Thomas Driesner: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2021 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Thomas Driesner |
| Field | Geochemie |
| Address | Inst. für Geochemie und Petrologie ETH Zürich, NW F 72 Clausiusstrasse 25 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 68 03 |
| Fax | +41 44 632 18 27 |
| thomas.driesner@eaps.ethz.ch | |
| URL | https://mineralsystems.ethz.ch/people/profile.thomas-driesner.html |
| Department | Earth and Planetary Sciences |
| Relationship | Adjunct Professor and Privatdozent |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 651-4051-00L | Reflected Light Microscopy and Ore Deposits Practical  Number of participants limited to 19. | 2 credits | 2P | T. Driesner | |
| Abstract | Introduction to reflected light microscopy. Use of the microscope. Identification of opaque minerals through the use of determination tables. Description of textures and paragenetic sequences. Taking the course in parallel with Ore Deposits I (651-4037-00L) is recommended. | ||||
| Learning objective | Recognition of the most important ore minerals in polished section, interpretation of mineral textures in geologcal context | ||||
| Content | Introduction to reflected light microscopy as a petrographic technique. Leaning main diagnostic criteria. Study of small selection of important and characteristic minerals. Interpreting polished (thin) sections as exercise | ||||
| Lecture notes | To be handed out in class | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Credits and mark based on independent description of selected sample(s) towards the end of the course | ||||
| 651-4069-00L | Fluid and Melt Inclusions: Theory and Practice Does not take place this semester. | 3 credits | 3P | T. Driesner, to be announced | |
| Abstract | Block course involving lectures, exercises and practical application of inclusion petrography, microthermometry, Raman and LA-ICPMS microanlysis | ||||
| Learning objective | Practical ability to carry out a meaningful fluid or melt inclusion study in the fields of geochemistry, petrology or resource geology, involving problem definition, research planning, quantitative measurements using a combination of techniques, critical interpretation and correct documentation of results. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Handouts with extensive list of primary literature available | ||||
| Literature | Goldstein and Reynolds (1994): CD available for in-house use | ||||
| 651-4221-00L | Numerical Modelling of Ore Forming Hydrothermal Processes | 3 credits | 2G | T. Driesner | |
| Abstract | Introduction to computer tools for the simulation of hydrothermal fluid flow and hydrothermal reactions. The computer programs are handed out to the students and can be run on normal laptop PCs (Windows operating system; MAC or Linux users will have to install a virtual machine or team up with a colleague with a Window computer). No programming knowledge is necessary. | ||||
| Learning objective | Learn how to use the simulation programs HYDROTHERM and Geochemist's Workbench to explore how hydrothermal or deposition works. | ||||
| Content | Introduction to computer tools for the simulation of hydrothermal processes: HYDROTHERM for fluid flow simulations, Geochemist's Workbench for thermodynamic modeling. While learning the respective computer programs is an essential part of the course, the emphasis will be on using these tools to learn how the physics and chemistry of hydrothermal system actually work. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Computer programs and course material will be distributed during the course. | ||||
| Literature | Ingebritsen S.E., Sanford W., Neuzil C. (2006) Groundwater in geologic processes. Cambridge University Press Bethke C.M. (1996) Geochemical reaction modeling. Oxford University Press Turcotte D.L., Schubert G. (2001) Geodynamics, 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press. | ||||