Duration
Geomatics : 15h Th, 15h Pr
Géology : 15h Th, 10h Pr
Geology, practical mapping work : 5h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in geography : general | 7 crédits | |||
| Bachelor in geology | 7 crédits |
Lecturer
Geomatics : Jean-Paul Donnay
Géology : Frédéric Hatert
Geology, practical mapping work : Frédéric Hatert
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
Geomatics
0. Origin of Earth Sciences
1. Introduction to Astronomy of position
2. Introduction to Geodesy
3. Introduction to Map Projections
4. Data and geographic information in digital form
5. Geographic data in vector mode
6. Example of acquisition of geographic data in vector mode: GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System)
7. Geographic data in raster mode
8. Example of acquisition of geographic raster data: satellite remote sensing
9. Geo-visualization and introduction to digital geographic data processing
10. Pooling and exchange of digital geographic data
Géology
1. Internal structure and the formation of the Earth.
2. Plate tectonics and the geological cycle.
3. Minerals.
4. Sedimentary rocks.
5. Magmatic and metamorphic rocks.
6. Fossils and stratigraphy.
7. Tectonics and geological mapping.
8. Geology of Belgium.
9. Geological resources.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Geomatics
The course objective is to learn the fundamentals of handling geographical data in digital form: the different positioning reference systems, examples of methods of acquiring geographic data in digital form, the basic concepts of visualization, processing and sharing of digital geographic data.
Géology
The aim of this course is to introduce the students to Geology: how was the Earth formed, which are the geologic materials taht it contains, how to understand his history, which mineral resources are available.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Geomatics
Basic knowledge of geography, mathematics, physics and computer science
Géology
Basic knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, biology, and physics (level end of secondary school).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Geomatics
Various measures on topographic maps. Learning the basics of the software entitled "Geographic Information System" (GIS): handling of geographic data files and the virtual environment of spatial databases. Learning the conceptual modeling of geographic data processing in vector and raster modes. Introduction to GPS field survey and geographical applications online.
Géology
Practicals: identification of rocks and minerals, geolgical map interpretation, geological resources. 1 day of field-trip is organized.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Geomatics
Face-to-face and on the field
Individual and group exercises
Particpation to practicals is mandatory (exercises evaluated). It is required to be able to present exam.
An online exerciser, containing some fifteen exercises of the type requested during interrogations and examinations (MCQ) is available.
Géology
Face-to-face and on the field
Individual and group exercises
Participation to practicals is mandatory.
No inscription required for practicals
Recommended or required readings
Geomatics
Lecture notes (PDF) availbable on eCampus (see tab "Supports de cours").
Manadatory reading: SUTTON T., DASSAU O., SUTTON M. (2009). A gentle introduction in GIS. http://docs.qgis.org/2.6/en/docs/gentle_gis_introduction/index.html
Recommended reading: LEFORT J. (2004) L'aventure cartographique. Belin - collection Pour la science.
Géology
Lecture notes (PDF) on MyULg (see links below) and on ECampus
Suggested reading : BOULVAIN, F. (2013). Géologie générale. Du minéral aux géosphères. Technosup, éditions Ellipses, Paris.
Assessment methods and criteria
Geomatics
Theory: MCQ (70%)
Practice: exercises evaluated along the year (25%)
Written tests (MCQ type) during the first quadrimester (5%)
Both partims (geomatics and geology) are first subject to separate ratings, then the results are globalized (average) in a sole rating for the STER course. Obtaining a rating of 7/20 in each of partims is required for assigning an average. Otherwise, a score lowaer than 10/20 will be assigned (the lowest score of the two partims). Possible exemptions are granted according to the partims (10/20 minimum).
Reminder: attendance at practical exercises and written tests is required in order to present the theoretical examination.
Géology
Theory : MCQ (70%)
Practice : exercises evaluated along the year (20%)
Evaluations during the first quadrimester (10%)
No partial dispense for practicals.
Reminder: Presence at the practicals and at the partial evaluations are mandatory to be allowed to present the theoretical examinations.
Work placement(s)
Geomatics
One day of field work is organized (hald day: geology / hald day: geomatics)
Géology
One day of field-trip is organized.
Organizational remarks
Geomatics
REQUIRED equipment for the first practical session: ruler in mm (40 cm length); square-protractor (base 15 cm minimum); mechanical pencil (or sharp pencil); rubber; calculator (with trigonometric functions), A4 paper bloc.
The software used for other practical sessions are all open source software that students can download at home if they wish. Practical exercises are however only realized on the university's computers, not on students' laptops.
Géology
Laptops, tablets and mobile phones forbidden.
Contacts
Geomatics
Geomatics Unit, B5a
Agora, 19 Allée du 6 Août, 4000 Liège (building B5a)Professor
Jean-Paul DONNAY jp.donnay@ulg.ac.be
Assistant: Romain NEUVILLE romain.neuville@ulg.ac.be
Géology
Professor Frédéric HATERT
Laboratoire de Minéralogie B18
04/366.21.43
fhatert@ulg.ac.be
Assistant Yannick Bruni
yannick.bruni@student.ulg.ac.be
Items online
Geomatics
Introduction to Earth sciences - partim: Geomatics
PDF files of the slides presented during the oral course.
Statements and exercises solutions
Géology
Geology course
Geology course