Duration
From theory to field work : 20h Th, 20h Pr, 1d FW
Additional field work : 2d FW
Number of credits
| Master in oceanography (120 ECTS) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
From theory to field work : Nathalie Fagel
Additional field work : Nathalie Fagel
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French 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 is divided into 2 parts:
A. Geological oceanography;
B. Geochemical oceanography.
It is divided into 5 chapters:
- Formation and evolution of the oceans;
- Input to the ocean and transport in the water column;
- Marine sedimentation;
- Water-sediment interface and diagenetic evolution;
- Distribution of trace elements in the ocean and paleoceanographic tracers.
The first part of the course corresponds to an introduction to geological oceanography (10 h). The course covers the basic concepts of plate tectonics and oceanic expansiin in order to understand the mechanisms of formation and evolution of ocean basins. The objective of this part of the course is to understand the dynamics of the ocean system.
In the second part of the course (10h), the ocean is considered as a geochemical reservoir. The emphasis is on particulate and dissolved exchanges with adjacent reservoirs (continent, atmosphere, lithosphere). The cycle of the elements is studied vertically, from the atmosphere / ocean interface to the water / sediment interface. The objective is to understand the use of geochemical tracers to reconstruct paleoenvironmental conditions.
Sampling and analysis of sediments collected in the bay of calvi during the 2 weeks training in Oceanography
Note a graphical abstract with the aim, the structure and the activities of the course is provided on eCampus (see the tag introduction).
From theory to field work
The course is divided into 2 parts:
A. Geological oceanography;
B. Geochemical oceanography.
It is divided into 5 chapters:
- Formation and evolution of the oceans;
- Input to the ocean and transport in the water column;
- Marine sedimentation;
- Water-sediment interface and diagenetic evolution;
- Distribution of trace elements in the ocean and paleoceanographic tracers.
The first part of the course corresponds to an introduction to geological oceanography (10 h). The course covers the basic concepts of plate tectonics and oceanic expansiin in order to understand the mechanisms of formation and evolution of ocean basins. The objective of this part of the course is to understand the dynamics of the ocean system.
In the second part of the course (10h), the ocean is considered as a geochemical reservoir. The emphasis is on particulate and dissolved exchanges with adjacent reservoirs (continent, atmosphere, lithosphere). The cycle of the elements is studied vertically, from the atmosphere / ocean interface to the water / sediment interface. The objective is to understand the use of geochemical tracers to reconstruct paleoenvironmental conditions.
A graphical abstract with the aim, the structure and the activities of the course is available on the MyULiegeplatform (see tag introduction).
Additional field work
sampling and analysis of sediments collected in the bay of calvi during the 2 weeks training in Oceanography
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of this learning unit, the student will have acquired knowledge about the origin and evolution of the oceans. In terms of know-how, the student will be able to 1) identify the main tectonic mechanisms at the origin of an ocean basin, 2) understand and explain the distribution of sediments observed on the ocean floor, 3 ) to reconstruct the evolution of an ocean basin on the basis of the succession of sedimentary deposits accumulated on the ocean floor.<br /><br /> Practise at the Oceanographic reseach Station Stareso in calvi (France). Complementary approach to the lectures " geological oceanography" followed during the first semestre.
From theory to field work
At the end of this learning unit, the student will have acquired knowledge about the origin and evolution of the oceans. In terms of know-how, the student will be able to 1) identify the main tectonic mechanisms at the origin of an ocean basin, 2) understand and explain the distribution of sediments observed on the ocean floor, 3 ) to reconstruct the evolution of an ocean basin on the basis of the succession of sedimentary deposits accumulated on the ocean floor.
Additional field work
Practise at the Oceanographic reseach Station Stareso in calvi (France). Complementary approach to the lectures " geological oceanography" followed during the first semestre.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
None. The cursus will be adapted according to the audience.
From theory to field work
None. The cursus will be adapted according to the audience.
Additional field work
None. The cursus will be adapted according to the audience.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Course
Face-to-face or hybrid teaching method.
Course divided into sub-sections of about thirty slides.
Each course will be recorded to allow a deferred consultation on ECampus by the students.
Presentation of slides including links to interesting sites, reading suggestions and / or videos as well as questions to better understand the material. These additional elements are indicated by symbols on the slides.
Practises
a) Various kind of exercices. Resolution of exercice, analyse of cartographic documents and charts. Observation of marine sediments (sands) and rocks (binocular loup, microscope). Preparation and sedimentological analyse(s).
(b) Research work by two or eventually 3 students.
Oral presentation with supports (15 minutes) of one selected oceanic borehole and short written report (max. 10 pages). The talk must presented the four following parts: the general characteristics of the basin (location, climate, hydrodynamics..), its geological formation and evolution, its sedimentology, a synthesis of one paleoceanographic proxy based on scientific papers.
c) One-day fieldtrip on an oceanographical boat in North Sea. Demonstration and sampling of water and sediments. Samples will be analyzed on board or during the practises. Collective exercice to present oceanographical researches for general audience.
Observation of marine sediments and analysis.
From theory to field work
Course
Face-to-face teaching method.
Course divided into sub-sections of about thirty slides.
A record is available on MyULiege to allow a deferred consultation by the students.
Presentation of slides including links to interesting sites, reading suggestions and / or videos as well as questions to better understand the material. These additional elements are indicated by symbols on the slides.
Practises
The participation of the students is mandatory. Any absence has to be justified.
a) Various kind of exercices. Resolution of exercice, analyse of cartographic documents and charts. Observation of marine sediments (sands) and rocks (binocular loup, microscope). Preparation and sedimentological analyse(s).
(b) Research work by two or eventually 3 students.
Oral presentation with supports (15 minutes) of one selected oceanic borehole and short written report (max. 5 pages + full list of references). The talk must presented the four following parts: the general characteristics of the basin (location, climate, hydrodynamics..), its geological formation and evolution, its sedimentology, a synthesis of one paleoceanographic proxy based on scientific papers.
c) One-day fieldtrip on an oceanographical boat in North Sea. Demonstration and sampling of water and sediments. Samples will be analyzed on board or during the practises. Collective exercice to present oceanographical researches for general audience. Note the organisation of the fieldrip depends on the availability of the vessel.
Additional field work
Observation of marine sediments and analysis.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Course
First semester= 7 x 2 x 50 min.
Practises
First semester= 7 x 2 x 50 min.<br /><br /> Practises given during the training in oceanography at Stareso (Calvi, Corse).
From theory to field work
Course
First semester= 7 x 2 x 50 min.
Practises
First semester= 7 x 2 x 50 min.
Additional field work
Practises given during the training in oceanography at Stareso (Calvi, Corse).
Recommended or required readings
For each course, the slides will be available on the ECampus platform
A syllabus is available on campus at "Point de vue". This syllabus only covers part of the material covered in class.
For the figures, the bibliographical references are indicated next to the illustrations.
The additional resources indicated on the slides are available upon request.
From theory to field work
For each course, the slides will be available on the MyULiege platform
A syllabus is available on campus at "Point de vue". This syllabus only covers part of the material covered in class.
For the figures, the bibliographical references are indicated next to the illustrations.
The additional resources indicated on the slides are availabkle upon request.
Assessment methods and criteria
Examination will include two parts.
Theory (60 % of final quotation). Individual oral examination (15 minutes + preparation). Comments of figures and/or tables presented during the lectures.
TP
Personal work (40 % of quotation). Selection of one selected coring site : description of hydrodynamic, geological origin géologique of the basin, sedimentologie andt stratigraphy, description of 1 paleoceanographic proxy. Oral presentation (15 minutes) with supports and written report (max. 10 pages).<br /><br /> The observations could be integrated in the global report of the training.
From theory to field work
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
Additional information:
Examination will include two parts.
Theory. Written examination based on open-ended questions (60 % of final quotation).
TP
Personal work (40 % of quotation). Selection of one selected coring site : description of hydrodynamic, geological origin géologique of the basin, sedimentologie andt stratigraphy, description of 1 paleoceanographic proxy. Oral presentation (15 minutes) with supports and written report (max. 5 pages + full reference list to provide).
Additional field work
The observations could be integrated in the global report of the training.
Work placement(s)
Stareso research station, Calvi (France)
Additional field work
Stareso research station, Calvi (France)
Organizational remarks
Any comment on the syllabus are welcome.
From theory to field work
Any comment on the syllabus are welcome.
Contacts
Nathalie Fagel
Professor, Geology Departement
AGEs - Argiles, Géochimie et Environnements sédimentaires
B18, Allée du 6 Août, B-4000 Liège, Belgium
Fax: 04.366.2029
Tel: 04.366.2209
nathalie.fagel@uliege.be
www.ages.ulg.ac.be<br /><br /> Nathalie Fagel
Professor, Geology Departement
AGEs - Argiles, Géochimie et Environnements sédimentaires
B18, Allée du 6 Août, B-4000 Liège, Belgium
Fax: 04.366.2029
Tel: 04.366.2209
nathalie.fagel@uliege.be
www.ages.ulg.ac.be
From theory to field work
Nathalie Fagel
Professor, Geology Departement
AGEs - Argiles, Géochimie et Environnements sédimentaires
B18, Allée du 6 Août, B-4000 Liège, Belgium
Fax: 04.366.2029
Tel: 04.366.2209
nathalie.fagel@uliege.be
www.ages.ulg.ac.be
Additional field work
Nathalie Fagel
Professor, Geology Departement
AGEs - Argiles, Géochimie et Environnements sédimentaires
B18, Allée du 6 Août, B-4000 Liège, Belgium
Fax: 04.366.2029
Tel: 04.366.2209
nathalie.fagel@uliege.be
www.ages.ulg.ac.be
Association of one or more MOOCs
Items online
OGG - chapter 1
Tectonic
OGG - chapter 2
2a. Nature of the oceanic crust
2b. Structure of oceanic basins
OGG - chapter 2 (second part)
2B. General evolution générale of basins
2C. Evolution of the Mediterranean Sea
2D. Evolution of small basins
OGG - chapter 3
3a. Geochemical oceanography
3b. Supplies from surface
3c. Hydrothermalism
OGG - chapter 4
4. Transport through water column
OGG - chapter 5
5a. Terrigeneous sedimentation of platerform
5b. Biogenic sedimentation of plateform
5c. Terrigenous deep-sea sediments
5d. Siliceous sediments
5e. Carbonaeous sediments
OGG - chapter 6
6. Diagenesis
OGG - chapter 7
7. Paleoceanographic tracers
Graphical abstract
Graphical abstract OGG