651-4055-00L  Analytical Methods in Petrology and Geology

SemesterAutumn Semester 2021
LecturersJ. Allaz, S. Bernasconi, M. Guillong, L. Zehnder
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
651-4055-00 GAnalytical Methods in Petrology and Geology
Introductory 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
Thu14:15-18:00NO »
23.09.14:15-18:00NO D 11 »
30.09.14:15-15:00NO D 11 »
J. Allaz, S. Bernasconi, M. Guillong, L. Zehnder

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AbstractPractical work in analytical chemistry for Earth science students.
Learning objectiveKnowledge of some analytical methods used in Earth sciences, introduction to data interpretation, writing of a scientific report.
ContentIntroduction 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 notesShort handouts for each analytical method.
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesTechniques and Technologiesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesassessed
Problem-solvingassessed
Project Managementassessed
Social CompetenciesCooperation and Teamworkassessed
Personal CompetenciesCreative Thinkingassessed
Critical Thinkingassessed
Integrity and Work Ethicsassessed
Self-direction and Self-management assessed

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersJ. Allaz, S. Bernasconi, M. Guillong, L. Zehnder
Typegraded semester performance
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionRepetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examinationEvaluation of the laboratory reports.

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ProgrammeSectionType
Earth Sciences MasterPart B: MethodsW+Information