Hydrosystems and Water Resources

Core Courses

Program Objectives

This Master's program in Water Resources and Hydrosystem Behavior (Hydrogeological/Hydrological) with a research orientation has several key objectives, the most important of which is the development of integrated methods and tools for analyzing and evaluating both groundwater and surface water resources from a predominantly quantitative perspective.

The program aims to train specialists and professionals who will join private companies, local authorities, and research organizations involved in water resource management and assessment. It will enable students to gain a high level of autonomy, allowing them to take on projects and complete them successfully, thanks to the various applications provided throughout the curriculum.

✅ Semester 1

• Unit: UEF1 (Core/Elective)
• Subject: Advanced Regional Hydrogeology
• Learning Objectives: Present various examples of hydrogeological settings encountered in water resource management or research.
• Subject: Applied Hydrology
• Learning Objectives: Introduce hydrological modeling tools (building models in Excel, practical applications).
• Subject: Water and Solute Transport in the Unsaturated Zone
• Learning Objectives: Not explicitly stated in the document.
• Subject: Continental Hydrology
• Learning Objectives: Not clearly specified.

• Unit: GIS / Computer Programming
• Subject: Computer Programming
• Learning Objectives: Introduction to the basics of programming using C++, Pascal, and Access.

• Unit: UET1 (Core/Elective)
• Subject: Scientific English
• Learning Objectives: Master specialized oral and written English for hydrology through case studies, videos, and scientific readings.

✅ Semester 2

• Unit: UEF1
• Subject: Operational Hydrogeology / Hydrology
• Learning Objectives: Acquire field measurement methods, GIS tools, and expertise for field studies.
• Subject: Quantitative Hydrology / Hydrogeology
• Learning Objectives: Study the physical principles of flow and transport in porous and fractured media.
• Subject: Statistical Hydrology I
• Learning Objectives: Analyze floods and droughts using statistical tools and hydrological risk modeling.
• Subject: Ecohydrology
• Learning Objectives: Study interactions between hydrology and ecosystems and improve natural regulation processes.

• Unit: UED
• Subject: Programming
• Learning Objectives: Master programming languages (C++, Pascal) and develop pilot models.

• Unit: UET
• Subject: Scientific English
• Learning Objectives: Write scientific articles in English and participate in oral discussions.

• Unit: UEM
• Subject: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Learning Objectives: Use GIS tools applied to hydrogeology (terrain modeling, data processing, and integration).
• Subject: Hydrology Software Applications
• Learning Objectives: Master software used to calculate hydrological parameters (e.g., CEMAGREF scripts).

✅ Semester 3

• Unit: UEF
• Subject: Digital Hydrology
• Learning Objectives: Basics of numerical hydrology studies using 1D, 2D, and 3D modeling.
• Subject: Hydrological Risk
• Learning Objectives: Use numerical models for risk assessment and create maps using digital elevation models (DEMs).
• Subject: Statistical Hydrology II
• Learning Objectives: Continuation of Statistical Hydrology I, with deeper use of tools and models.

• Unit: UED
• Subject: Computer Programming
• Learning Objectives: Same as previous semesters: learning languages like C++, Pascal, etc.

• Unit: UET
• Subject: Scientific English
• Learning Objectives: Same as Semester 1 and 2: mastering scientific English in the field of hydrology.

✅ Semester 4

• Unit: Internship in a Company
• Learning Objectives: Field application of measurement techniques and data processing in the lab.
• Unit: Scientific Seminars
• Learning Objectives: Prepare oral presentations and become familiar with the professional aspects of the field.
• Unit: Thesis Writing
• Learning Objectives: Write a structured final research thesis, conduct bibliographic analysis, and present scientific results orally.

Advanced Topics

Targeted Career Profiles and Skills

The Master's program in Water Resources and Hydrosystem Behavior is offered following valuable experience gained at one of the research centers in France, such as CEMGREF, and through various agreements signed within this field.

Modules in hydrogeology, statistical hydrology, and hydrological risks such as drought (climate change) or flooding (floods) are specifically chosen to introduce new techniques developed at Cemagref and teach students how to implement their own scripts for calculating specific hydrological parameters. The proposed computer programming is mainly focused on developing our own applications. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are also an integral part of this Master's program. Modern hydrology relies heavily on digital terrain models, which, thanks to previous training at the CNTS of Arzew, are acquired and ready to be applied to any basin across the national territory. Geostatistics, among other tools, is used to leverage the advantages of kriging in its various forms, beyond those taught previously..

Potentialités régionales et nationales d’employabilité des diplômés

La connaissance de la composite hydrogéologie /hydrologie pour l'évaluation de la ressource en eau en Algérie est un problème d'actualité où la majorité des zones du territoire sont souvent sujettes à des problèmes soit de sécheresse ou de crues éclaires dévastatrices qui menacent les populations et leurs biens.

Dans cette optique et pour une gestion optimale, le master permet de former des spécialistes pour les secteurs de recherches ou privés. Ces derniers seront capables de gérer avec une grande autonomie les problèmes liés à aux écoulements de surface et du souterrain.