Study Programmes 2016-2017
GEOL0300-1  
Structural geology and geomorphology, digital mapping
Duration :
10h Th, 20h Pr, 3d FW
Number of credits :
Bachelor in geology3
Lecturer :
Hans-Balder Havenith
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
Learning unit contents :
This lecture provides an introduction to geomorphologic observations needed for geological studies.

The fieldwork (partly guided) will focus on the making of a geological-geomorphological map in the vicinity of Liege as well as on structural geology.
This map has to be prepared with GIS tools and produced in digital format.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit :
Geological-geomorphological mapping, learning of numerous mapping techniques and working in the field.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
néant
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Fieldtrips are organized in the vicinity of Liege.
The students will also be formed in mapping with GIS tools.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
4-6 lectures (4 h each) are given in the classroom.
3-4 days are spent in the field - transport is by car.
Recommended or required readings :
Syllabus : Notions de cartographie géologique (F. Boulvain): http://www.ulg.ac.be/geolsed/carto/carto.htm Textbooks : - Barnes, J., 1988. Basic geological mapping. Geological Society of London Handbook Series, 112 pp. - McClay, K., 1987. The mapping of geological structures. Geological Society of London Handbook Series, 161 pp.
Other books (e.g. on Tectonic geomorphology) will be presented during the lectures
Assessment methods and criteria :
The report and map will be evaluated.
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
none
Contacts :
HB. Havenith
Géorisques et Environnement, Bât. B18, 4000 Liège (Sart Tilman) Tél. : 04/366.93.16 - e-mail : HB.Havenith@ulg.ac.be Secrétariat : Mme J. Schmetz, Tél. : 04/366.22.51 - e-mail : joelle.schmetz@ulg.ac.be(V.Miocque@ulg.ac.be )
Items online :
Structural Geomorphology lecture
Structural Geomorphology lecture