Duration
Carbon, nutrient, greenhouse gases dynamics in marine ecosystems : 20h Th, 5h Pr
Geological oceanography : 20h Th, 20h Pr, 1d FW
Number of credits
| Master in oceanography (120 ECTS) (MER - Erasmus mundus) | 6 crédits |
Lecturer
Carbon, nutrient, greenhouse gases dynamics in marine ecosystems : Alberto Borges
Geological oceanography : Nathalie Fagel
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
English 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
Carbon, nutrient, greenhouse gases dynamics in marine ecosystems
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.
Geological oceanography
Study of basic geochemical concepts requested for the interpretation of the geochemical signature of marine sediment records. Examples from literature and from personal proposals.
The cursus is divided in five parts:
- introduction;
- diagenetic processes;
- interstitial water;
- cycle of metallic elements;
- paleoceanographical tracers
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Carbon, nutrient, greenhouse gases dynamics in marine ecosystems
Introduction to cycles of organic and inorganic carbon, organic and inorganic nutrients, and greenhouse gases in various marine ecosystems.
Geological oceanography
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.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Carbon, nutrient, greenhouse gases dynamics in marine ecosystems
Basics in chemistry.
Geological oceanography
Basic knowledge of mineral chemistry and thermodynamic.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Carbon, nutrient, greenhouse gases dynamics in marine ecosystems
20 h of therory
Geological oceanography
Analyses and interpretation of geochemical signatures of marine sediments. Treatment and interpretation of geochemical datasets. Use of excel softawre. A personal computer is requested.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Carbon, nutrient, greenhouse gases dynamics in marine ecosystems
20 h of theory by 2 h slots
Geological oceanography
Course will be given during the first semester. Lectures followed by practise. The course will be given in English.
Recommended or required readings
Carbon, nutrient, greenhouse gases dynamics in marine ecosystems
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
Geological oceanography
A French syllabus is available. Slides are in English.
Assessment methods and criteria
Carbon, nutrient, greenhouse gases dynamics in marine ecosystems
Written theoretical exam
Geological oceanography
Examination will include two parts.
Theory (70% of final quotation). Written examination on a selection of scientific publications (acces to the reprints and document before the examination).
TP - Written report of TP (30%)
Work placement(s)
Carbon, nutrient, greenhouse gases dynamics in marine ecosystems
None
Organizational remarks
Carbon, nutrient, greenhouse gases dynamics in marine ecosystems
The dates/time of the lessons will be fixed according to availability of the students and teacher.
Geological oceanography
Lectures take place tuesday am. Local B18/R64.
Geological oceanography
Lectures take place tuesday am. Local B18/R64.
Contacts
Carbon, nutrient, greenhouse gases dynamics in marine ecosystems
Alberto Borges :
Alberto.borges@ulg.ac.be
04.336.31.87
Geological oceanography
Nathalie Fagel
Professor, Département de Géologie
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@uliege.be
www.ages.ulg.ac.be