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| Version 2013-2014 |
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| OCEA0027-1 | Applications of stable isotopes in marine sciences
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| Duration : | 15h Th, 15h 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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| Workshop combined with Ecotoxicology course (K Das).
Sampling at sea, sample preparation and measurements of carbon and nitrogen isotope ratios to illustrate trophic application of stable isotopes
written report is the basis for oral exam |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| presentiel
oral course: 4 days, workshop: one day (sampling) + 2-3for sample preparation, isotopic measurement, etc.
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
+ oral exam |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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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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