Duration
15h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in geology | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Introduction to sedimentary geochemistry.
The course will be divided in 7 sections.It follows the sedimentary cycle: 1. introduction, composition of thecrust; 3. weathering processes; 4. hydrosphere; 5. sedimentary supplies; 6. diagenesis; 7. geochemical proxies.
A graphical abstract with the aim, structure and activities of the course is given on the eCampus platform (see the tag introduction).
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The aim is to understand the geochemical approach applied on sedimentary deposits.
At the end of the course, the students should have an overview of the interest of sedimentary geochemistry in the understanding of the external geological cycle.
In particular, the students should get the necessary tools to interpret sedimentary geochemical profiles, e.g. to identify the nature and sources of the main inputs, to understand the variability of the geochemical signature of sediments as a function of pa versus natural supplies, ...
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
basic knowledge of general chemistry and thermodynamics.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
TP - Selection of exercices chosen to better understand the theoritical part of the course (bring your calculator and laptop if any). One session per chapter + one additional session for revision.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
The cursus will be given the first semester (7 sessions of 50 min. x 2) au Department of Geology (room R88, B18) and/or online through the plateform Blackboard Collaborate. The course will be given in French.
Theory - Powerpoint of main concept.
TP - 8 sessions x 2 x 50 min. Laptop and calculator requested.
More information on eCampus.
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
Written exam will be done at the university.
Recommended or required readings
Copy of the slides and online recorded lectures available on eCampus
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
written exam
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred in-person
Additional information:
Written exam in-person. The exam will integrated both the theoritical course and the exercice sessions.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Lectures will start on wednesday pm from 13.30 to 17.30 at the Department of Geology (room R88, Building B18) and/or online through Blackboard Collaborate (see link on eCmpus platform.
Contacts
Nathalie Fagel, Professor, Department of Geology. AGEs - Argiles, Géochimie et Environnements sédimentaires Sart Tilman, B18, Allée du 6 Août, B-4000 Liège Tel: 04/366.22.09 Fax: 04/366.2029 e-mail: nathalie.fagel@uliege.be www. ages.ulg.ac.be