Chemical Oceanography
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| Number of credits | 10 |
| Course offered (semester) | Autumn |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Language of Instruction
English
Pre-requirements
Principles of oceanography. Principles of chemistry is an advantage.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this subject the student should be able to:
- calculate the uptake of carbon both in a natural and anthropogenic air and sea system based upon analytical and model data
- work on and systemize chemical oceanographic data in order to identify underlying processes that determine the general distribution of chemical substances
- determine how the biological pump influence the distribution of chemical substances in the ocean based on stoichiometry
- identify processes that are important for air-sea exchange
- measure and interpret experimental data and summarize results in a short laboratory report
- interpret results based on modelling in a short report
Contact Information
studierettleiar@gfi.uib.no
Course offered (semester)
Autumn
Language of Instruction
English
Aim and Content
This course gives a basic introduction to chemical oceanography and useful methods applied within analytical work and modelling to interpret the distribution of substances and identifying processes causing their distribution. Focus is placed both on the natural and anthropogenic system of the general carbon cycle and other important processes causing changes in biogeochemical cycles and earth systems. Some central topics are the general circulation of the ocean (the thermohaline circulation), biological production, remineralisation and export of organic material. Radiometric and stable isotope distribution used for aging purposes of water masses and to identify source waters, calculation of mixing rates and advection of chemical component etc. Air - Sea gas exchange, the biological pump, nutrient cycles (nitrogen, phosphorous and silica cycle) will also be central topics.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this subject the student should be able to:
- calculate the uptake of carbon both in a natural and anthropogenic air and sea system based upon analytical and model data
- work on and systemize chemical oceanographic data in order to identify underlying processes that determine the general distribution of chemical substances
- determine how the biological pump influence the distribution of chemical substances in the ocean based on stoichiometry
- identify processes that are important for air-sea exchange
- measure and interpret experimental data and summarize results in a short laboratory report
- interpret results based on modelling in a short report
Pre-requirements
Principles of oceanography. Principles of chemistry is an advantage.
Compulsory Requirements
Wxercises and laboratory courses.
Assessment methods
Written exam. If less than 10 student the exam might be oral.
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Contact Information
studierettleiar@gfi.uib.no