Duration
10h Th, 30h Pr, 60h Proj.
Number of credits
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering | 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
This course is divided into two parts.
The first one is dedicated to information literacy. Resources in Earth Sciences and Geological Engineering available at the University are presented. Among these : GEOREF, Scopus, GeoScienceWorld, the discovery tool of the University libraries... as well as certain specific internet resources. The correct writing of bibliographical references is also taught.
In connection with this part of the course, a documentary research is requested. The proposed topics are defined in close cooperation with the mineral resources or hydrogeology courses. The students have to collect and synthetise the biblographical information available for a site or a region. A written report presenting the results is required from each student. An audio-visual presentation of his/her work in front of the class is to be organised. This oral presentation is in English.
The second part presents the consultation and exploitation of databases available on the Internet (geoportals etc) and the use of geospatial resources, in particular an introduction to geographic information systems (GIS). In connection with this part of the course, the student must prepare a GIS-based cartographic project in connection with a hydrogeological context of Wallonia. From this GIS cartographic project, the student must generate a series of thematic maps to be provided in digital format (e.g. pdf) accompanied by a computerised, organised and readable copy of the GIS project used to generate these maps.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
- Teaching students to search information on a specific topic in relation with the mineral resources or hydrogeology course.
- Teaching students to use GIS and to produce cartographic documents.
- Teaching students to write down a written synthesis of their research findings.
This course contributes to the learning outcomes I.2, II.1, II.2, III.1, V.1, VI.1, VII.2, VII.3, VII.4, VII.5 of the BSc in engineering.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Co-requisite: Mineral Resources (GEOL0020-4) or Hydrogeology (GEOL0013-5). INFO2009-2 is prerequisite.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
See above.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
The two theoretical parts of the course are held in a classroom of the department.
For the work associated with each part, students work autonomously using all the documentary and cartographic tools and GIS made available for them. Access to GIS and bibliographic resources within the university are guaranteed. The students are invited to direct their questions to Prof. E. Pirard, Dr S. Brouyère or to Dr A. Anceau.
Recommended or required readings
A tutorial involving information literacy and GIS use is at students' disposal.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Written work / report
Additional information:
The evaluation of the Geocommunication part of the course is based on the following :
- the clear understanding of the subject,
- the quality of the bibliography (quality and importance of the documents; quality of the given references),
- the clarity and written quality of the text,
- the cartographic document,
- the oral presentation.
The Geocomputation part of the course is assessed through the GIS work submitted by the student.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Dr Annick ANCEAU (a.anceau@uliege.be)
Dr Serge BROUYERE (serge.brouyere@uliege.be)
Prof. Eric PIRARD (eric.pirard@uliege.be)
University of Liège
Dep. ARGENCO/GEMME-GEO3
Quartier Polytech 1
Allée de la Découverte 9, Bât. B52
4000 Liège 1
BELGIUM