Duration
20h Th
Number of credits
| Master in oceanography (120 ECTS) | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
We will address biogeochemical cycles (other than the main carbon, nitrogen and phosphours cycles that are addressed in the modul "biogeochemical cycles 1"), their role in the ecosystem structure, their importance in the context of global changes and especially the emmission of some climate gases. We will also address a particular perturbation of the carbon cycle: the oceanic acidification.
We will address
- Importance of biogeochemical cycles in the ecosystem structure: case of the Southern Ocean
- Iron cycle
- Sulphur cyle
- Oceanic acidification
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
To understand the origin and evolution of the main biochemical phenomena that govern the Earth.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
This course is a follow-up of BIOC0701-1
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
None.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Start in November, in accordance with the Master ERASMUS MER
Recommended or required readings
Powerpoint posted on e-campus
Assessment methods and criteria
Depending on the number of students, written exam or small review of litterature
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Bruno DELILLE Bruno.Delille@ulg.ac.be
Anne MOUCHETA.Mouchet@ulg.ac.be