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| HULG0270-1 | Geography, geomorphology, study of rocks, climatology
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| Lecturer : | Luc Willems |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester |
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Course contents :
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| First part - An introduction to the Geomorphology
1. Nature Times
2. Solar system origin - Earth genesis
3. Earth structure - Plate Tectonics - Volcanoes and earthquakes
4. Main lithology : genesis, composition, human uses
5. Rock weathering processes
6. Main processes linked to the morphology of landscape
7. Glacis, pediplain and inselberg
8. Erosion cycles - climate and erosion - orogeny, polycycle and polygenetic landscapes
Second part: Meteorology & Climatology & Climate change
Main climate processes
1. Meteorology and climatology
2. A vital engine for the Earth : the Sun
3. Solar irradiation and terrestrial radiation
4. Solar and terrestrial radiations : factors of variation
5. Rainfall and temperature distribution across the globe
6. Vertical structure of the atmosphere
7. General circulation of the atmosphere
8. Evolution of a Mid latitude depression
9. Stable and unstable airmasses - adiabatics - local stability and instability airmasses.
10. Introduction to the climate classifications
11. Some data about the Belgian climate
12. Climate change : an introduction
-Evidence of past climatic changes
-Natural factors of the Earth climate change
-Influences of human activities
-Local modifications
-Sample of climatic change impacts & relation with the landscape planning |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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- Basic knowledge in geomorphology, meteorology and climatology
- Case study & analyse of some processes by various documents (pictures, maps, graphics...)
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Geogrpahy, basic mathematics, biology, physics & chemistry |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Face-to-face |
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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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| Written exam with :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Luc.Willems@hech.be
0496 93 75 08 |
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