Duration
15h Th, 25h Pr, 6d FW
Number of credits
| Bachelor in geology | 5 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
The course includes the following topics: the controlling factors of metamorphism; metamorphism of pelitic rocks, mafic rocks and calc-silicate rocks; metamorphic textures; migmatites and anatexis.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The course provides a broad overview of the study of metamorphic rocks with emphasis on controlling petrologic processes.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Reference is being made to notions of thermodynamics and chemistry (CHIM0737-1, PHYS0188-1, CHIM0739-2) as well as to the topics provided in the course on "Theoretical petrology" (GEOL0026-2) and "Cristallography and Mineralogy" (GEOL1033-1).
The courses of "Tectonics" (GEOL0029-5), "Mineralogy and Radiocristallography" (GEOL1037-1 et GEOL1038-1) and of "Geochemistry" (GEOL0206-3) are co-requisites.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
During the labs, the main categories of metamorphic rocks are observed under the polarizing microscope and as whole rock samples. Emphasis is given to nomenclature and textures as well as to the conditions of formation.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
7 lectures of 2 hours, 6 labs of 4 hours.
A fieldtrip (6 days) is organized in the Massif des Maures (Var, France).
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
Recommended or required readings
Notes are provided at the first lecture References : -Igneous and metamorphic petrology, Best M.G. - An introduction to metamorphic petrology, Yardley B., Longman
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
oral exam
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred in-person
Additional information:
Attendance at practical work is compulsory and conditions success.
Written exam on theory and oral exam for the labs.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
J. 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