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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
GEOL0249-2  Personal project work in documentary research

Duration :  5h Th, 25h Pr
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation (Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation), 3rd yearToute l'année3
Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation (Bachelor in engineering sciences, civil engineer orientation), 3rd yearSecond semester3
Master in Geological and Mining Enginneering, in-deph approach, 1st yearToute l'année3
Master in Geological and Mining Enginneering, in-deph approach, 1st yearSecond semester3
Master in Geological and Mining Engineering, specialized approach, 1st yearSecond semester3
Master in Geological and Mining Engineering, specialized approach, 1st yearToute l'année3
Lecturer :  Annick Anceau, Eric Pirard
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
This course is divided into two parts. The first one (5h Th) is dedicated to an overall presentation of documentation research tools available at the Earth Sciences Library of the ULg. Among these : Source, GEOREF, Web of Science, GeoScienceWorld, Science Direct,... as well as certain specific internet resources. The correct writing of bibliographical references is also taught.
The second part (25h Pr) is dedicated to individual bibliographical research work. The proposed subject is defined in close cooperation with the mineral resources course. A written report presenting the subjects and the existing bibliographical sources is required from each student. An audio-visual presentation of his/her work in front of the class is to be organised. This oral presentation is in English.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
- Teaching students to develop documentation research skills on a specific topic in relation with the mineral resources sector. - Teaching students to write down a written synthesis of their research findings.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Mineral Resources (GEOL0020-4)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
See above.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
The first part of the course is held in the library. For the rest of their project, students are invited to work autonomously. Access to all documentation resources within the university are guaranteed and students are invited to direct their questions to the library staff or the teaching assistants of the Mineral Resources course.
Recommended or required readings :  
A tutorial involving documentation research is at the disposal of students.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
The evaluation of this course is based on the following : - the clear understanding of the subject. - the quality of the bibliography (quality and importance of the documents; quality of the given references) - the clarity and written quality of the text - the oral presentation
Contacts :  
Dr Annick ANCEAU BST - Earth Sciences Library Esplanade de l'Université Bât. B6d 4000 Liège 1 (Sart Tilman) Tél. 04/366.53.56 e-mail : a.anceau@ulg.ac.be


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