Duration
20h Th, 10h Pr
Number of credits
| Master in biology of organisms and ecology (120 ECTS) | 3 crédits | |||
| Master in geology (120 ECTS) | 3 crédits | |||
| Master in geology (60 ECTS) | 3 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
This course will discuss the geological evolution of early Earth, the origin of Life, and the diversification of the three domains of life in the precambrian. The multidisciplinary methods and challenges involved in studying the early evolution of life will be presented.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of the class, the student has to be able to:
-understand the methods used and challenges to study precambrian traces of life
-know the geological history of the precambrian Earth
-know the major steps of evolution within the various clades of the tree of life
-summarize a topic and present it to the class (ppt presentation)
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
notions of geology and biology
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
-face-to-face and online courses
-discussion during class
-summarizing a topic, make a ppt, and its oral presentation
-macro- and microscopic observation of rocks and fossils
-visit of labs
-research project
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
In addition to face-to-face teaching and illustrations with material (rocks, fossils, video) by the professor an the students. A research project will be developed by the students,a s well as a presenation of a term paper.
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
the practicals and research project are cancelled. The poject is replaced par a term paper (see details in poscast and ppt slides)
the exam will be oral, online
Recommended or required readings
Professor 's Powerpoint presentations and papers on line in MyULg
reference booksand podcasts
Konhauser K, 2007. introduction to geomicrobiology
Gargaud M, Claeys P, Lopez-Garcia P, Martin H, Montmerle T, Pascal R, Reisse J (eds) 2006, 2012 . From suns to life (online in ULiege library)
podcasts (see www.earlylife.uliege.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.
the evaluation will include:
Preparation and presentation of a research project and term paper: 50%
written or oral exam: 50%
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
tuesdays 8-12 am, Q1
Contacts
ej.javaux@uliege.be