Environment and geology
- UE code SGOLB303
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Schedule
20 30Quarter 1
- ECTS Credits 4
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Language
Français
The geology and environment course aims to raise students' awareness on management and protection issues of groundwaters and soils. The course is included in a reflection on sustainable development.
To provide the vocabulary and basic notions of hydrology and hydrogeology (water resources) and pedology (soil resources and evolution) enabling geologists and geographers to discuss with specialists.
The course is subdivided into two parts:
Hydrogeology (10 hours): - Introduction - Calculation of the hydrogeological balance (estimate of water resources) - Concepts of hydrogeology - Methods for studying aquifers - Protection of water catchments and aquifers
Pedology (10h) - Introduction/awareness - Soil constituents - Soil properties - Soil in the ecosystem - Migration phenomena - Soil profiles - Soil geography - Soil degradation - Soil map
The examination is based on the interpretation of geological, hydrogeological and pedological maps. It requires a concrete interpretation of the information available on the maps so that the student can characterize the physical environment.
This concrete interpretation includes taking into account concepts explained in the theoretical course, practical cases presented in the courses and during practical work as well as concepts observed during the field excursion.
The exam consists of two parts: hydrogeology and pedology, each counting for 50% of the final mark.
The hydrogeology part is evaluated as follows:
The pedology part is evaluated as follows:
In case of score < 10/20 for one of the parts, the failed score is absorbing and implies a maximum of 9/20 for the total score.
Success in a part implies a partial exemption for a later session (no obligation to retake the successful part).
Attendance at the practical work and the field day is mandatory.
Fetter C., 2001. Applied hydrogeology. Prentice Hall Ed. ISBN 0-13-088239-9. Pipkin B., Trennt D., Hazlett R., Geology and the environment. Thomson Ed.isbn 0-534-49051-4
Castany G., 1998. Hydrogeology. Principles and methods. DUNOD. ISBN 2-10-004171-1
Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
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Bachelier en sciences géologiques | Standard | 0 | 4 | |
Bachelier en sciences géographiques, orientation générale | Standard | 0 | 4 | |
Bachelier en sciences géographiques, orientation générale | Standard | 3 | 4 | |
Bachelier en sciences géologiques | Standard | 3 | 4 |