Duration
15h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits
| Master in biology of organisms and ecology (120 ECTS) | 3 crédits | |||
| Master in oceanography (120 ECTS) | 4 crédits |
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Analyse of the natural distribution of stable isotopes (= non radioactive isotopes) of light element C,H,N,O,S) is applied to study different problems of marine ecology and bio-geochemistry. 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 (including sample preparation) and interpretation (mixing models and isotopic niches).
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
1. to present stable isotopes and their applications in marine studies
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
basics in Chemistry and Ecology
adapted for students using these technics in their master or PhD thesis or wanting to inform themselves on trophic ecology technics
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
PPT presentation
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 (French or English) + written exam (French or English is necessary)
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
presentiel oral course: 4 days, workshop: one day (sampling) + 2-3for sample preparation, isotopic measurement, etc. schedule to be established with students
Recommended or required readings
powerpoint presentation and note (in preparation)
Assessment methods and criteria
noted workshop and written work
+ oral exam + written exam (Multiple choice questions and open questions)
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Assistance to theory and practive mandatory
Contacts
Dr. Gilles Lepoint, Laboratoire d'Océanologie, 04/366.33.27, G.Lepoint@uliege.be
Dr. Loïc Michel, IFREMER Brittany, Loic.michel@uliege.be