651-4055-00L
Analytical Methods in Petrology and Geology Courses Number Title Hours Lecturers 651-4055-00 G Analytical Methods in Petrology and GeologyIntroductory lectures in the first week of the semester followed by lab exercises during the first half of the semester including: Electron Probe Microanalyzer (EPMA), laser ablation ICP-MS (LA-ICP-MS), mass spectroscopy for light isotopes, X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and X-ray Fluorescence (XRF).
28s hrs J. Allaz ,
S. Bernasconi ,
M. Guillong ,
L. Zehnder
Catalogue data Abstract Practical work in analytical chemistry for Earth science students. Learning objective Knowledge of some analytical methods used in Earth sciences, introduction to data interpretation, writing of a scientific report. Content Introduction to analytical geochemistry and atom physics, notably: - X-ray diffraction (XRD), - X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF), - Electron Probe Microanalyzer (EPMA), - Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy (LA-ICP-MS), - Mass spectroscopy for light isotopes. Lecture notes Short handouts for each analytical method. Competencies Subject-specific Competencies Techniques and Technologies assessed Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies assessed Problem-solving assessed Project Management assessed Social Competencies Cooperation and Teamwork assessed Personal Competencies Creative Thinking assessed Critical Thinking assessed Integrity and Work Ethics assessed Self-direction and Self-management assessed
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Performance assessment as a semester course ECTS credits 3 credits Examiners J. Allaz ,
S. Bernasconi ,
M. Guillong ,
L. Zehnder Type graded semester performance Language of examination English Repetition Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. Additional information on mode of examination Evaluation of the laboratory reports.
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