2018-2019 / ARCH0151-1

Environmental science 1

Duration

24h Th

Number of credits

Lecturer

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

General introduction to earth and environment sciences, beginning with an overview on the universe. General theories on earth history and evolution. Introduction to mineralogy and petrography. Geological history of Belgium in European context. Influence of geology on agro-geographical regions, and on landscapes. Interpretation of geological maps. Introduction to comprehension of landscape and topography. Geology applied to building techniques. Introduction to hydrogeology, pedology and climatology.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Face-to-face

Recommended or required readings

Syllabus is available on line, with the powerpoint used during the lessons (November 2015).

Assessment methods and criteria

Written examination.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Francis Tourneur, 081227663 or 0477223868