Study Programmes 2015-2016
GEOL1026-1  
Complement of geology
  • 1st part : elements of mineralogy
  • 2nd part : Elements of Magmatic and metamorphic petrology
Duration :
1st part : elements of mineralogy : 20h Th, 20h Pr
2nd part : Elements of Magmatic and metamorphic petrology : 10h Th, 10h Pr
Number of credits :
Bachelor in engineering5
Bachelor in engineering5
Lecturer :
1st part : elements of mineralogy : Frédéric Hatert
2nd part : Elements of Magmatic and metamorphic petrology : Jacqueline Vander Auwera
Coordinator :
Jacqueline Vander Auwera
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the second semester
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Course contents :
This course is subdivided in two parts:
1. Elements of Mineralogy;
2. Elements of igneous and metamorphic petrology
The organization and content of these two parts are presented in their respective descriptions.
1st part : elements of mineralogy
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 :
1st part : elements of mineralogy
Understand the morphology and the internal structure of minerals. Learn to identify minerals in hand, and with the polarizing microscope in transmitted light.
2nd part : Elements of Magmatic and metamorphic petrology
General overview of the main types of magmatic and metamorphic rocks and their conditions of formation
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
1st part : elements of mineralogy
Basic knowledge (level BAC1) in mathematics, trigonometry, physics, optics, and inorganic chemistry.
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
Buy the book: F Hatert. Minéralogie: connaître et reconnaître les minéraux. Editions Ellipses, Paris. Price 35 Euros.
Assessment methods and criteria :
1st part : elements of mineralogy
Examinations in June. Oral examination for theory. 2 practical examinations for microscopy and macroscopic identifcation. No partial dispense will be allowed.
2nd part : Elements of Magmatic and metamorphic petrology
Written exam
Work placement(s) :
1st part : elements of mineralogy
None
Organizational remarks :
1st part : elements of mineralogy
Mobile phones, tablets and laptops are strictly forbidden during the course.
Contacts :
1st part : elements of mineralogy
Professor Frédéric Hatert
Laboratory of Mineralogy B18
04/366.21.43
fhatert@ulg.ac.be
Assistant Yannick Bruni
04/366.33.95
yannick.bruni@student.ulg.ac.be
2nd part : Elements of Magmatic and metamorphic petrology
Prof. J. Vander Auweramailto:jvdauwera@ulg.ac.be(jvdauwera@ulg.ac.be Tel: 04 3662253)