Duration
20h Th, 2d FW
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
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
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.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
To understand the main biogeochemical cycles that govern the "Earth" system and get the tools for their modeling.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
A correct knowledge in biology and chemistry
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
none
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
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.
Recommended or required readings
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Anne Mouchet A.Mouchet@ulg.ac.be
Bruno Delille Bruno.Delille@ulg.ac.be