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Marine Geology & Geochemistry
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:14:44
Abstract
Introduction to oceanographic methods and international research programs in marine geology and an overview of physical, chemical and biological processes in modern marine environments.
Objective
This course aims at giving an overview of oceanographic methods and an understanding of physical, chemical and biological processes in modern marine environments. This is a seminar-style course, with combined lectures and student participation. Student presentations are based on critical reading of research papers and integration of data and results from international oceanographic programs and ocean drilling.
Content
This is a seminar-style course with student participation, aimed at giving an introduction to oceanographic methods and an overview of physical, chemical and biological processes in modern marine environments. Specific topics will be chosen to examine processes of crustal formation, alteration, mass transfer and biological activity in continental margin, mid-ocean ridge and subduction zone settings, with consideration of data and new results obtained from international oceanographic programs and from DSDP, ODP and IODP drilling. Specific topics will vary from year to year and include: Magmatic, tectonic and hydrothermal processes at mid-ocean ridges; Life in extreme environments and the deep biosphere; Gas hydrate formation; Environmental change; Large igneous provinces & mantle plumes; The subduction factory: recycling processes & fluid fluxes in subduction zones. Student participation and discussions are based on critical reading of research papers, use of internet-based data, and web-based cruise results. The format of the course will be: lectures introducing the various themes, followed by student presentations, with time for questions and discussion. Requirements to obtain credit points are oral presentations and a short written summary of the selected themes.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Handouts will be given, where necessary.
Literature
Lists of literature relevant to the selected topics will be handed out in the course.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Every two years
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Marine Geology & Geochemistry |
|
2 h weekly |