Duration
Part A : 15h Th, 5h Pr, 4d FW
Part B : 10h Th, 7h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in geography : general | 4 crédits | |||
| Master in geography : climatology (120 ECTS) | 4 crédits |
Lecturer
Part A : Aurelia Hubert
Part B : Aurelia Hubert
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Part A
The course focuses on processes and associated landforms in the glacial and arid environments.
For the glacial part, we focus on different glacial environments and glacier types, erosion and accumulation processes and features, glacial geomorphology.
For the arid part, we focus on the causes of aridity and the different environments, erosional processes, transport and sedimentation processes and the associated morphology.
The course focuses on processes and associated landforms in the glacial and arid environments.
The course is organized following the two different climate zones with a specific emphasis on the impact of global warming and change in these two zones.
For the glacial part, we focus on different glacial environments and glacier types, erosion and accumulation processes and features, glacial geomorphology.
For the arid part, we focus on the causes of aridity and the different environments, erosional processes, transport and sedimentation processes and the associated morphology.
Personal student work will mostly focus on global warming and its impact on the two climatic zones.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Part A
The objective of the lectuers is to give an overall background of the processes and associated morphologies of the different climate zones; this is the clue to interpret past landforms and climates which differ from the present ones.
Lectures provide the basic knowledge for interactive case presentations and group discussions about global warming in the different climatic zones.
Pratical exercises provide a basis for consolidating the achievements to date and foster further progress in the use of different data set and softwares communly used in physical geography.
Finally field work in the Vosges Mountain will allow the student to have a pratical training and to applied the knowledge acquired during the lectures and pratical exercises.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Part A
Basics in geology and geomorphology
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Part A
Lectures are part of the proposed course. A powerpoint file is provided to the students on Ecampus.
Several group discussion are planned on the global warming in the different climatic zones. This learning activity required the active participation of students.
One researcher will also make a presentation to explain his research on global warming.
In addition different works will be proposed during the practical exercises.
Finally the course will be completed by pratical training during a field trip in the Vosges Mountains.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Part A
The lectures last 3 hours and practical exercises 2 hours during the first part of the year.
Recommended or required readings
Part A
Ø PowerPoint Files of the lectures are available on eCampus
Ø Other documents that can be made available
o Lectures Notes of Mr. E. Juvigné en Glacial Geomorphology.
Ø Reference Book :
o Geomorphology- The Mechanism and Chemistry of Landscapes. Robert S. Anderson & Suzanne P. Anderson. Cambridge University Press. Available at the University Librairy.
Assessment methods and criteria
Part A
Evaluation will be discussed at the beginning of the year with the students.
The following allocation will be proposed:
Ø 50%: assessment based on a writing exam during the first examination;
Ø if underperforming, oral exam during the second examination ; but pratical excercices need to be completed
Ø 30%: assessment based on practical exercises;
Ø 20%: assessment based on individual work (for example discussion on global warming).
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Part A
No remarks
Contacts
Part A
Aurélia Hubert-Ferrari
tél. 04/366 93 95
email : aurelia.ferrari@ulg.ac.be