2020-2021 / BIOL0031-1

Introduction to oceanography

Duration

15h Th

Number of credits

 Bachelor in biology2 crédits 

Lecturer

Sylvie Gobert

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

An introduction to oceanography. This course is divided into 2 parts:
Part 1 A theoretical approach:
Definitions, the History of Oceanography and its place at the Uliège
A little physics, chemistry, geology, law, economics, biology to understand how the oceans are functioning, their importance and influence on our daily lives.
Part 2 A practical Approach:
Concrete examples of studies and research carried out throughout the world in various ecosystems to understand the oceans and the climatic and/or antrhopic impacts.
 

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

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Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Classical courses (ex cathedra), videos, press readings, scientific articles, sessions given in collaboration with professional guests in the field.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face to face , in french
 

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

 
 

Recommended or required readings

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Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Any session :

- In-person

oral exam

- Remote

oral exam

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred remote


Additional information:

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Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

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Contacts

Prof Sylvie Gobert Océanologie Institut de Chimie. B6c-2/49 Tél: 04 3663329 e-mail:sylvie.gobert@uliege.be                           Secretariat M Lunetta: 04 366 50 62


https://www.facebook.com/oceanbiouliege
http://labos.ulg.ac.be/oceanologie/
http://www.stareso.ulg.ac.be/


  • Meeting with my secretary: Mrs Mariella Lunetta is in her office  (B6C, room 1/21 , Sart Tilman) the Tuesday from 8:30 -10:30 am and the Thursday from 13:30-15:00 pm.
  • Meeting with me: I will make time available during and directly after the classes for your questions. I rarely can be available for unscheduled meeting. To make appointment , call 04 366 50 62 (Mrs Lunetta) or send an email: M.Lunetta@ulg.ac.be. 
  • My mailbox is in the room 2/48.
  • We ask for your co-operation with these regulations.