2020-2021 / GEOL1026-1

Complement of geology

Part 1 : Elements of mineralogy

Part 2 : Elements of magmatic and metamorphic petrology

Duration

Part 1 : Elements of mineralogy : 18h Th, 18h Pr
Part 2 : Elements of magmatic and metamorphic petrology : 8h Th, 8h Pr

Number of credits

 Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering5 crédits  
 Master of Science (MSc) in Geological and Mining Engineering5 crédits  
 Master of Science (MSc) in Geological and Mining Engineering (Co-diplomation avec l'Université polytechnique de Madrid)5 crédits  

Lecturer

Part 1 : Elements of mineralogy : Frédéric Hatert
Part 2 : Elements of magmatic and metamorphic petrology : Jacqueline Vander Auwera

Coordinator

Jacqueline Vander Auwera

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

This course is subdivided in two parts:
1. Elements of Mineralogy;
2. Elements of igneous and metamorphic petrology
The organization and content of these two parts are presented in their respective descriptions.

Part 1 : Elements of mineralogy

This course concerns the basics of Mineralogy, for students in BAC3 Geology Engineer and in Master1 Geography. The main chaptes are:
1. Geometric crystallography.
2. Optical crystallography.
3. Crystal chemistry.
4. Macroscopic identification of minerals.

Part 2 : Elements of magmatic and metamorphic petrology

An introduction to magmatic and metamorphic petrology

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Part 1 : Elements of mineralogy

Understand the morphology and the internal structure of minerals. Learn to identify minerals in hand, and with the polarizing microscope in transmitted light.

Part 2 : Elements of magmatic and metamorphic petrology

General overview of the main types of magmatic and metamorphic rocks and their conditions of formation

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Part 1 : Elements of mineralogy

Basic knowledge (level BAC1) in mathematics, trigonometry, physics, optics, and inorganic chemistry.

Part 2 : Elements of magmatic and metamorphic petrology

General geology

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Part 1 : Elements of mineralogy

Numerous hours of practical identification of minerals under the microscope. The macroscopic identification of minerals is not included in the hours mentioned in the programm of this course (personal supplementary training).

Part 2 : Elements of magmatic and metamorphic petrology

4 lectures of 2H and 4 labs

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

Part 1 : Elements of mineralogy

Face-to-face learning. It is absolutely necessary to attend all practicals.
Some chapters may be managed via podcasts.

Part 2 : Elements of magmatic and metamorphic petrology

face-to-face

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Part 1 : Elements of mineralogy

Oral on Lifesize. Thin sections and macroscopy in face-to-face.

Recommended or required readings

Part 1 : Elements of mineralogy

Buy the book: F Hatert. Minéralogie: connaître et reconnaître les minéraux. Editions Ellipses, Paris. Price 35 Euros.

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.

Part 1 : Elements of mineralogy

Examinations in June. Oral examination for theory. 2 practical examinations for microscopy and macroscopic identifcation. No partial dispense will be allowed.

Part 2 : Elements of magmatic and metamorphic petrology

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions )

- Remote

oral exam

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person


Additional information:

Attendance at practical work is compulsory and conditions success.
Written exam

Work placement(s)

Part 1 : Elements of mineralogy

None

Organizational remarks

Part 1 : Elements of mineralogy

Mobile phones, tablets and laptops are strictly forbidden during the course.

Contacts

Part 1 : Elements of mineralogy

Professor Frédéric Hatert
Laboratory of Mineralogy B18
04/366.21.43
fhatert@ulg.ac.be
Assistant Yannick Bruni
04/366.33.95
yannick.bruni@student.ulg.ac.be

Part 2 : Elements of magmatic and metamorphic petrology

Vander Auwera-Coppens Pétrologie, Géochimie endogènes et pétrophysique, Bât. B20, 4000 Liège (Sart Tilman) Tél.: 04/366.22.53 -mailto:jvdauwera@ulg.ac.be Secretariat: Mrs M.Guadagnano and J. Schmetz Tél.: 04/366.22.51 - mailto:m.guadagnano@uliege.be, joelle.schmetz@ulg.ac.be
 

Items online

Part 1 : Elements of mineralogy

Basics of mineralogy
Course of basic mineralogy for geology engineer students

Optical properties of minerals
Description of optical properties of minerals