Duration
20h Th
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
We will address biogeochemical cycles (other than the main carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus cycles that are addressed in the module "biogeochemical cycles 1"), their role in the ecosystem structure, their importance in the context of global changes and especially the emission of some climate gases. We will also address a particular perturbation of the carbon cycle: the oceanic acidification.
We will address:
- Importance of biogeochemical cycles in the ecosystem structure: the case of the Southern Ocean
- Iron cycle
- Sulphur cycle
- Oceanic acidification
- Physical processes in sea ice
- Introduction to biology in sea ice
- Biogeochemistry of sea ice
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
To understand the origin and evolution of the main biochemical phenomena that govern the Earth.
At the end of the lecture:
- You should have a sense of the interactions between physical oceanography, biogeochemistry and ecosystem functioning
- You will be able to read a paper dealing with sea ice
- You won't be scared to integrate sea ice component in your future work
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
This course is a follow-up of BIOC0701-1. It is not mandatory to have attended the lecture, but it is recommended.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Mostly lectures, but at least one session of tutorial work, and regular quizz.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
From October to December, generally one face-to-face lecture of 2-3 hours a week. Planning defined by the Master MER secretariat.
Recommended or required readings
see e-campus
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
- Remote
oral exam
Additional information:
Oral exam
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Bring a device to access (computer, tab, smartphone) to the internet during the lectures.
Contacts
Bruno DELILLE Bruno.Delille@ulg.ac.be
Anne MOUCHETA.Mouchet@ulg.ac.be