Agroecology major: Processes at different scales

The objective of this major is to master the processes and interactions within agroecosystems governing the sustainability of natural resources (soils, water and biodiversity) from the rhizosphere to the watershed scale.

Minors

Each semester includes two blocks dedicated to minors, corresponding to 54 hours of complementary courses that allow students to complete their training in a related field.

Several minors are offered on the Rouen campus, some of which require travel to the campus (the others can be taken by distance learning).

Some examples of minors

Block 1: Agroecological pest management / Forestry and forest management: Knowledge of forest environments, typology of sites and history of silviculture / Sustainable weed management / Global Environmental Issues / Identification of Geo, Bio Energies (Geo-bio energies label) / Water Resources, Polluted Sites and Soils...

Block 2 : Digital Mapping / Conducting an Environmental Authorization Application / Water and Nutrient Management / Mindful, Nature Inspired and Regenerative Entrepreneurship - Exploring Concepts / Economic Models / Digital Transition / Alternative and Connected Agricultures...

Management of natural resources major

The objectives of this major are to study the effects of different management practices on natural resources and to apply these practices with a view to the multifunctionality of agroecosystems.

Minors

Each semester includes two blocks dedicated to minors, corresponding to 54 hours of complementary courses that allow students to complete their training in a related field.

Several minors are offered on the Rouen or Rennes campus, some of which require travel to the campus (the others can be taken by distance learning).

Some examples of minors

Block 1: Bioindicators for soils / Advanced spatial analysis / Risk management in agriculture / Energy sustainability in farms / Crop protection, product innovations and genetic levers...

Block 2: Conservation and/or organic farming / Field diagnosis in the spring / Circular carbon economy: energy mix, PCAET and local wood industries / Entomology (pests and crop auxiliaries) / Innovation, Carbon neutrality and Territories (Geo-bioenergies label) / Cropping systems for transitions...

In semester 9, you can choose your pathway according to your desires, by choosing among :

• the main major of the Natural Resource Management in Agroecosystems course, which goes into this field in greater depth: Multidisciplinary Evaluation of Ecosystem Services (Beauvais campus)   
• one or more opening majors, designed to broaden your skills in another field:       
  • Agriculture and Society (Beauvais campus)       
  • Territory projects: Coordination and animation (Beauvais campus)       
  • Sustainable Agri-Food systems in the word (Rouen campus)       
  • Intrapreneurship, entrepreneurship and innovation (Beauvais campus)   
• a semester, a double degree or a degree-granting stay in France or abroad (from 12 to 18 months for a double degree or a degree-granting stay)

The end-of-studies project is based on an internship in a company or a research internship for students, or on the long period in a company for students following an apprenticeship program.

It leads to the writing of a thesis and an oral presentation.