Course 2024-2025

Mapping of sedimentary rocks [SGOLB218]

  • 2 credits
  • 15h+22h
  • 1st quarter
Language of instruction: French / Français
Teacher: Collinet Max

Objectives

Upon completion of the Teaching Unit, students will be able to:

  • Describe sedimentary rocks in the field and the structures that affect them
  • Keep a clear field notebook (usable by a third party), structuring and categorizing their observations
  • Interpret their observations, other field surveys and diverse information in order to design geological maps, cross-sections and logs representing the underlying organization of the rocks
  • Read and comment on an existing geological map, describing rocks and tectonic structures (folds, faults). Discuss possible applications and uses of the map

Content

The lectures cover the following topics: introduction to geological field techniques, structural measurements and interpretation, introduction to stratigraphy and structural geology, preparation of geological maps and accompanying documents.

6 lab sessions on reading and designing geological maps, sections and logs (+ 1 or 2 optional lab sessions for reviews)

One day of fieldwork organized on a Saturday (generally in October or November)


Prerequisites

Géologie générale 2 [SGOLB132] et Terrains en géologie [SGOLB111]

Co-requisites

Stage de cartographie des roches sédimentaires [SGOLB219]

Teaching methods

Interactive classes with exercises, lab work and a one-day field trip. The day in the field takes place on a Saturday (usually in October or November).

Evaluations

  • Single exam (for the theory and labs) including a few theory questions and exercises similar to those encountered during the labs (70% of final grade)
  • A report on the analysis of a geological map with oral presentation (20% of final grade)
  • Two graded lab/fieldwork exercises (10% of final grade)

Language of instruction

French / Français

Location for course

NAMUR

Organizer

Faculté des sciences
Rue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR

Degree of Reference

Undergraduate Degree