Earth sciences

Geomatics

Origin of Earth Sciences
Introduction to Astronomy of position, to Geodesy and to Map Projections
Geographic data in vector mode
Example of acquisition of geographic data in vector mode: GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System)
Geographic data in raster mode
Example of acquisition of geographic raster data: satellite remote sensing
Geo-visualization and introduction to digital geographic data processing

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.
 
 

Geology, practical mapping work

This lecture concerns a practical training to geological mapping (2h)

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.

Geomatics

Basic knowledge of geography, mathematics, physics and computer science

Géology

Basic knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, biology, and physics (level end of secondary school).

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.

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

Geology, practical mapping work

Praticals are mandatory

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.

Geomatics

Theory: MCQ (70%)
Practice: exercises evaluated along the year (30%)

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.

Geomatics

One day of field work is organized (hald day: geology / hald day: geomatics)

Géology

One day of field-trip is organized.

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.

Geomatics

Geomatics Unit, B5a Agora, 19 Allée du 6 Août, 4000 Liège (building B5a)Professor
Roland BILLEN rbillen@uliege.be
Assistant: Romain NEUVILLE romain.neuville@uliege.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

Geology, practical mapping work

Professor F Hatert: fhatert@uliege.be
Assistant Y Bruni: yannick.bruni@uliege.be  

Geomatics

This course is not delivered in English

Géology

All students are French-speaking.

Geomatics

This course is not delivered in English

Géology

See French version.

Geomatics

This course is not delivered in English

Géology

See French version.

Geomatics

Prof. Roland Billen / rbillen@uliege.be

Géology

Frédéric Hatert: fhatert@uliege.be

Geomatics

Géology

Cfr modalités de juin

Geology, practical mapping work

Cette partie du cours n'est pas évaluée

Geomatics

Geomatics

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