. All Mondays are still dedicated to the project advancement.

From March, students are in internship for 4 to 6 months, this is the most operational phase of their project.

program: Science & Society
code name: IMMERS2
module family: #Personal Development
credits: 10 ECTS
semester: Spring (semester 2)

Semester 3
FIREBAC | Fisheries Biology, Conservation & Management 

FISHERIES BIOLOGY, CONSERVATION & MANAGEMENT

To understand the scientific and socio-economic aspects of fisheries, FIREBAC covers both the biology and ecology of exploited species, fishing gears and techniques, fisheries monitoring, the effect of fisheries on marine ecosystems, the socio-economic effects of global changes related to fisheries, as well as aquaculture and aquariology for food production and research.

program: Science & Society
code name: FIREBAC
module family: #Marine Biology  #Science & Society
credits: 4 ECTS
semester: Fall (semester 3)

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SENSE | Remote Sensing for Ocean Research & Innovation 

REMOTE SENSING FOR OCEAN RESEARCH & INNOVATION

SENSE explores how remote sensing can be used to improve scientific knowledge and management of the oceans and to develop socio-economic applications for fisheries, aquaculture and spatial planning. The module is in partnership with Copernicus Academy and ACRI-ST.

program: Science & Society
code name: SENSE
module family: #Marine Biology  #Environment & Data Analysis
credits: 4 ECTS
semester: Fall (semester 3)

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EQUAL | Environmental Quality & Impact Assessment

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & IMPACT ASSESSMENT

To prepare students for careers in environmental consultancy, EQUAL presents the concepts and methods used in marine ecological quality assessment and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for decision-makers from three complementary viewpoints: academic (research), regulatory (legal and policy framework), and operational (consulting).

program: Science & Society
code name: EQUAL
module family: #Environment & Data Analysis
credits: 4 ECTS
semester: Fall (semester 3)

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ACID | Analytical Chemistry for Identification of Bioactive Molecules

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY FOR IDENTIFICATION OF BIOACTIVE MOLECULES

ACID provides chemical engineering knowledge and skills to identify marine bioactive molecules through bioprospecting. First introduced to the theoretical concepts of chemistry, students then work for a week in the lab on different matrices (marine sponge, microalgae, algae) to extract and identify bioactive molecules.

code name: ACID
module family: #Chemistry & Biotechnology
credits: 4 ECTS
semester: Fall (semester 3)

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UNEX | Unexpected potentials of Marine Resources 

UNEXPECTED POTENTIALS OF MARINE RESOURCES

UNEX offers a new look at marine resources thanks to various guest lecturers working on bioinspiration. Students work on creating a solution (product, service...) inspired by marine organisms, for which they develop the business and communication plans in ENOV2 in parallel. At the end of the module, they organize their own seminar with speakers of their choice and produce outreach materials.

program: Science & Society
code name: UNEX
module family: #Marine Biology  #Science & Society
credits: 4 ECTS
semester: Fall (semester 3)

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ENOV2 | Entrepreneurship & Innovation (focus Intellectual Property) 

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION, focus Intellectual Property

After the basics laid in the ENOV1 module, ENOV2 allows students to apply the entrepreneurial or associative solution whose scientific aspects are developed in parallel in the UNEX module. In particular, ENOV2 offers advanced coaching to make their project more effective, with a focus on intellectual property. 

program: Science & Society
code name: ENOV2
module family: #Science & Society
credits: 4 ECTS
semester: Fall (semester 3)

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IMMERS3 | Immersion Project - phase 3

IMMERSION PROJECT - Phase 3: polish-up & coach

Once in second year, students continue to benefit from one day per week to produce more value from their internship's work and to value it better. They also have to coach the first year students who are taking relay of their projects. The final presentation and reports are due in December.

program: Science & Society
code name: IMMERS3
module family: #Personal Development
credits: 6 ECTS
semester: Fall (semester 3)




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