Duration
Part A : 30h Th, 20h Pr
Part B : 10h Th, 10h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in geology | 6 crédits |
Lecturer
Part A : Olivier Bolle
Part B : Olivier Bolle
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
(1) Analysis of finite strain: homogeneous deformation in 2D and 3D, reconstruction of the finite strain ellipsoid. (2) Study of brittle deformation: laboratory tests and failure criteria, joints, tension gashes and faults. (3) Study of ductile deformation: cleavage and lineation, boudinage, shear zones, folds (geometric analysis, folding process, secondary structures in folds).
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Part A
Recognition and interpretation of tectonic structures, from the scale of the thin section to the regional scale (map).
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Part A
Prerequisite: course of General Geology. There is no recommended optional programme component.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Part A
Theoretical lectures, using a Power Point presentation. Practical works of two types: (1) exercises and (2) recognition and interpretation of tectonic structures from samples and maps.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Part A
Face-to-face.
Recommended or required readings
Part A
Recommended readings: (1) Fossen, H. (2016). Structural geology (2d éd.). Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 510 p. (2) Gidon, M. (1987). Les structures tectoniques. Manuels & Méthodes 15, B.R.G.M., Orléans, 206 p. (3) Mercier, J. & Vergely, P. (1999). Tectonique (2d ed.). Dunod, Paris, 206 p. (4) Ramsay, J.G. & Huber, M.I. (1983). The techniques of modern structural geology. Academic Press, Londres, 700 p. (in 2 Vol.). (5) Twiss, R.J. & Moores, E.M. (2007). Structural geology (2d ed.). Freeman and Company, New York, 736 p. There are currently no lecture notes.
Assessment methods and criteria
Part A
Oral examination, with one theoretical question and a recognition of tectonic structures from samples.
Work placement(s)
Part A
There is no work placement.
Organizational remarks
Part A
No remark.
Contacts
Part A
Olivier Bolle Dpt. of Geology, B20 - Sart tilman - 4000 Liège E-mail address: olivier.bolle@uliege.be Phone: +32 4 3662260 Fax: +32 4 3662921
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
Assessment subjects
Assessment methods
Contacts
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session
Assessment subjects
Assessment subjects are the same as that of the January exam.
Assessment methods
The exam will take place, in three steps, via the Lifesize platform (link and password will be communicated by e-mail to the students in due time):
First step (assessment of practical exercises): answer a multiple choice test based on the analysis of a document (schematic structural map, geological section, structural measurements, etc.); the multiple choice questions and the document will be displayed on the screen - the student will have 45 min to analyze the document and answer the questions ; the answers will then be communicated orally to the examiner (for each question, a correct answer = 1 point; a wrong answer = 0 point; there is no negative point). The score will count for 30% of the total.
Second step (assessment of the theoretical course): answer a question asked by the examiner - the student will have 30 min to prepare an answer to this question; 15 min will then be devoted to a presentation / discussion of the response. The score will count for 60% of the total.
Third step (assessment of practical works on samples): identification of tectonic structures using photographs of samples that will appear on the screen - identification and discussion will be "live". The score will count for 10% of the total.
Note: at any time during the exam, the student must be able to prove that he is alone in the room and that he has no physical support likely to help him (course notes, smartphone , etc.)..
Contacts
olivier.bolle@uliege.be