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| GEOG0036-1 | Morphotectonics and volcanism
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| Duration : | 25h Th, 15h Pr, 2d FW |
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| Number of credits : |
| Master in Geographical Sciences, general orientation, in-depth approach, 1st year | | 4 |
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| Master in Geographical Sciences, general orientation, didactic approach, 1st year | | 4 |
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| Master en sciences géographiques, orientation générale, à finalité spécialisée en développement territorial et géomatique, 1st year | | 4 |
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| Master in Geographical Sciences, general orientation, specialized approach, 1st year | | 4 |
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| Master en sciences géographiques, orientation générale, à finalité spécialisée en géomorphologie, 1st year | | 4 |
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| Master in Geographical Sciences, general orientation | | 4 |
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| Lecturer : | Alain Demoulin |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| Main themes of the course: tectonic landscapes and features, from the continental to the local (fault) scale; measuring the present-day crustal motions; rivers and tectonics; thermochronology; earthquakes (distribution, mechanism, measure, effects, paleoseismology, prediction); volcanoes (tectonic setting, products, volcanic geomorphology). |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| The aim of the course is to characterize the tectonic and volcanic landscapes, to highlight the ties between volcanoes and tectonics, to analyze the geomorphic indicators of tectonic activity, and to provide the basic knowledge for a correct understanding of the seismic and volcanic hazards. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basic knowledge in mechanics, general geomorphology and geology |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Structural geomorphology, based on the analysis of topographical maps and aerial photographs; elements of morphotectonic modelling |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| 2- or 3-hours lectures; 2-hours practicals in groups limited to 12 people. The course covers a whole week during the 2nd semester. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Lecture notes + PowerPoint files available online (MyULg, students' portal) |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written examination in the first session; in case of failure, oral examination in the 2nd session. |
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Alain Demoulin - tel. 04/366 56 60 e-mail: ademoulin@ulg.ac.be |
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