Duration
10h Th, 20h Pr, 3d FW
Number of credits
| Bachelor in geology | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
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
This lecture provides an introduction to geomorphologic observations needed for geological studies.
The fieldwork (partly guided) will focus on the making of a geological-geomorphological map in the vicinity of Liege as well as on structural geology.
This map has to be prepared with GIS tools and produced in digital format.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Geological-geomorphological mapping, learning of numerous mapping techniques and working in the field.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
néant
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Fieldtrips are organized in the vicinity of Liege.
The students will also be formed in mapping with GIS tools.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
4-6 lectures (4 h each) are given in the classroom.
3-4 days are spent in the field - transport is by car.
Recommended or required readings
Syllabus :
Notions de cartographie géologique (F. Boulvain): http://www.ulg.ac.be/geolsed/carto/carto.htm
Textbooks :
- Barnes, J., 1988. Basic geological mapping. Geological Society of London Handbook Series, 112 pp.
- McClay, K., 1987. The mapping of geological structures. Geological Society of London Handbook Series, 161 pp.
Other books (e.g. on Tectonic geomorphology) will be presented during the lectures
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions ) AND oral exam
Written work / report
Additional information:
The report and map will be evaluated.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
none
Contacts
HB. Havenith & Valentine Piroton
Géorisques et Environnement, Bât. B18, 4000 Liège (Sart Tilman)
Tél. : 04/366.93.16 - e-mail : romy.schlogel@uliege.be
HB.Havenith@uliege.be, v.piroton@uliege.be
Secrétariat : Mme J. Schmetz, Tél. : 04/366.22.51 - e-mail : joelle.schmetz@ulg.ac.be
Association of one or more MOOCs
Items online
Structural Geomorphology lecture
Structural Geomorphology lecture