 | Study programme 2020-2021 | 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 |
| Organisational online arrangements for the end of Q3 2020-2021 assessments (Covid-19) |
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| Description of the modifications to the Q3 2020-2021 assessment procedures (Covid-19) |
| The examination is oral. If the student has chosen a presentation relating to karst, he or she will present in 7 minutes maximum the subject he or she has prepared using the presentation material submitted no later than 7 days before the exam and answers questions relating to his or her presentation. The student is then given a question relating to the knowledge and understanding of the concepts seen during the lessons and excursions. The student presents his/her answer to the question orally (without any preparation period), without the help of written or oral material or assistance from a third party. The final mark is based exclusively on the oral examination. |
Organisational arrangements for the end of Q1 2020-2021 assessments (Covid-19) online or face-to-face (according to assessment schedule)
- Oral exam (questions and answers, presentation of individual or group work, comment and argument about a written text...)
Description of the modifications to the Q1 2020-2021 online assessment procedures (Covid-19) online or face-to-face (according to assessment schedule)
The examination is oral and will take place on the UMONS Teams platform. If the student has chosen a presentation relating to karst, he or she will present in 7 minutes maximum the subject he or she has prepared using the presentation material submitted in December and answers questions relating to his or her presentation. The student is then given a question relating to the knowledge and understanding of the concepts seen during the lessons and excursions. The student presents his/her answer to the question orally (without any preparation period), without the help of written or oral material or assistance from a third party. 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)