 | Study programme 2025-2026 | Français | |
| Surface Geology | |||
Learning Activity |
| Code | Lecturer(s) | Associate Lecturer(s) | Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s) | Establishment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-GEOL-028 |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | Français | 16 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12 | Q2 |
Content of Learning Activity
- General introduction
- The different types of rocks and the rock cycle
- The different types of rock alteration
- Transport and sedimentation (by water, wind, ice)
- Tectonic forces, rock deformation and seismis hazard
- Hazard related to karst
- Risk related to clays
- Subsidence problems
- (Geothermal applications)
- Practical sessions on rock identification
- Practical sessions on geologial map interpretation
- Geological field trip to illustrate the course main concepts
Required Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Other Recommended Reading
- Parriaux A., 2009. Géologie. Bases pour l’ingénieur. Ed. Presses Polytechniques et Universitaires Romandes
- Foucault A. & Raoult J.-F., 2001. Dictionnaire de Géologie. Dunod
- Gonzalez de Vallejo L. & Ferrer M., 2011 Geological Engineering. CRC Press/Balkema
- Waltham T. 2009. Foundations of engineering geology. Spon Press
- Pomerol C. et al, 2003. Eléments de géologie. Ed. Dunod
Mode of delivery
- Face-to-face
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
- Cours magistraux
- Travaux pratiques
- Etudes de cas
- Excursions, visites
Evaluations
The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)
Location of learning activity
- Université de Mons - Mons
Location of assessment
- Université de Mons - Mons