Duration
15h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in geology | 2 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
Introduction to sedimentary geochemistry.
The course will be divided in 7 sections.It follows the sedimentary cycle: 1. introduction, composition of thecrust; 3. weathering processes; 4. hydrosphere; 5. sedimentary supplies; 6. diagenesis; 7. geochemical proxies.
A graphical abstract with the aim, structure and activities of the course is given on the MyULiege platform (see the tag introduction).
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The aim is to understand the geochemical approach applied on sedimentary deposits.
At the end of the course, the students should have an overview of the interest of sedimentary geochemistry in the understanding of the external geological cycle.
In particular, the students should get the necessary tools to interpret sedimentary geochemical profiles, e.g. to identify the nature and sources of the main inputs, to understand the variability of the geochemical signature of sediments as a function of pa versus natural supplies, ...
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
basic knowledge of general chemistry and thermodynamics.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
TP - Selection of exercices chosen to better understand the theoritical part of the course. One session per chapter + one additional session for revision.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
The course will be given the second semester (7 sessions of 50 min. x 2) at the Department of Geology (B18). The course will be given in French.
Theory - Powerpoint of main concepts.
TP - 7 sessions x 2 x 50 min. Laptop and calculator requested.
The participation to practise part is mandatory. Any absence has to be justified.
More information on MyULiege.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Copy of the slides and online recorded lectures available on eCampus
Any session :
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
- Remote
written exam
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred in-person
Additional information:
Written exam in-person. The exam will integrated both the theoritical course and the exercice sessions.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Lectures will be given during the first semester at the Department of Geology (Building B18).
The practical works will begin a few weeks later than the theoritical part. The students will be informed of the timetable. The participation to the practical works is mandatory. Any absence has to be justified.
Contacts
Nathalie Fagel, Professor, Department of Geology. AGEs - Argiles, Géochimie et Environnements sédimentaires Sart Tilman, B18, Allée du 6 Août, B-4000 Liège Tel: 04/366.22.09 Fax: 04/366.2029 e-mail: nathalie.fagel@uliege.be www. ages.ulg.ac.be
Association of one or more MOOCs
Items online
SG - Chapter 5
5. Sedimentation