Global changes and sea environment

Duration

15h Th, 15h Pr

Number of credits

Lecturer

Anne Mouchet

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

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Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

To learn about the role of the ocean in the climate system. How to use tracers (stable or radioactive isotopes) to interpret changes in past circulation, how to obtain information about present-day processes (rate of exchange with the atmosphere, characteristic time for the mixing of deep waters...).

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Good knowledge of physical oceanography (as presented in the course OCEA00010-1 for example) is imperative. Should have knowledge of concepts of meteorology, chemistry and geochemistry. This course is for all oceanography students.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Papers to read and comment

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

5 lectures of 3h duration, 2d period.
Dates to be decided with the students.

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Recommended or required readings

Will be available

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

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Anne Mouchet
A.Mouchet@uliege.ac.be

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