Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand the theoretical and methodological fundamentals in science and engineering to solve problems involving these disciplines
• Identify, describe and explain basic scientific and mathematical principles
• Identify, describe and explain the basic principles of engineering particularly in their specialising field
• Understand laboratory techniques: testing, measuring, monitoring protocol, and security
• Select and rigorously apply knowledge, tools and methods in sciences and engineering to solve problems involving these disciplines
• Communicate in a structured way - both orally and in writing, in French and English - giving clear, accurate, reasoned information
• Argue to and persuade customers, teachers and a board both orally and in writing
• Present analysis or experiment results in laboratory reports
• Demonstrate thoroughness and independence throughout their studies
• Develop their scientific curiosity and open-mindedness

Learning Outcomes of UE

Know basic concepts of geology in terms of objects and surface processes(rocks, minerals, tectonics, sedimentary and supergene processes, etc.) Develop and train observation skills and the analysis of natural objects in laboratory and in the field Identify and characterize rocks and minerals at macro- and microscopic scales. Know basics of stratigraphy and paleontology. Be able of analyzing how rocks are organized in space and geological time. Be able of describing and identifying fossil specimens and interpreting them in terms of environment and geological age.

Content of UE

Dating methods, surface processes (erosion, sedimentation, diagenesis, weathering and soils, associated resources). Stratigraphy : elements and techniques in stratigraphy. Paleontology : overview and invertebrate paleontology.

Prior Experience

Physics and chemistry

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• N/A

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and works
• Practical test
• N/A

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

General Geology 2 weighting : 65 % ; Stratigraphy-Paleontology weighting : 35%

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and works
• Oral examination
• Practical Test

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

General Geology 2 weighting : 65 % ; Stratigraphy-Paleontology weighting : 35%

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable