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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 13/02/2012
OCEA0033-1  Global changes and sea environment

Duration :  15h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits :  
Master in oceanography, Research focus, 2nd yearSecond semester2
Lecturer :  Anne Mouchet
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Learning outcomes of the course :  
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...).
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
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) :  
5 lectures of 3h duration, 2d period.
Dates to be decided with the students.
Recommended or required readings :  
Will be available
Contacts :  
Anne Mouchet
LPAP :: Institut d'Astrophysique et de Geophysique :: Allée du 6 Août, 17 Building B5c :: 4000 Liege
A.Mouchet@ulg.ac.be :: Phone:+32-4-3669782 :: Fax:+32-4-3669711

Items online :  
Notes et TP
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