This unit introduces students to biogeochemical processes that sustain phytoplankton, the organisms at the base of the food web in the ocean, and the effect of these processes on oceanic and atmospheric chemistry including greenhouse gas concentrations. Students will be exposed to fundamental concepts and techniques in marine biogeochemistry.
WEIGHT:
12.5%
ASSESSMENT:
Submittable laboratory/class work (60%) and a project report (40%). Students must pass both components to pass the unit.
TEACHING PATTERN: 1 week intensive course (5 days) consisting of lectures and tutorial classes. Typically there will be 15-20 hours of lectures and 15-20 hours of tutorial classes.
STAFF: Dr Tom Trull (unit coordinator), and other University staff and external lecturers from marine institutes.
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