This course concerns the basics of Mineralogy, for students in BAC3 Geology Engineer and in Master1 Geography. The main chaptes are:
1. Geometric crystallography.
2. Optical crystallography.
3. Crystal chemistry.
4. Macroscopic identification of minerals.
2nd part : Elements of Magmatic and metamorphic petrology
An introduction to magmatic and metamorphic petrology
Learning outcomes of the course :
2nd part : Elements of Magmatic and metamorphic petrology
General overview of the main types of magmatic and metamorphic rocks and their conditions of formation
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
1st part : elements of mineralogy
No prerequisite necessary.
2nd part : Elements of Magmatic and metamorphic petrology
General geology
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
1st part : elements of mineralogy
Numerous hours of practical identification of minerals under the microscope. The macroscopic identification of minerals is not included in the hours mentioned in the programm of this course (personal supplementary training).
2nd part : Elements of Magmatic and metamorphic petrology
4 lectures of 2H and 4 labs
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
1st part : elements of mineralogy
Face-to-face learning. It is absolutely necessary to attend all practicals.
2nd part : Elements of Magmatic and metamorphic petrology
face-to-face
Recommended or required readings :
1st part : elements of mineralogy
The cours is available on-line. Please contact me in case of problems.
Assessment methods and criteria :
1st part : elements of mineralogy
Examinations in June. Oral examination for theory. 2 practical examinations for microscopy and macroscopic identifcation.
2nd part : Elements of Magmatic and metamorphic petrology
Written exam
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
Contacts :
2nd part : Elements of Magmatic and metamorphic petrology
Prof. J. Vander Auweramailto:jvdauwera@ulg.ac.be(jvdauwera@ulg.ac.be
Tel: 04 3662253)