STER0003-2 : Earth Sciences

Study Programmes 2015-2016

STER0003-2

Earth Sciences, Geology part

Duration :

15h Th, 10h Pr

Number of credits :

Bachelor in chemistry		2

Lecturer :

Frédéric Hatert

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 :

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 :

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 :

Basic knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, biology, and physics (level end of secondary school).

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

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) :

Face-to-face and on the field
Individual and group exercises
Participation to practicals is mandatory.
No inscription required for practicals