Duration
10h Th, 20h Pr, 3d FW
Number of credits
| Bachelor in geology | 4 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
This course concerns the basics of Mineralogy, for students in Bloc2 Geology. The main chaptes are:
1. Reflected light microscopy.
2. Crystal chemistry.
3. Macroscopic identification of minerals.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
This course has a double goal: identify minerals in hand samples, and with the polarizing microscope (reflected 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. The macroscopic identification of minerals is not included in the hours mentioned in the programm of this course (personal supplementary training).
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
Oral on Lifesize, and practicals (polished sections and macroscopy) in face-to-face.
Recommended or required readings
Book to buy: 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.
Examinations in June. Oral examination for theory. 2 practical examinations for microscopy and macroscopic identifcation.
No partial dispenses at examinations.
Work placement(s)
3 days of field-trip are organized in the Eifel region, Germany.
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