Study Programmes 2015-2016
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Carbon, nutrient, greenhouse gases dynamics in marine ecosystems and geological oceanography
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Duration :
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| Carbon, nutrient, greenhouse gases dynamics in marine ecosystems : 20h Th, 5h Pr Geological oceanography : 20h Th, 20h Pr, 1d FW |
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Number of credits :
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Lecturer :
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| Carbon, nutrient, greenhouse gases dynamics in marine ecosystems : Alberto Borges
Geological oceanography : Nathalie Fagel |
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Coordinator :
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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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Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
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| Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program | |||||
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Course contents :
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Carbon, nutrient, greenhouse gases dynamics in marine ecosystems
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| In the oceans, chemical, biological and physical processes interact in a complex and dependant way. This course specifically aims to give the basis of aquatic chemistry with a particular emphasis on greenhouse gases. | |||||
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Geological oceanography
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| Lectures focused on marine sediment geochemistry. Study of sediment/bottom water interface. Study of basic geochemical concepts requested for the interpretation of the geochemical signature of marine sediment records. Examples from literature and from personal database.
The cursus is divided in five parts: - introduction; - diagenetic processes; - interstitial water; - cycle of metallic elements; - paleoceanographical tracers |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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Carbon, nutrient, greenhouse gases dynamics in marine ecosystems
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| Introduction to cycles of organic and inorganic carbon, organic and inorganic nutrients, and greenhouse gases in various marine ecosystems. | |||||
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Geological oceanography
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| Study of chemical processes leading to formation of sedimentary rocks. Analyses of physical and chemical modifications through early diagenesis. Influence of kinetics and bacterial activity. | |||||
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Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
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Carbon, nutrient, greenhouse gases dynamics in marine ecosystems
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| Basics in chemistry. | |||||
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Geological oceanography
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| Basic knowledge of mineral chemistry and thermodynamic. | |||||
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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Carbon, nutrient, greenhouse gases dynamics in marine ecosystems
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| 20 h of therory | |||||
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Geological oceanography
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| Analyses and interpretation of geochemical signatures of marine sediments. Treatment and interpretation of geochemical datasets. Use of excel softawre. A personal computer is requested. | |||||
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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Carbon, nutrient, greenhouse gases dynamics in marine ecosystems
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| 20 h of theory by 2 h slots | |||||
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Geological oceanography
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| Course will be given during the first semester. Theory: 5 lectures x 2h. Practise: 5 x 2h. The course will be given in English. | |||||
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Recommended or required readings :
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Carbon, nutrient, greenhouse gases dynamics in marine ecosystems
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| Pdf files of theoretical course available from http://www.co2.ulg.ac.be/student/
Recommended but not mandatory reading : http://orbi.ulg.ac.be/handle/2268/164932 http://orbi.ulg.ac.be/handle/2268/82202 http://orbi.ulg.ac.be/handle/2268/115962 http://orbi.ulg.ac.be/handle/2268/2588 |
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Geological oceanography
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| A French syllabus is available. Slides are in English. | |||||
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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Carbon, nutrient, greenhouse gases dynamics in marine ecosystems
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| Written theoretical exam | |||||
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Geological oceanography
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| Examination will include two parts.
Theory (80% of final quotation). Written examination on a selection of scientific publications (acces to the reprints and document during the examination).
TP - Written report of TP (20%) |
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Work placement(s) :
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Carbon, nutrient, greenhouse gases dynamics in marine ecosystems
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| None | |||||
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Organizational remarks :
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Carbon, nutrient, greenhouse gases dynamics in marine ecosystems
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| The dates/time of the lessons will be fixed according to availability of the students and teacher. | |||||
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Geological oceanography
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| Lectures take place tuesday am 9-13h from 16th September. Local B18/R62. | |||||
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Contacts :
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Carbon, nutrient, greenhouse gases dynamics in marine ecosystems
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| Alberto Borges :
Alberto.borges@ulg.ac.be 04.336.31.87 |
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Geological oceanography
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| Nathalie Fagel Chargée de cours, Département de Géologie Research Unit AGEs - Argiles, Géochimie et Environnements sédimentaires - B18, Allée du 6 Août, B-4000 Liège, Belgium Fax:04.366.2029, Tel: 04.366.2209, e-mail: nathalie.fagel@ulg.ac.be www.ulg.ac.be/urap |
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