Introduction to volcanology

  • Category: Arts, cultures and societies
  • Semester: Semesters 1 and 2 (S1 and S2)

  • This UEO requires additional educational registration with the SUAC*

  • ECTS credits
    2 ECTS – 20 hours
  • Number of places
    South Campus: 35 places
  • Teaching locations

    (S1 and S2) South Campus – Tampon

General rules

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  • You must be covered by civil liability which may be requested at any time by the speakers or the administration.
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Target audience

  • Exclusively for students registered in General License

You must check that your sector is correct concerned by WEU.

Priority licensing levels

  • Open to everyone

Recommended sectors

Open to all

Prerequisites

  • No

UEO open to students in international exchange programs

For students in an exchange program, registration is made directly with the International Relations Department (without going through the registration platform dedicated to the UEO).

* Additional educational registration

An additional step is necessary to finalize your participation in this UEO. This step can only be done after validation of your choice on the platform ueo.univ-reunion.fr.

Description of the WEU

This UEO is an introduction to volcanology. We will cover the complex processes of formation of different magmas and the mechanisms of triggering an eruption. First, we will see the general definitions and the internal composition of the globe. Then, the different types of eruptions and their associated products will be examined. We will have the opportunity to handle rocks of magmatic origin. Finally, you will discover the techniques for monitoring and tracking the management of volcanic eruptions in Reunion.

WHAT DO I LEARN? Targeted RNCP skill blocks

  • Identification of a question within a disciplinary field
  • Analysis of a question by mobilizing disciplinary concepts
  • Implementation of methods and tools from the disciplinary field
  • Use of data for analysis purposes
  • Written and oral expression and communication
  • Positioning vis-à-vis a professional field

Other specific skills

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Teaching methods

Face

 

Assessment methods

Continuous monitoring

Forecast timetable

UEO Planning Introduction to volcanology – S2

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