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Study programmes 2012-2013Last update : 18/06/2013
GEOL0300-1  Structural geology and geomorphology, digital mapping

Duration :  10h Th, 20h Pr, 3d FW
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in geological sciences, 3rd year3
Lecturer :  Hans-Balder Havenith
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Organisation and examination :  
Teaching in the second semester
Course contents :  
This lecture provides an introduction to geomorphologic observations needed for geological studies.

The fieldwork (partly guided) will focus on the making of a geological-geomorphological map in the Condroz as well as on structural geology.
This map has to be prepared with GIS tools and produced in digital format.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
Geological-geomorphological mapping, learning of numerous mapping techniques and working in the field.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
néant
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Fieldtrips are organized in the Condroz.
The students will also be formed in mapping with GIS tools.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
4-6 lectures (4 h each) are given in the classroom.
5-6 days are spent in the field - transport is by car.
Recommended or required readings :  
Syllabus : Notions de cartographie géologique (F. Boulvain): http://www.ulg.ac.be/geolsed/carto/carto.htm Textbooks : - Barnes, J., 1988. Basic geological mapping. Geological Society of London Handbook Series, 112 pp. - McClay, K., 1987. The mapping of geological structures. Geological Society of London Handbook Series, 161 pp.
Other books (e.g. on Tectonic geomorphology) will be presented during the lectures
Assessment methods and criteria :  
The report and map will be evaluated.
Work placement(s) :  
Organizational remarks :  
none
Contacts :  
HB. Havenith
Géorisques et Environnement, Bât. B18, 4000 Liège (Sart Tilman) Tél. : 04/366.93.16 - e-mail : HB.Havenith@ulg.ac.be Secrétariat : Mme J. Schmetz, Tél. : 04/366.22.51 - e-mail : joelle.schmetz@ulg.ac.be(V.Miocque@ulg.ac.be )

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