Crystallography and Mineralogy - Part A

Duration

20h Th, 30h Pr

Number of credits

Lecturer

Frédéric Hatert

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This course concerns the basics of Mineralogy, for students in Bloc2 Geology. The main chaptes are:
1. Geometric crystallography.
2. Optical crystallography.
 

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

This course has a double goal: (I) understand the morphology, the crystal structure, and the chemical composition of mineral; and (II) identify minerals with the polarizing microscope (transmitted light).

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

For this course, prerequisite basic knowledges are necessary (level Bloc1): mathematics, trigonometry, physics, optics, and inorganic chmistry.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Numerous hours of practical identification of minerals under the microscope.

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

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

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Le cours théorique se poursuit à distance,via podcatst.
Les travaux pratiques sont organisés, moyennant un dédoublement des groupes d'optique afin de respecter une certaine distanciation.
Les TPs de macroscopie doivent être poursuivis par les étudiants, en présentiel.
Concernant les examens, dans la mesure du possible, des examens de travaux pratiques seront organisés en présentiel.
L'examen de théorie sera un oral, soit en présentiel, soit via Lifesize si le présentiel n'est pas autorisé à ce moment.

Recommended or required readings

Book to buy; F Hatert. Minéralogie: connaître et reconnaître les minéraux. Edition 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.

Examinations in January. Oral examination for theory. Practical examination for microscopy.
No partial dispenses at examinations.

Work placement(s)

None.

Organizational remarks

Laptops, tablets and mobile phones forbidden.

Contacts

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

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