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 major compounds 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. In addition we will pay attention to the polar ocean and one of its components: the sea-ice. This will require to first discuss sea ice physical processes
We will address
- Importance of biogeochemical cycles in the ecosystem structure: the case of the Southern Ocean
- Iron cycle
- Sulphur cycle
- Air-sea exchange
- Marine aerosols
- 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 OCEA0055-A-b
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Mostly lecture, but at least one session of tutorial work, and regular quizz.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Blended learning
Additional information:
Most modules are face to face and some will be online sessions
From October to December, generally one session of 2-3 hours a week. Planning defined by the Master MER secretariat.
Recommended or required readings
Powerpoint posted on e-campus
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Bring a device to access (computer, tab, smartphone) to the internet during the lectures.
Contacts
Bruno DELILLE Bruno.Delille@ulg.ac.be
Odile Crabeck ocrabeck@ulg.ac.be