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Study programmes 2009-2010Last update : 28/06/2010
BIOC0701-1  Biogeochemistry 1
Duration :  20h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in oceanography, Research focus, 2nd year2
Holder(s) :  Bruno Delille, Anne Mouchet
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  The course first deals about the origin of the different chemical elements.
The large reservoirs are then described, together with the main biogeochemical processes prevailing in them.
Finally, the global biogeochemical cycles of the major chemical elements entering the organic matter (C, H, O, N, P, Si) are discussed. The course also adresses modelling of these cycles.
Course objective :  To understand the main biogeochemical cycles that govern the "Earth" system and get the tools for their modeling.
Prerequisites :  A correct knowledge in biology and chemistry
Workshops :  none
Organization :  2h weekly during 1st semester.
Day to be decided with the students.
Assessment :  Exam
Contacts :  Anne Mouchet A.Mouchet@ulg.ac.be
Bruno Delille Bruno.Delille@ulg.ac.be

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Matériel pour le cours BIOC0701-1 et première partie du BIOC0701-2


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