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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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| Lecturer : | Gilles Lepoint |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| 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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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| 1. to present stable isotopes and their applications in marine studies |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| none |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| measurements of carbon and nitrogen isotope ratios to illustrate trophic application of stable isotopes (encadred demonstration). |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| oral course: 2 days, workshop: one day
schedule to be established with students |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| powerpoint presentation and note (in preparation) |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| noted workshop and written work (paper synthesis) |
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Contacts :
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| Dr. Gilles Lepoint, Laboratoire d'Océanologie, 04/366.33.27, G.Lepoint@ulg.ac.be |
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