Duration
From theory to field work : 25h Th, 10h Pr, 2d FW
Project : 20h Proj.
Number of credits
| Master of Science (MSc) in Geological and Mining Engineering | 5 crédits | |||
| Master of Science (MSc) in Geological and Mining Engineering (joint-degree programme with the "Université polytechnique de Madrid") | 5 crédits |
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
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.
From theory to field work
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.
Project
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.
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
From theory to field work
Development and computation of (earthquake) risk scenarios
Project
Development and computation of (earthquake) risk scenarios
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
6 lectures of 3h,
2 sessions of 3h of exercices (scenarios) and seminars
6 field days on giant mass movements in May 2024.
From theory to field work
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
Lectures given again in 2023-2
6 lectures of 3h,
2 sessions of 3h of exercices (scenarios) and seminars
For the lecture with 4 ECTS points :
2 field days related to Liege microzonation in April 2024.
For the lecture with 5 ECTS points:
Visit of large mass movements with high impact in the Alps in May 2024, if min. 5 students registered.
Project
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
6 lectures of 3h,
4 sessions of 3h of exercices (scenarios) and seminars
6 field days on giant mass movements in the Alps, in May 2024.
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
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