Duration
15h Th, 15h Pr, 1d FW
Number of credits
| Master in geology (120 ECTS) | 4 crédits | |||
| Master in geology (60 ECTS) | 4 crédits |
Lecturer
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
Clay minerals are present in various natural materials like soils, sediments and sedimentary rocks. They are characterized by peculiar physical and chemical properties, mainly due to their small size (micrometric scale)and sheet cristalline framework.
We will study the origins of clays and their applications in both fundamental (e.g., paleoclimatology, paleoceanography) and applied research (e.g., agronomy, landfill sites). Specific clay sample preparation and analyses will be investigated: x-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electronic microscope (TEM), Infrared spectroscopy IR,...
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Presentation of the variuous applications of clay geology in both fundamental and applied sciences.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Basic mineralogical knowledge. The main critalline structures of clay minerals will be quickly revised.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Study of a clay sample. Sample preparation. Analyses by X-ray diffraction and complementary techniques (e.g., ATG). Qualitative and quantitative interpretation using specific softwares (EVA, TOPAZ).
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Course will be given during the first semester. 7 x 4h, lecture followed by exercices and sample treatment in the laboratory
Recommended or required readings
For a printed copy see the copy shop on the campus "Point de vue".
Assessment methods and criteria
The examination will be divided in two parts.
A 15 minutes oral examination: after a delay for preparation, comments on figures and/or tables from the lectures (70% of the final quotation).
TP - Personal work. Concise written report (max. 5 pages + bibliography) of one clay sample analysis focusing on (1) the identification of one sample analysed during the practise and (2) its potential applications (30% of the final quotation).
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
The lectures and practises will be given during the first semester on monday pm (room B88, building B18). Any comments to improve the syllabus are welcome.
Contacts
Nathalie Fagel
Professor
Department of Geology.
UR AGEs - Argiles, géochimie et environnements sédimentaires. Quartier Agora, Sart-Tilman B18, 14 Allée du 6 Août, B-4000 Liège.
Tél: 04/366.22.09
Fax: 04/366.20.29
E-mail: Nathalie.Fagel@uliege.be
www.ages.ulg.ac.be
Nathalie Fagel
Professor
Department of Geology.
UR AGEs - Argiles, géochimie et environnements sédimentaires. Quartier Agora, Sart-Tilman B18, 14 Allée du 6 Août, B-4000 Liège.
Tél: 04/366.22.09
Fax: 04/366.20.29
E-mail: Nathalie.Fagel@uliege.be
www.ages.ulg.ac.be