M2 Géologie des bassins sédimentaires

• Work sustainably on the exploration and development of low-carbon subsurface energy resources (geothermal, H₂) and mineral resources (Li, U, F), as well as on implementing solutions for CO₂ sequestration and radioactive waste storage.
• Build strong expertise in field geology and master modeling tools (geomodeling), mineralogical tools (SEM, XRD), and geochemical tools (ICP-MS).
• Master and apply advanced knowledge of basin geology and its applications to the energy transition.
• Mobilize methodological, technical, and practical skills to solve problems in basin geology.
• Conceptualize, structure, and conduct a geoscience project, and critically analyze results.
• Develop autonomy in learning and action.
• Work effectively in teams and collaborate to achieve common goals.
• Synthesize and communicate effectively in French and English, adapting messages to the target audience.

The two main objectives of the Master’s program Sedimentary Basin Geology are to train:

• geologists specialized in sedimentary basins, mastering field geology as well as modeling tools (geomodeling), mineralogical tools (SEM, XRD), and geochemical tools (ICP-MS);
• geologists able to work sustainably on the exploration and development of low-carbon subsurface energy resources (geothermal energy, hydrogen), mineral resources (Li, U, F), and to design solutions for CO₂ sequestration or radioactive waste storage in the subsurface.

More specifically, the objectives of the second year of the Master’s program Sedimentary Basin Geology are to:

• prepare students to address major societal challenges, with a focus on sedimentary basins and their uses in the energy transition;
• develop advanced skills in basin dynamics and architecture, their complex geological evolution, diagenesis, the formation of mineral and energy resources, as well as 3D modeling of reservoir properties and fluid flow;
• provide a comprehensive and practical training, including exploration for the new uses of sedimentary basins;
• encourage collaboration with the Master’s program 3G – Georesources, Geohazards, Geotechnics at the University of Lille (Geological Engineering track, “Geothermal–Reservoir” specialization), in order to foster exchanges between two major national programs, notably through a joint field trip;
• offer project-based learning units (case studies, 3D and flow modeling, fieldwork, diagenesis) to promote immersion in research, training in report writing, data analysis and interpretation, and oral presentation of results, including in English;
• develop complementary skills in methodologies such as geochronology and geochemistry, as well as broader topics in geosciences such as energy, the carbon cycle, soils, and paleoclimates.