Earth sciences, Géology

Duration

15h Th, 10h Pr

Number of credits

Lecturer

Frédéric Hatert

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

 1. Internal structure and the formation of the Earth.
2. Plate tectonics and the geological cycle.
3. Minerals.
4. Sedimentary rocks.
5. Magmatic and metamorphic rocks.
6. Fossils and stratigraphy.
7. Tectonics and geological mapping.
8. Geology of Belgium.
9. Geological resources.
 
 

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

 The aim of this course is to introduce the students to Geology: how was the Earth formed, which are the geologic materials taht it contains, how to understand his history, which mineral resources are available.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Basic knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, biology, and physics (level end of secondary school).

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

 Practicals: identification of rocks and minerals, geolgical map interpretation, geological resources. 1 day of field-trip is organized.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

Face-to-face and on the field
Some chapters may be managed via podcasts.
Individual and group exercises
Participation to practicals is mandatory.
No inscription required for practicals

Recommended or required readings

 Lecture notes (PDF) on MyULiège (see links below) and on ECampus
 Suggested reading : BOULVAIN, F. (2013). Géologie générale. Du minéral aux géosphères. Technosup, éditions Ellipses, Paris.

Theory : MCQ (80%)
Practice : exercises evaluated along the year (20%)
No partial dispense for practicals.
Reminder: Presence at the practicals and at the partial evaluations are mandatory to be allowed to present the theoretical examinations.

Work placement(s)

One day of field-trip is organized.

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

 Laptops, tablets and mobile phones forbidden.

Contacts

Professor Frédéric HATERT
Laboratoire de Minéralogie B18
04/366.21.43
fhatert@ulg.ac.be


Assistant Martin Depret
04/366.22.28
Martin.Depret@uliege.be

Association of one or more MOOCs

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