Duration
15h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits
| Master in geology (120 ECTS) | 4 crédits | |||
| Master in oceanography (120 ECTS) | 4 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
Study of basic geochemical concepts requested for the interpretation of the geochemical signature of marine sediment records. Examples from literature and from personal proposals.
The cursus is divided in five parts:
- introduction;
- diagenetic processes;
- interstitial waters;
- cycle of metallic elements;
- paleoceanographical tracers
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Study of chemical processes leading to formation of sedimentary rocks. Analyses of physical and chemical modifications through early diagenesis. Influence of kinetics and bacterial activity.
For more information see the introduction page on eCampus.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Basic knowledge of mineral chemistry and thermodynamic.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Analyses and interpretation of geochemical signatures of marine sediments. Treatment and interpretation of geochemical datasets. Use of excel-like software. A personal computer is requested.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Blended learning
Additional information:
Blended learning
Theory 5 lectures x 2h and practise work 5 x 2h. Lectures and supports are both in English.
Course will be given face-to-face during the first semester. Recorded lectures are available on ecampus at any time for the students
The practical works will be given on hydrid mode.
Some exercices and data treatments will be done in class under the supervision of the assistant. The participation to those practise works is mandatory
Other practical works (n=3) will be done at home.
1. Reading of an imposed article. Note a question concerning this article will be given during the writen exam.
2.Reading of a second imposed article. Personal synthesis under the form of several slides to prepare. présentation and collective synthesis during the next TP.
3. Selection of a paleoceanograpghical geochemical tracer. Synthesis in 5 sllides and presentation in 5 minutes: proxy definition; site description; analytical methods; main results & interpretation; points to underline.
More information on the summary table given on the introduction page on eCampus.
Recommended or required readings
A French syllabus is available. Slides are in English.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
Written work / report
Additional information:
Examination will include two parts.
1.Written question related to the mandatory lecture (35%).
2. Presentation of a geochemical proxy (65%). Oral presentation within 5 minutes and 5 slides. Written abstract in 1 page and reference list.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
The lectures will take place on tuesday am from 9 to 13h (room R88 ) at the Department of Geology (B18) and/or online.
Contacts
Nathalie Fagel Professor, Département de Géologie Labo. AGEs - Argiles, Géochimie et Environnements sédimentaires - B18, Allée du 6 Août, B-4000 Liège, Belgium Fax:04.366.2029, Tel: 04.366.2209, e-mail: nathalie.fagel@uliege.be www.ages.ulg.ac.be