 | Study programme | Français | |
 | Karst | ||
Activité d'apprentissage à la Faculty of Engineering |
| Code | Lecturer(s) | Associate Lecturer(s) | Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-GEOL-035 |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | Français | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 |
Content of Learning Activity
Introduction
- typical karstic reliefs;
- karstic rocks : nature and geographical distribution;
- process of dissolution;
Karst geomorphology
- Exokarst : forms and microforms typology, morphogenetic associations
- Epikarst : slow and rapid infiltration, role in recharge;
- Endokarst : underground voids, wall forms, internal deposits, underground drainage, kartic networks typology and speleogenetic hypotheses;
Karst hydrogeology
- Karstic aquifers : specificities et typology;
- Karst systemic analyse : correlation and spectral analysis of outflow time series, tracer tests in karst;
Implication for engineering geology
- soil/rock interfaceontact in karstic terrain;
- karstic contexts typology for engineers, cavity risk, specific soil investigations, special foundations;
Required Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Other Recommended Reading
Not applicable
Mode of delivery
- Face to face
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
- Cours magistraux
- Travaux pratiques
- Etudes de cas
Evaluations
The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)