University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 2 | Credits: 10

This module is the basis of the Atlantic Ocean Climate Scholar Programme and comprises a teaching unit, with theoretical and practical modules, on how climate and oceans interact, with particular examples from the Atlantic Ocean and higher latitudes for marine students and graduates. This is a collaboration between the Irish training school SMART (of which NUIG is a part) and the AWI (Germany). Lecturers from both NUIG and the AWI will take part along with other invited lecturers from within Europe.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Be able to explain the basic physical and biogeochemical drivers of climate change in the Atlantic Ocean
  2. Can describe in detail processes impacting the carbon system in the ocean
  3. Describe and interpret the role of Marine Ecosystems and the services they provide in the Atlantic Ocean
  4. Critically evaluate and discuss the basic science that underpins Climate Modelling of the Atlantic Ocean
  5. Evaluate and appraise current and future tools for modelling, measuring and observing the Atlantic Ocean
  6. Be aware of, and able to explain to others, past, present and future climate policy, legal issues, and marine management for the Atlantic Ocean
Assessments
  • Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers
Reading List
  1. "Ocean biogeochemical dynamics" by Jorge L. Sarmiento and Nicolas Gruber
    ISBN: 9780691017075.
    Publisher: Princeton University Press
  2. "Delving Deeper: Critical challenges for 21st century deep-sea research" by European Marine Board
    ISBN: 9789492043115.
    Publisher: European Science Foundation
  3. "Achieving Ecologically Coherent MPA Network in Europe: Science Needs and Priorities" by European Marine Board
    Publisher: European Science Foundation
  4. "Physical Oceanography with MATLAB" by Reza Malek-Madani
    ISBN: 9781584888307.
    Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC
  5. "Modeling Methods for Marine Science" by David M. Glover, William J. Jenkins, Scott C. Doney
    ISBN: 9780521867832.
    Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  6. "Climate Change 2013 – The Physical Science Basis" by IPCC
    ISBN: 9781107661820.
The above information outlines module EOS5102: "Atlantic Ocean Climate Interactions - Biogeochemistry, Ecosystems and Policy" and is valid from 2016 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.