 | Study programme 2019-2020 | Français | |
| Karst | |||
Learning Activity |
| Code | Lecturer(s) | Associate Lecturer(s) | Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s) | Establishment |
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| I-GEOL-035 |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term |
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| Français | Français | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 |
| Description of the modifications to the Q3 2019-2020 online assessment procedures (Covid-19) |
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| The examination is oral and will take place on the UMONS Teams platform, without the help of written or oral support or assistance from a third party. The student is assigned a question relating to the knowledge and understanding of the concepts seen during the courses, exercise sessions and practical work. The student explains orally (without preparation period) his answer to the question. The final mark is based exclusively on the oral examination. |
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)