METEORs
The Modules Experiment-ThEOry-Research are the core of MAUCA. They are interactive, research-focused teaching modules in which students simultaneously learn theoretical and practical skills. Most METEOR are related to existing or future international research projects, instruments, and/or space missions. All supervisors are research experts in the topics covered by the METEOR.
On top of the common C2PU METEOR, each MAUCA student chooses 4 METEORs in Nice, and 1 among the METEORs abroad, allowing them to build an à la carte master. Nonetheless, the four METEORs in Nice must cover at least three categories among the five listed below.
Check out the conditions to validate courses, semesters, and years (Méthode de Contrôle des Connaissances) here.
Warning: The list below shows the METEORs available in 2026/2027 but is still under construction.1. Planetary sciences
Planet-disk interactions
Simulate planet migrating within accretion disks in the lab!
A. Crida, H. Méheut & E. Lega - Syllabus
JUICE - JUpiter ICy moons Explorer
Study the interior of Jupiter moons with a space mission!
A. Fienga & A. Mémin - Syllabus
Asteroid Polarimetry: Observation and Analysis
Explore exotic properties of asteroids!
Ph. Bendjoya - Syllabus
Atmospheres of exoplanets and stars
Analyze JWST spectra of exoplanets!
V. Parmentier (& A. Chiavassa) - Syllabus
2. Stellar and galactic physics
Planetary Dynamics and Stellar Evolution
Model the fate of planets in the late stage of stellar evolution!
Ph. Bendjoya - Syllabus
Astrophysics of Gaseous and Dusty Nebulae
Understand planetary nebulae and analyze their morphology with VLT images!
P. de Laverny & É. Lagadec - Syllabus
Galactic Archeology
Decipher the Milky Way formation and evolution!
A. Recio-Blanco & P. de Laverny - Syllabus
Stellar Pulsation and Evolution
Probe stellar interior from their surface pulsation!
M. Chadid - Syllabus
3. Extragalactic, cosmology & relativity
Relativistic Gravitation and Astrophysics
Study the geometry of space and time!
B. Chauvineau - Syllabus
Formation and Evolution of Galaxies
The growth of galaxies through the history of the Universe
E. Slezak - Syllabus
