Earth sciences

Geomatics

The course introduces the different aspects of geomatics (or the science of geographic information)


- Introduction to positional astronomy, geodesy and map projections
- Introduction to geographic information systems and cartographic representation
- Introduction to geographic data acquisition techniques: GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System), topography, remote sensing, etc.
- Introduction to geo-visualisation and the processing of digital geographic data

Géology

 1. Internal structure and the formation of the Earth.
2. Plate tectonics and the geological cycle.
3. Minerals.
4. Sedimentary rocks.
5. Magmatic and metamorphic rocks.
6. Fossils and stratigraphy.
7. Tectonics and geological mapping.
8. Geology of Belgium.
9. Geological resources.
 
 

Geology, practical mapping work

This lecture concerns a practical training to geological mapping (2h)

Geomatics

At the end of the course, the student will be able to
- handling numerical geographical data in a simple way
- understand the great principles of corrdinate reference systems
- get the grasp on data acquisition modes and their usability

Géology

 The aim of this course is to introduce the students to Geology: how was the Earth formed, which are the geologic materials taht it contains, how to understand his history, which mineral resources are available.

Geomatics

Basic knowledge of geography, mathematics, physics and computer science

Géology

Basic knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, biology, and physics (level end of secondary school).

Geomatics

The course consists of theoretical sessions covering the themes set out in the "content" section. These ex-cathedra theory sessions are supplemented by demonstrations and experiments.

The course also includes exercise sessions in the classroom or in the field. In the classroom, students will learn how to manipulate maps, produce photogrammetric orientations and use basic geographic information systems (QGIS). In the field, students will learn about pitch calibration and topographic techniques (square and prism surveys, levelling).

Géology

 Practicals: identification of rocks and minerals, geolgical map interpretation, geological resources. 1 day of field-trip is organized.

Geomatics

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

Face-to-face and on the field
Individual and group exercises
Particpation to practicals is mandatory. It is required to be able to present exam.

 

Géology

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

Face-to-face and on the field
Some chapters may be managed via podcasts.
Individual and group exercises
Participation to practicals is mandatory.
No inscription required for practicals

Geology, practical mapping work

Praticals are mandatory

Geomatics

Lecture notes (PDF) availbable on eCampus (see tab "Supports de cours").

Géology

 Lecture notes (PDF) on MyULiège (see links below) and on ECampus
 Suggested reading : BOULVAIN, F. (2013). Géologie générale. Du minéral aux géosphères. Technosup, éditions Ellipses, Paris.

Geomatics

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )

Continuous assessment

Géology

Theory : MCQ (80%)
Practice : exercises evaluated along the year (20%)
No partial dispense for practicals.
Reminder: Presence at the practicals and at the partial evaluations are mandatory to be allowed to present the theoretical examinations.

Geomatics

No work placement

Géology

One day of field-trip is organized.

Geomatics

REQUIRED equipment for the first practical session: ruler in mm (40 cm length); square-protractor (base 15 cm minimum); mechanical pencil (or sharp pencil); rubber; calculator (with trigonometric functions), A4 paper bloc.
The software used for other practical sessions are all open source software that students can download at home if they wish. Practical exercises are however only realized on the university's computers, not on students' laptops.

Géology

 Laptops, tablets and mobile phones forbidden.

Geomatics

Geomatics Unit, B5a
Agora, 19 Allée du 6 Août, 4000 Liège (building B5a)Professor

Roland BILLEN rbillen@uliege.be

Assistant : Thomas Dethinne tdethinne@uliege.be

Assistant : Caneren Gul caneren.gul@uliege.be

Géology

Professor Frédéric HATERT
Laboratoire de Minéralogie B18
04/366.21.43
fhatert@ulg.ac.be


Assistant Martin Depret
04/366.22.28
Martin.Depret@uliege.be

Geology, practical mapping work

Professor F Hatert: fhatert@uliege.be
Assistant Y Bruni: yannick.bruni@uliege.be  

Geomatics

Introduction to Earth sciences - partim: Geomatics
PDF files of the slides presented during the oral course.

Statements and exercises solutions

Géology

Geology course-1
Geology course-1

Geology Part VI
Geology Part VI

Geology-part II
Geology-part II

Geology-part III
Geology-Part III

Geology Part V
Geology Part V

Geology Part-IV
Geology-Part IV

TP1 - Minerals
TP1 - Minerals

TP2-Rocks
TP2-Rocks

TP3-Cartography
TP3-Cartography