Duration
From theory to field work : 20h Th, 5h Pr, 2d FW, 20h Proj.
Project : 20h Proj.
Number of credits
Lecturer
From theory to field work : Hans-Balder Havenith
Project : Hans-Balder Havenith
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
English 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
Lecture can be reselected for 2026-2027 !!
The lecture includes all aspects related to geological risk : hazards, vulnerability, disaster response, risk mitigation...
applied to earthquakes, mass movements, volcanic ... with focus on hazard coupling mechanisms.
Both scientific and socio-economic aspects are considered.
New components of environmental hazard monitoring by using remote sensing are added for this year.
From theory to field work
Lecture can be reselected for 2026-2027 !!
The lecture includes all aspects related to geological risk : hazards, vulnerability, disaster response, risk mitigation...
applied to earthquakes, mass movements, volcanic ... with focus on hazard coupling mechanisms.
Both scientific and socio-economic aspects are considered.
New components of environmental hazard monitoring by using remote sensing are added for this year.
Project
Lecture only avaiilable again in 2026-2027.
The lecture includes all aspects related to geological risk : hazards, vulnerability, disaster response, risk mitigation...
applied to earthquakes, mass movements, volcanic ... with focus on hazard coupling mechanisms.
Both scientific and socio-economic aspects are considered.
New elements of remote sensing applied to environmental hazard studies.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The goal is to understand the coupling between hazards as well as the link between hazard and risk.
This course contributes to the learning outcomes I.2, II.1, III.2, IV.3, IV.4, IV.5, V.2, VII.1, VII.2, VII.4, VII.5 of the MSc in geological and mining engineering.
From theory to field work
The goal is to understand the coupling between hazards as well as the link between hazard and risk.
Project
The goal is to understand the coupling between hazards as well as the link between hazard and risk.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Good knowledge of English and maths. (lecture given in English)
From theory to field work
Good knowledge of English and maths. (lecture given in English)
Project
Good knowledge of English and maths. (lecture given in English)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Development and computation of (earthquake) risk scenarios,
and use of remote sensing techniques and spatial analysis for environmental hazard analysis.
From theory to field work
Development and computation of (earthquake) risk scenarios,
and use of remote sensing techniques and spatial analysis for environmental hazard analysis.
Project
Development and computation of (earthquake) risk scenarios
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Face-to-face course
Further information:
other information:
Face-to-face course
Lectures given again in 2026-2027 !
6 lectures of 3h,
2 sessions of 3h of exercices (scenarios) and seminars
For the lecture for engineers:
1 field survey day related to Liege/aachen microzonation in April 2027; drone flight and 3D model construction.
For the lecture with 5 ECTS points (for geologists):
Visit of large mass movements with high impact in the Swiss Alps in May 2027 (if min. 5 students registered), eg. visit of glacier and rock collapse over Blatten in May 2025.
Field visits complemented by studies in immersive virtual environments.
From theory to field work
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
Lectures given again in 2026-2027 !
6 lectures of 3h,
2 sessions of 3h of exercices (scenarios) and seminars
For the lecture for engineers:
1 field survey day related to Liege/aachen microzonation in April 2027; drone flight and 3D model construction.
For the lecture with 5 ECTS points (for geologists):
Visit of large mass movements with high impact in the Swiss Alps in May 2027 (if min. 5 students registered), eg. visit of glacier and rock collapse over Blatten in May 2025.
Field visits complemented by site visits in VR.
Project
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
6 lectures of 3h,
4 sessions of 3h of exercices (scenarios) and seminars
Case studies in VR.
Recommended or required readings
PPT files and other documents (provided at the beginning of the lecture)
From theory to field work
PPT files and other documents (provided at the beginning of the lecture)
Project
PPT files and other documents (provided at the beginning of the lecture)
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral Examination and Project presentation.
Field trip report.
From theory to field work
Oral Examination and Project presentation.
Field trip report.
Project
Oral Examination and Project presentation.
Field trip report.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
HB. Havenith & Valentine Piroton
Géorisques et Environnement, Bât. B18, 4000 Liège (Sart Tilman)
Tél. : 04/366.93.16 - e-mail : HB.Havenith@uliege.be; v.piroton@uliege.be
From theory to field work
HB. Havenith & Valentine Piroton
Géorisques et Environnement, Bât. B18, 4000 Liège (Sart Tilman)
Tél. : 04/366.93.16 - e-mail : HB.Havenith@uliege.be ; v.piroton@uliege.be
New remote sensing part covered by Dr. Romy Schlögel, Spacebel.
Project
HB. Havenith & Valentine Piroton & Romy Schlögel & Léna Cauchie
Géorisques et Environnement, Bât. B18, 4000 Liège (Sart Tilman)
Tél. : 04/366.93.16 - e-mail : HB.Havenith@uliege.be ; v.piroton@uliege.be