2020-2021 / GEOG0201-4

Quaternary geology and geomorphology

Theory

Field

Futher theory

Duration

Theory : 15h Th
Field : 2d FW
Futher theory : 5h Th

Number of credits

 Bachelor in geography : general3 crédits 

Lecturer

Theory : Alain Demoulin
Field : Alain Demoulin
Futher theory : Alain Demoulin

Coordinator

Alain Demoulin

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Theory

The course is divided in thematic chapters: dating methods, volume variations of the icecaps, glacio-eustatic variations of the sea level, glacio-isostasy, response of the hydrographic networks to climate variations, paleomagnetism, Quaternary lithostratigraphy, palynology, animal paleontology, climatic variations recorded in the oceanic and ice cores, causes of the glaciations. Where possible, priority is given to Belgian examples, both for stratigraphy and geomorphology.

Field

two (separate) field trip days

Futher theory

identical to the information provided in the 'engagements pédagogiques' of course GEOG0201-A-a

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Theory

Ability to describe the history of the environmental changes and the resulting changing landscapes during the last 2.6 million years, and to understand the current environments within this evolutionary context.

Field

ability to describe and analyze sedimentary sections and landforms, and to build a logical interpretative reasoning about the observations within their geomorphic and geological setting

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Theory

Basic knowledge in physics, isotope chemistry, geology and geomorphology

Field

reasonable knowledge of the associated theoretical course

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Theory

ex cathedra course

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Theory

if green light: on-site; if other light: remote (LifeSize)

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Theory

see above

Recommended or required readings

Theory

required: Lecture notes + PowerPoint files of the course available online in intranet (MyULg, students' portal).

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.

Theory

Any session :

- In-person

oral exam

- Remote

oral exam

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred remote


Additional information:

Written examination, with special emphasis on the maps and diagrams of the PowerPoint files. In the September session, oral examination.
if sanitary disorder persists, remote oral examination (LifeSize)

Field

Any session :

- In-person

oral exam

- Remote

oral exam

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred remote


Additional information:

direct evaluation of the student activity during the field days, possibly plus a dedicated question in the written examination

Futher theory

Any session :

- In-person

oral exam

- Remote

oral exam

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred remote

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Theory

A. Demoulin, Sart Tilman B11
Ph. 04.366.56.60 - Fax 04.366.57.22 - E-mail: ademoulin@ulg.ac.be

Field

Dr Alain Demoulin (B11, Sart Tilman) - ademoulin@uliege.be - tel: 04.3665660