 | Study programme 2018-2019 | Français | |
 | General Oceanography | ||
Programme component of Master's Degree in Biology of Organisms and Ecology à la Faculty of Science |
| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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| US-M1-BIOECO-056-M | Optional UE | GROSJEAN Philippe | S807 - Ecologie numérique des milieux aquatiques |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Français | 15 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.00 | 2nd term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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| S-BIOG-105 | General Oceanography | 15 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 100.00% |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- In the field of biological sciences and particularly in the field of the biology of organisms and ecology, possess highly specialised and integrated knowledge and a wide range of skills adding to those covered in the Bachelor's programme in biological sciences.
- Master communication techniques.
- Communicate, both orally and in writing, their findings, original proposals, knowledge and underlying principles, in a clear, structured and justified manner.
- Master the techniques of written and oral scientific communication in both French and English.
- Develop and integrate a high degree of autonomy.
- Pursue further training and develop new skills independently.
- Develop and integrate a high degree of autonomy to evolve in new contexts.
- Apply scientific methodology.
- Critically reflect on the impact of their discipline in general, and on the contribution to projects.
- Demonstrate thoroughness, independence, creativity, intellectual honesty, and ethical values.
Learning Outcomes of UE
To acquire a multidisciplinary overview of the oceans, in order to better understand the environment of marine organisms.
Content of UE
Basic concepts in physical, chemical and biological oceanography are browsed: geography of the oceans, water masses and oceanic courants, waves, tides, seawater state equation and its implications; water chemistry, composition of seawater, chemistry and cycles of inorganic carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and silicium; Main treats in the history of oceanography and main investigation methods.
Prior Experience
Marine ecology, basic chemitry and physics.
Type of Assessment for UE in Q2
- Oral Examination
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
Two questions on the course to prepare during 20min et to expose orally, followed by a little discussion around the presented subjects.
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
- Oral examination
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
Two questions on the course to prepare during 20min et to expose orally, followed by a little discussion around the presented subjects.
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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| S-BIOG-105 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
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| S-BIOG-105 |
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Required Reading
| AA | |
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| S-BIOG-105 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-BIOG-105 | Not applicable |
Recommended Reading
| AA | |
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| S-BIOG-105 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-BIOG-105 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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| S-BIOG-105 | Mann, K. & J. Lazier, 2005. Dynamics of marine ecosystems: Biological-physical interactions in oceans, 3rd edition. Wiley-Blackwell, 512pp. Miller, C.B., 2003. Biological Oceanography. Wiley-Blackwell, 416pp. Millero, F.J., 2005. Chemical Oceanography, 2nd Edition. CRC Press, 457pp. |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
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| S-BIOG-105 | Unauthorized |