Climatology, Hydrology, and Territory

Core Courses

Objectives of the Program

The proposed Master's program is a two-year course that integrates both natural and social science perspectives to understand climate change, its causes, impacts, and strategies for mitigation and adaptation. The program aims to provide students with comprehensive knowledge, methodologies, and practical skills across diverse fields, including geophysics, economics, and environmental sciences.

The curriculum is structured to foster connections with critical sectors such as water resources, energy, agriculture, and health, providing a multidisciplinary approach to addressing climate-related challenges. The program is also aligned with national development goals in these sectors, ensuring that students are equipped to contribute to both local and global climate action efforts.

This training prepares students to actively participate in solving the complex problems related to climate change by applying integrated strategies that span various sectors and industries.

✅ Semester 1

1. Subject: General and Dynamic Meteorology

• Unit: UEF1
• Objective: Understand physical processes in the atmospheric column (radiative transfer, convection, turbulence, microphysics of clouds...).

1. Subject: General Climatology 1

• Unit: UEF1
• Objective: Grasp the links between meteorology and climatology to approach applied climatology and territorial management.

1. Subject: Surface Hydrology

• Unit: UEF2
• Objective: Understand the hydrological behavior of watersheds based on their morphometric characteristics.

1. Subject: Hydrogeology

• Unit: UEF2
• Objective: Identify and characterize aquifers; evaluate and manage groundwater resources.

1. Subject: Applied Statistics in Hydro-Climatology

• Unit: UEM
• Objective: Analyze hydro-climatic time series and detect trends.

1. Subject: Applied Remote Sensing

• Unit: UEM
• Objective: Process satellite images and extract relevant information for climatologists and hydrologists.

1. Subject: Climate Change

• Unit: UED
• Objective: Study past climates to understand current and future climate change.

1. Subject: Scientific English

• Unit: UET
• Objective: Understand specialized texts and write for scientific publications.

✅ Semester 2

1. Subject: General Atmospheric Circulation

• Unit: UEF1
• Objective: Present mechanisms behind global atmospheric circulation.

1. Subject: General Climatology 2

• Unit: UEF1
• Objective: Deepen knowledge on regional and extreme climate phenomena.

1. Subject: Climate Risks

• Unit: UEF2
• Objective: Apply climatology to the study and management of climate risks.

1. Subject: Flood Risk

• Unit: UEF2
• Objective: Analyze floods and flood risks using statistical and hydrological approaches.

1. Subject: Sediment Transport and Watershed Protection

• Unit: UEM
• Objective: Study water erosion and methods for protecting watersheds.

1. Subject: GIS Applied to Hydro-Climatology

• Unit: UEM
• Objective: Master GIS tools for environmental data modeling and management.

1. Subject: Variography and Automated Mapping

• Unit: UEM
• Objective: Structure geographic information and produce maps using specialized software.

1. Subject: Water and Sustainable Development

• Unit: UED
• Objective: Introduce sustainable natural resource management strategies.

1. Subject: Scientific English

• Unit: UET
• Objective: Strengthen language and writing skills in technical English.

✅ Semester 3

1. Subject: Dynamic and Climate Modeling

• Unit: UEF1
• Objective: Model climatic phenomena in an integrated system.

1. Subject: Mobilization and Management of Water Resources

• Unit: UEF1
• Objective: Study water infrastructure and integrated resource management.

1. Subject: Bioclimatology

• Unit: UEF2
• Objective: Study the interaction between climate and living organisms.

1. Subject: Applied Climatology

• Unit: UEF2
• Objective: Apply climatology to territorial development and planning.

1. Subject: Atmospheric Pollution

• Unit: UEM
• Objective: Understand the sources and impacts of air pollution.

1. Subject: Urban Microclimatology

• Unit: UEM
• Objective: Study climates specific to urban environments.

1. Subject: Field Internship

• Unit: UEM
• Objective: Apply acquired knowledge in real field conditions.

1. Subject: Research Methods

• Unit: UED
• Objective: Introduce scientific methodology and academic publishing skills.

1. Subject: Entrepreneurship

• Unit: UET
• Objective: Acquire foundational knowledge in project creation and management.

✅ Semester 4

1. Subject: Final Year Project (PFE)

• Unit: UEF
• Objective: Conduct a research or applied project on a real-world issue, culminating in a thesis and oral defense.

 

Advanced Topics

Profiles and Targeted Careers

Upon completing this Master's program, graduates will be equipped to join various sectors related to climate change and its adaptation. They will be able to work in:

• Major governmental organizations and other public sectors (local authorities, management agencies, etc.) to develop mitigation and adaptation plans in response to climate change.
• Consulting companies specializing in environmental impact assessment, the development, implementation, and monitoring of adaptation projects targeting the impacts of climate change.
• Industry and the development of environmental and energy technologies, particularly in the renewable energy and clean technology sectors.
• International organizations involved in climate change, such as UN agencies or environmental NGOs.

Regional and National Employment Opportunities for Graduates

There is a strong demand for specialists in climate change. The main goal of this program is to fill the gap in expertise in the specific field of multi-faceted adaptation to climate change.

This Master's program also serves as a training ground for future PhD candidates in higher education and research institutions. After completing their degree, students will have the opportunity to pursue a Doctorate, either at Oran 2 University or in other Algerian or European universities. The research track can lead to careers in teaching, training, and research (universities, national research centers, etc.).

Pathways to Other Specializations

This Master's program provides pathways to other Master's degrees offered at various national academic institutions in fields such as Earth Sciences, Geography and Territorial Planning, Climatology, Geomatic and Spatial Techniques, Environmental Sciences (both terrestrial and marine environments), Agronomy, etc. This offers great flexibility and allows students to expand their expertise and professional opportunities.