Duration
30h Th, 16h Pr, 8h FT
Number of credits
| Bachelor in bioengineering | 4 crédits |
Lecturer
Substitute(s)
Coordinator
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 lecture consists in 15 chapter, of approximately 2h duration:
- Te Earth in the Universe
- Evolution of ideas in Geology
- Characteristics of the Earth (internal structure, composition)
- Plate tectonics and the geological cycle
- Minerals and crystals
- Descriptive mineralogy
- Sedimentary rocks and processes
- intrusive magmatic rocks
- Extrusive magmatic rocks and volcanoes
- Metamorphism
- Deformation of rocks, tectonics, geological mapping
- Geological times and fossils
- Geology of Wallonia
- Geological resources
- Environnemental Mineralogy
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
For students in bioengineering, this lecture constitutes an introduction to Earth and ecosystems sciences and thus, aims to describe the physical framework inside which life (vegetal, animal, human) processes on Earth are operating.
After completing the course the student is expected to:
- Identify the materials constituting the Earth,
- Interpret the geological and geomorphological structures and processes,
- Analyse natural disasters, the human impact and issues,
- Understand the geology of Wallonia and use a geological map.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
- Lectures with slides and videos (cf. e-campus). Podcasts available on MyUliege.
- Practical works of minerals and rocks identification organised in two phases:
- on-line preparation (e-campus) based on a documental review controled by a test validating the permission to access the laboratory work session;
- practical session of sample identification (see e-campus session notes).
- Self-made fieldtrip: fieldtrip guidebook available on e-campus.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Lectures : 30h (face to face)
Practical Works : 16h (online and face to face)
Field-study trip and visits : 8h (self-made, 3-5 students).
Practicals are mandatory.
Laptops and tablets are forbidden.
Some chapters will be teached in "Vintage teaching" mode. For more information, please visit teh website: https://www.minera.uliege.be/cms/c_10639761/fr/minera-vintage-teaching
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
- MyULiège
Further information:
Textbook:
BOULVAIN, F., 2023. Géologie générale. Du minéral aux géosphères. Ellipses (Technosup), Paris, 286 pp.
ISBN: 9782340-078345
https://www.editions-ellipses.fr/accueil/14780-geologie-generale-du-mineral-aux-geospheres-2e-edition-9782340078345.html
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )
Written work / report
Further information:
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
Written exam (multiple-choice questionnary).
Written work / report
Additional information:
- Theory: written examination (60% of the final score);
- Practical identification (crystals, minerals and rocks) : written examinations (30% of the final score);
- Fieldtrip: report (10% of the final score).
Remarks : (1) participation in laboratory practical sessions is compulsory; (2) understanding of geological maps is evaluated during the theoretical examination; (3) There are no partial exemptions for theory or practical work; (4) the fieldwork report points will be transferred for the 2nd session.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Prof. Dr Frédéric Hatert
fhatert@uliege.be
Sibylle Comeliau, assistant
sibylle.comeliau@uliege.be
Benjamin Guilaume, assistant:
Benjamin.Guillaume@uliege.be