Study Programmes 2015-2016
STER0003-1  
Earth Sciences
  • Geomatic part
  • Geology part
Duration :
Geomatic part : 15h Th, 15h Pr
Geology part : 15h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits :
Bachelor in geography : general7
Bachelor in geology7
Lecturer :
Geomatic part : Jean-Paul Donnay
Geology part : Frédéric Hatert
Coordinator :
Jean-Paul Donnay
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Course contents :
Geology part
 1. Internal structure and the formation of the Earth.
2. Plate tectonics and the geological cycle.
3. Minerals.
4. Sedimentary rocks.
5. Magmatic and metamorphic rocks.
6. Fossils and stratigraphy.
7. Tectonics and geological mapping.
8. Geology of Belgium.
9. Geological resources.
 
 
Learning outcomes of the course :
Geology part
 The aim of this course is to introduce the students to Geology: how was the Earth formed, which are the geologic materials taht it contains, how to understand his history, which mineral resources are available.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Geology part
Basic knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, biology, and physics (level end of secondary school).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Geology part
 Practicals: identification of rocks and minerals, geolgical map interpretation, geological resources. 1 day of field-trip is organized.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
Geology part
Face-to-face and on the field
Individual and group exercises
Participation to practicals is mandatory.
No inscription to practicals.
Recommended or required readings :
Geology part
 Lecture notes (PDF) on MyULg (see links below)
Required reading : BOULVAIN, F. (2013). Géologie générale. Du minéral aux géosphères. Technosup, éditions Ellipses, Paris.
Assessment methods and criteria :
Geology part
Theory : MCQ
Practice : exercises evaluated along the year
No partial dispense
Work placement(s) :
Geology part
One day of field-trip is organized.
Organizational remarks :
Geology part
 Laptops, tablets and mobile phones forbidden.
Contacts :
Geology part
Professor Frédéric HATERT
Laboratoire de Minéralogie B18
04/366.21.43
fhatert@ulg.ac.be
Assistant Yannick Bruni
yannick.bruni@student.ulg.ac.be