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| CLIM0009-1 | Biogeochemical cycle modelling and global changes
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| Duration : | 20h Th, 20h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Louis François |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, examination in June |
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Course contents :
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| Theoretical part: Introduction. The biogeochemical cycles. Chemical equilibria and pH calculation. Reservoir models: theory and numerical methods. Modelling of phosphorus and carbon cycles in the ocean. Modelling of biogeochemical processes over continents. Modelling of long-term geochemical evolution of the Earth. Modelling of transport processes: diagenesis in marine sediments, soil hydrological modelling.
Practical part: Exercises on computer. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| The objective of the lessons is an introduction to numerical methods used in Earth global modelling. These methods are illustrated in the framework of the biogeochemical cycles. The focus is on the processes governing the evolution of the chemical composition of ocean, atmosphere and land biosphere at various timescales, from the paleoenvironmental changes observed in geological records to the present climate changes. The lessons contain practical exercises on computer where the student will perform simulations of simple numerical models. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| The student should be familiar with the use of computers. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Exercises on computer: models presented in the theoretical lectures (sensitivity studies) will be used. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| The lectures are organised during the first semester. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| A pdf file of the lectures is available to the students. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Theoretical part: oral examination.
Practical part: report on the work performed during the computer exercise sessions. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Louis François, Lecturer,
Laboratory of Planetary and Atmospheric Physics,
Institute of Astrophysics et and Geophysics (B5c build.),
Phone: (+32) (4) 366-9776
e-mail: Louis.Francois@ulg.ac.be
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| Online notes |
| On-line notes available on UMCCB website |
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