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| OCEA0027-1 | Applications of stable isotopes in marine sciences | |||||
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| Duration : | 15h Th, 5h Pr | |||||
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| Holder(s) : | Gilles Lepoint | |||||
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| Course contents : | Analyse of the natural distribution of stable isotopes (= non radioactive isotopes) of light element (H, C, O, N) is applied to study different problems of marine ecology and bio-geochemistry. Stable isotopes are also used as experimental tracers. The course is divided in 3 parts: 1 general presentation of stable isotopes and theory of isotopic effects; 2 Illustration of some applications of isotopic techniques to marine ecology and biogeochemistry; 3. Practical work to initiate student to stable isotopes measurements and interpretation. | |||||
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| Course objective : | 1. to present stable isotopes and their applications in marine studies | |||||
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| Prerequisites : | none | |||||
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| Workshops : | measurements of carbon and nitrogen isotope ratios to illustrate trophic application of stable isotopes (encadred demonstration). | |||||
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| Organization : | oral course: 2 days, workshop: one day schedule to be established with students (second or third quadrimestre) | |||||
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| Written notes : | powerpoint presentation and note (in preparation) | |||||
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| Assessment : | noted workshop and oral exam (with written preparation of question) | |||||
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| Contacts : | Dr. Gilles Lepoint, Laboratoire d'Océanologie, 04/366.33.27, G.Lepoint@ulg.ac.be | |||||
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ULg : Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs
Contact : Monique Marcourt, direction A.E.E.
Date of data : 27/02/2006
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