Duration
48h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits
| Master in environmental science and management (120 ECTS) | 4 crédits |
Lecturer
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
The objective of the course is to provide scientific basis to understand environmental issues. The course covers the following disciplines: chemistry, physics and thermodynamics Different elements will be covered:
Chemistry (AC Romain, G. Eppe):introduction to environmental chemistry through environmental applications: waste (composting and anaerobic digestion); air pollution (traffic, combustion, fuels, engines)
Physics (Ph André): Reminder of essential mathematical concepts (function, derivative, integral, gradient, algebraic and differential equationsetc.). Reminder of the basics of physics (mass, momentum, power and energy) in relation to environmental issues. Great conservation principles (mass, momentum, energy, continuity equation). Electricity and magnetism. Waves and optics. Nuclear energy
Thermodynamics (Ph. André): Concept of system, variables and functions of state, intensive and extensive variables, principles of thermodynamics, energy, exergy, enthalpy, entropy, link with sustainable development, various applications
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Fundamentals of the disciplines ; basic vocabulary;Ability to approach an environmental problematic uisng the reosurces provided by the course. Muliple disciplines integration capability to analyse an environmental problem.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Basic facts of physics and mathematics (secondary education level).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Various exercises are solved during the course, other ones are proposed for a personal work at home. The student may consult solutions.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
The lecture is given in modules in an independent way for each lecturer, but within a condensed time period.
Students will use documents on e-campus
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
If the University moves to "red code", the course will be given remotely using the Lifesize platform and their broadcasts will be available on the MyUliège platform
PhA part
If "red code"
The examination will be oral with open notes, using again the LifeSize platform.
ACR part
If "red code"
The examination will be oral without notes, using again the LifeSize platform.
If "orange code"
Written exam
Recommended or required readings
Power Point Slides and scientific paPers
+ for chemistry :Chimie générale, McQuarrie-Rock, Eds de boeck Chimie de l'environnement, Blieffert-Perraud, Eds de boeck ; http://www.grptrans.ulg.ac.be/
Assessment methods and criteria
Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
Any session :
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
- Remote
oral exam
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred in-person
Additional information:
Physics and thermodynamics: written exam without class notes
Chemistry:Written Exam - 4 questions from a list communicated to students (posted on e-campus)
In case of red code: see adapted modalities
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Philippe ANDRE
Département des Sciences et Gestion de l'Environnement
Université de Liège-Campus d'Arlon
Avenue de Longwy, 185
B-6700 ARLON
Belgium
Tel: 32 (0) 63 23 08 57
Fax: 32 (0)63 23 08 00
Email: p.andre@uliege.be
Anne-Claude ROMAIN
Département des Sciences et Gestion de l'Environnement
Université de Liège-Campus d'Arlon
Avenue de Longwy, 185
B-6700 ARLON
Belgium
Tel: 32 (0) 63 23 08 59
Fax: 32 (0)63 23 08 00
Email: acromain@uliege.be
Gauthier EPPE
Département des Sciences Chimiques
Université de Liège
3, allée de la chimie 4000 Liège
Belgium
Tel: 32 (0) 43 66 34 22
Fax: 32 43 66 43 87
Email: g.eppe@uliege.be