Duration
Theory : 15h Th
Field : 2d FW
Number of credits
| Bachelor in geology | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Theory : Alain Demoulin
Field : Alain Demoulin
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Theory
The course is divided in thematic chapters: dating methods, volume variations of the icecaps, glacio-eustatic variations of the sea level, glacio-isostasy, response of the hydrographic networks to climate variations, paleomagnetism, Quaternary lithostratigraphy, palynology, animal paleontology, climatic variations recorded in the oceanic and ice cores, causes of the glaciations. Where possible, priority is given to Belgian examples, both for stratigraphy and geomorphology.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Theory
Ability to describe the history of the environmental changes and the resulting changing landscapes during the last 2.6 million years, and to understand the current environments within this evolutionary context.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Theory
Basic knowledge in physics, isotope chemistry, geology and geomorphology
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Theory
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Recommended or required readings
Theory
Lecture notes + PowerPoint files of the course available online in intranet (MyULg, students' portal).
Assessment methods and criteria
Theory
Written examination, with special emphasis on the maps and diagrams of the PowerPoint files. In the September session, oral examination.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Theory
A. Demoulin, Sart Tilman B11
Ph. 04.366.56.60 - Fax 04.366.57.22 - E-mail: ademoulin@ulg.ac.be