Duration
Theory : 15h Th
Field : 2d FW
Number of credits
| Bachelor in geology | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Theory : Aurelia Hubert
Field : Aurelia Hubert
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Theory
The course is divided in thematic chapters: dating methods, volume variations of the icecaps, glacio-eustatic variations of the sea level, glacio-isostasy, response of the hydrographic networks to climate variations, paleomagnetism, Quaternary lithostratigraphy, palynology, animal paleontology, climatic variations recorded in the oceanic and ice cores, causes of the glaciations. Where possible, priority is given to Belgian examples, both for stratigraphy and geomorphology.
Field
two (separate) field trip days
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Theory
Ability to describe the history of the environmental changes and the resulting changing landscapes during the last 2.6 million years, and to understand the current environments within this evolutionary context.
Field
ability to describe and analyze sedimentary sections and landforms, and to build a logical interpretative reasoning about the observations within their geomorphic and geological setting
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Theory
Basic knowledge in physics, isotope chemistry, geology and geomorphology
Field
reasonable knowledge of the associated theoretical course
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Theory
ex cathedra course
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Theory
if green light: on-site; if other light: remote (LifeSize)
Recommended or required readings
Theory
required: Lecture notes + PowerPoint files of the course available online in intranet (MyULg, students' portal).
Theory
Any session :
- In-person
oral exam
- Remote
oral exam
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred remote
Additional information:
Written examination, with special emphasis on the maps and diagrams of the PowerPoint files. In the September session, oral examination.
if sanitary disorder persists, remote oral examination (LifeSize)
Field
Any session :
- In-person
oral exam
- Remote
oral exam
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred remote
Additional information:
direct evaluation of the student activity during the field days, possibly plus a dedicated question in the written examination
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Theory
A. Demoulin, Sart Tilman B11
Ph. 04.366.56.60 - Fax 04.366.57.22 - E-mail: ademoulin@ulg.ac.be
Field
Dr Alain Demoulin (B11, Sart Tilman) - ademoulin@uliege.be - tel: 04.3665660
Association of one or more MOOCs
Items online
Theory
Chaapter book about dating
Ressource
Organisation 2024
Organisation 2024
PDF actualisé 2024- Chapitre Glaciation
PDF actualisé 2024- Chapitre Glaciation
PDF actualisé 2024- Chapitre Introduction
PDF actualisé 2024- Chapitre Introduction
PDF actualisé 2024- Chapitre Stratigraphie
PDF actualisé 2024- Chapitre Stratigraphie
Presentations techniques de datation
Presentations techniques de datation
Video et cycles de Milankovitch
Video et cycles de Milankovitch
Field
Introduction
PDF of the Introduction of the course