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Study programmes 2008-2009Last update : 29/06/2009
GEOG0251-1  partim physical geography
Duration :  15h Th, 9h Pr, 1d FW
Credits/ECTS :  
Bachelor in geographical sciences, general orientation, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre3
Holder(s) :  Michel Erpicum
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  The course is a fast introduction to some topics of the physical geography (atmosphere, water surface and evolution of the forms of the relief). It is organized around some modules sets of themes
Course objective :  To present the contribution of the physical geography in the fields of geographical and related sciences. It insists more particularly on the role of interface that physical geography occupies within sciences of the Earth
Prerequisites :  The theoretical course does not require preliminary knowledge, others that those awaited from a student of baccalaureat in sciences.
Workshops :  Five training sessions of three hours
Organization :  The theoretical course as the practical working sessions in room are organized in three hour modules.
One day of practical initiation to the physical geography is organized in spring partly in room and in the field.
Written notes :  The support of the course is distributed on CD at the end of teaching period with all the documents shown on screen at the time of the lecture. Written notes are distributed as course and practical works progress.
Assessment :  The final test dealing with the theoretical and practical matters is organized in the form of a written examination. Part of this examination is organized in the form of a MCQ based on slides shown quickly on a screen. At least two open questions are put. A scientific calculator is necessary for the written examination. An evaluation of the sessions of PW of the year intervenes in the final evaluation in addition to the one of the exercices of the written examination. A written examination and an oral examination are organized in second session for those who would not have succeeded in first session.
Contacts :  Michel ERPICUM- Unit of Physical Geography and Quaternary : University of Liege, Geographical Institute (Bat B11) - Phone : 04/366.52.21-
E-Mail : michel.erpicum@ulg.ac.be


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