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| HULG0270-1 | Geography, geomorphology, study of rocks, climatology
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| Lecturer : | Jean Chapelle |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| The BAP1 course is designed to serve as introduction to earth sciences ; it is split in 2 main parts:
1) geology :
a. formation & composition of the earth
b. isostasy & continental drift
c. erosion & sedimentation
d. diagenesis & metamorphism
e. tectonic & volcanology
2) dynamic geomorphology :
a. river erosion & aggradation
b. pediments, inselbergs & peneplanation
c. slope erosion
d. glacial erosion, inlandsis, mountain models
e. eolian erosion
f. cycles of erosion |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| 1) acquisition of basis knowledge about the earth crust & its evolution
2) comprehension of phenomena leading to the formation & the evolution of natural landscapes |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basic mathematics, biology, physics & chemistry |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Personal geomorphic analysis of a landscape |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Front lectures + seminar of geomorphic analysis |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Power Point notes available on USB key or on Moodle plateform |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Oral examination about theory (50%) + oral presentation of the personal geomorphic analysis (50%) |
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Contacts :
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| Jean.chapelle@hech.be |
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