Land Use Planning

Core Courses

Objectifs de la formation

• permettre aux étudiants de maîtriser les principaux concepts de l'aménagement du territoire aussi bien dans leur dimension géographique qu'économique et sociale ;

• initier les apprenants aux diverses méthodes et techniques de collecte, traitement et représentation des données géographiques (statistiques, cartographique, SIG) ;

• proposer aux étudiants une formation généraliste sur les questions de géographie et d'aménagement du territoire dans le cycle licence

• offrir une formation pratique dans l'ensemble des disciplines qui forment l'aménagement du territoire (urbanisme, aménagement urbain, environnement et aménagement opérationnel).

✅ Semester 1

UE Fondamentale UEF11

• Analysis of Geographic Space and Territorial Planning 1

o Objective: Explain the evolution of geographical thought, elements of geographic space, and introduce the discipline's methodologies.

UE Fondamentale UEF12

• General Geology

o Objective: Understand the functioning and internal dynamics of the Earth.

• Cartographic Techniques

o Objective: Read textual/statistical data and represent it visually through graphic methods.

UE Méthodologique UEM11

• Biology: Understand fundamental concepts of living organisms and their relationship with the environment.

• Chemistry: Study periodic properties and the structure of chemical elements.

• Mathematics (Analysis): Process, analyze, and solve problems using data.

• Physics: Basics of kinematics and dynamics.

UE Découverte UED11

• Seminars and Conferences.

UE Transversale UET11

• Computer Science 1.

• French Language 1: Grammar, conjugation, and writing skills reinforcement.

✅ Semester 2

UE Fondamentale UEF21

• Analysis of Geographic Space and Territorial Planning 2

o Objective: Understand the history of urbanization and cities.

UE Fondamentale UEF22

• Urban Planning

o Objective: Introduction to urban planning as an academic discipline.

• Thematic Cartography

o Objective: Use suitable representation techniques based on the studied phenomena.

UE Méthodologique UEM21

• Statistics: Acquire techniques to process geographical data statistically.

• Population, Housing, Activities: Study the distribution and characteristics of populations.

• Physics 2: Basics in fluid dynamics, stress, and deformation.

UE Découverte UED21

• Sustainable Development

o Objective: Discover the concept and major issues of sustainable development.

UE Transversale UET21

• Computer Science 2: Introduction to digital image processing.

• French Language 2: Deepen linguistic skills.

✅ Semester 3

UE Fondamentale UEF31

• Elements of Geomorphology

o Objective: Understand landforms and climatic/biogeographic environments.

• Hydrology

o Objective: Study water as a structuring spatial resource.

• Bioclimatology

o Objective: Study the effects of climate on living organisms.

• Cities and Regions

o Objective: Understand territorial functioning at various scales.

• Demographic Analysis

o Objective: Study population components, mobility, and evolution.

UE Méthodologique UEM31

• Topography: Acquire basics of measuring and representing relief.

• Remote Sensing: Understand aerial and satellite imagery.

• Introduction to GIS: Structure geographic data using dedicated software.

UE Découverte UED31

• Economics

o Objective: Highlight the importance of economics in spatial planning.

UE Transversale UET31

• English Language 1: Become familiar with geographic and environmental terminology in English.

✅ Semester 4

UE Fondamentale UEF41

• Physical Environment and Quantitative Analysis Techniques

o Objective: Identify main environments according to their characteristics.

• Morphodynamics and Soil Mechanics

o Objective: Study soil systems for land management and conservation.

UE Fondamentale UEF42

• Rural Environment

o Objective: Understand territorial dynamics in rural areas.

UE Méthodologique UEM41

• Photogrammetry Practical Work

o Objective: Introduction to LIDAR systems and 3D spatial data processing.

• Survey Techniques

o Objective: Design, conduct, and analyze spatial surveys.

UE Transversale UET41

• Social Environment: Analyze and use geographic tools.

• Environment: Understand key environmental concepts and systemic approaches.

• Sociology: Learn sociological methods and tools useful for spatial planning.

✅ Semester 5

UE Fondamentale UEF51

• The City and Its Planning

o Objective: Understand the city and its spatial planning functions.

• The Region and Its Planning

o Objective: Reduce territorial inequalities and analyze regional dynamics.

• Urban Networks and Techniques

o Objective: Study infrastructure and public services in urban settings.

UE Fondamentale UEF52

• Planning Techniques and Practices

o Objective: Master the collection, analysis, and processing of territorial data.

• Hydrogeology

o Objective: Analyze the impact of water use and manage associated risks.

• Regional Geology

o Objective: Read and understand regional geological structures.

UE Transversale UET51

• Risk Management

o Objective: Delimit risk zones and propose preventive and management measures.

• English

o Objective: Facilitate student mobility through technical English proficiency.

✅ Semester 6

UE Fondamentale UEF61

• Group Workshop: Case Study

o Objective: Focus on group-based analysis and application.

• Planning Policy and Associated Tools

o Objective: Understand SNAT, SRAT, POS, and public planning policies.

UE Fondamentale UEF62

• Georeferenced Databases and GIS

o Objective: Create and manage spatial databases.

• Remote Sensing 2

o Objective: Deepen applied remote sensing skills.

UE Méthodologique UEM61

• Internship 2 (Individual File): Focus on personal application and practice.

UE Transversale UET61

• Communication Techniques

o Objective: Master communication tools for spatial analysis.

• Aerial Photo Interpretation

o Objective: Use aerial imagery for spatial analysis.

• English

o Objective: Strengthen specialized English skills.

Advanced Topics

Targeted Career Profiles and Skills

The Bachelor's degree in Geography and Territorial Planning enables employability in all services and sectors with a cartography department, such as urban planning and public works. It also allows access to various competitive exams for middle and secondary education teaching.

Regional and National Employment Opportunities for Graduates

This program is concluded with a Bachelor's degree that allows graduates to access job positions locally, regionally, and even nationally, in the various sectors mentioned above.