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| OCEA0055-3 | Biogeochemical Cycles in the Ocean, Biogeochemistry 1
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| Duration : | 20h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Bruno Delille, Anne Mouchet |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| English language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, review in January |
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Course contents :
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| The course starts with the origin of the different chemical elements constituting the Earth and their temporal evolution.
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, O, N, P, Si ...) together with the water cycle are discussed. The course also adresses characteristic times and modelling biogeochemical cycles.
The thoretical content is presented during 20h of theoretical lectures. This is supplemented by 2 days of practical work, with one day at sea. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| To understand the main biogeochemical cycles that govern the "Earth" system and get the tools for their modeling. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| A correct knowledge in biology and chemistry |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| none |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| 2h weekly during 1st semester.
Day to be decided with the students.
Dates for practical work will be decided according to the availability of R.V. Belgica. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Exam |
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Anne Mouchet A.Mouchet@ulg.ac.be
Bruno Delille Bruno.Delille@ulg.ac.be |
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