Duration
25h Th
Number of credits
| Master in space sciences (120 ECTS) | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English 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
The topics/themes covered in the course are the structure and physics of the Earth and of the other terrestrial planets, their rotations, their evolutions, their own overall characteristics, global geodynamics of the Earth and terrestrial bodies (planets and moons) in the solar system.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of this teaching unit, the student will be able to:
1. Present the main mechanisms that govern the internal structure of the solid Earth and the geophysical techniques used to observe them at global scale;
2. Apply these concepts to the knowledge of the terrestrial planets in the solar system.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Basic knowledge in Physics and Mathematics at the level of BAC in science or applied science.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face.
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
Recommended or required readings
Given during the lectures.
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.
Individual oral exam with one presentation related to one question/work (theme to be chosen in the course) prepared by the student.
Work placement(s)
The lectures are grouped during a few days.
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Véronique Dehant
+32 475 575953
v.dehant@oma.be