Duration
20h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in geology | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
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 course is divided into two parts.
The first one (10h) is dedicated to information literacy. Resources in Earth Sciences available at the University are presented. Among these : GEOREF, Scopus, GeoScienceWorld, the discovery tool of the University libraries, ... as well as certain specific internet resources. The correct writing of bibliographical references is also taught.
The topics hereafter are also dealt with : how to write and to organize a report, how to prepare an oral presentation.
The second part is dedicated to individual bibliographical research work. The proposed subject is defined in close cooperation with the professors of the 3rd year of the Bachelor degree. A list with the proposals is given to students. A written report presenting the subjects and the existing bibliographical sources is required from each student. An audio-visual presentation of his/her work in front of the class is to be organised.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
- Teaching students to develop documentation research skills on a specific topic in relation with a course of the 3rd year of Bachelor degree.
- Teaching students to write down a written synthesis of their research findings, and to communicate their results orally.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The attendence of the course related to the chosen topic.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
The first part of the course is held in a classroom of the University. For the rest of their project, students are invited to work autonomously. Access to all documentation resources within the University are guaranteed and students are invited to direct their questions to the library staff or the teaching assistants of the course.
Recommended or required readings
A tutorial involving documentation research, writing, and oral presentation is at the disposal of students.
Assessment methods and criteria
The evaluation of this course is based on the following : - the clear understanding of the subject, - the quality of the bibliography (quality and importance of the documents; quality of the given references), - the clarity and written quality of the text, - the oral presentation.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Dr Annick ANCEAU Dép. ARGENCO/GEMME-GEO3 Quartier Polytech 1 Allée de la Découverte 9, Bât. B52 Premises 0/543 4000 Liège 1 Tel. 04/366 53 56 e-mail : a.anceau@ulg.ac.be