Study programme 2017-2018Français
Karst
Activité d'apprentissage à la Faculty of Engineering
CodeLecturer(s)Associate Lecturer(s)Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s)
I-GEOL-035
  • KAUFMANN Olivier
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      HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term
      FrançaisFrançais66000Q1

      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)

      (*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
      Date de génération : 06/12/2017
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