Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2021
Earth Sciences Master  | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Major in Geology | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compulsory Module in Analytical Methods in Earth Sciences Students have to complete 6 credits in part A, and 6 credits in part B. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Part B: Methods | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 651-4055-00L | Analytical Methods in Petrology and Geology | W+ | 3 credits | 2G | J. Allaz, S. Bernasconi, M. Guillong, L. Zehnder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 651-4117-00L | Sediment Analysis  Prerequisite: Successful completion of the MSc-course "Sedimentology I" (651-4041-00L). | W+ | 3 credits | 2G | M. G. Fellin, A. Gilli, V. Picotti | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Theoretical background and application of some basic methods for sediment analysis. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The main goal is to learn how to apply the analysis of the texture and grain-size of sediments to constrain the sedimentary processes and environments. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | A one-day fieldtrip to a local outcrop to learn how to describe sediments in the field and to collect samples for grain-size and compositional analysis. Application of the same analytical techniques on samples of unknown origin: the sampling sites will be revealed at the end of the course. Discussion of the theoretical background and of the results in class. At the end of the course, the student will have to hand in a report with the presentation and discussion of all the data produced during the course. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | For the various analytical methods English texts will be provided in class. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Introduction to clastic sedimentology. R.J. Cheel, Brock University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 651-4063-00L | X-Ray Powder Diffraction Number of participants limited to 18. | W+ | 3 credits | 2G | M. Plötze | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | In the course the students learn to measure X-ray diffraction patterns of minerals and to evaluate these using different software for qualitative and quantitative mineral composition as well as crystallographic parameters. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Upon successful completion of this course students are able to: - describe the principle of X-ray diffraction analysis - carry out a qualitative and quantitative mineralogical analysis independently, - critically assess the data, - communicate the results in a scientific report. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Fundamental principles of X-ray diffraction Setup and operation of X-ray diffractometers Interpretation of powder diffraction data Qualitative and quantitative phase analysis of crystalline powders (e.g. with Rietveld analysis) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Selected handouts will be made available in the lecture | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | BRINDLEY G.W. and BROWN G. (ed) Crystal structures of clay minerals and their X-ray identification. London : Mineralogical Society monograph no. 5 (1984) (Link) DINNEBIER, R.E. et al.: Powder Diffraction. Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, 2008. (http://pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/eBook/978-0-85404-231-9) PECHARSKY, V.K. and ZAVALIJ, P.Y: Fundamentals of Powder Diffraction and Structural Characterization of Materials. Springer, 2009. (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-0-387-09579-0?page=2#toc) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The course includes a high portion of practical exercises in sample preparation as well as measurement and evaluation of X-ray powder diffraction data. Own sample will be analysed qualitatively and quantitatively. Knowledge in mineralogy of this system is essential. Software will be provided for future use on own Laptop. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 651-4131-00L | Introduction to Digital Mapping Does not take place this semester. Number of participants limited to 20. | W+ Dr | 2 credits | 3V | to be announced | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This course gives an introduction to digital mapping in geosciences from data collection to the final map/model construction. The course focuses on the practical application of different digital mapping tools. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The students are able to • describe possible applications using digital mapping devices in geosciences • apply selected digital mapping tools in the office and in the field • visualize field data • evaluate 2D and 3D geodata for the development of a geological model | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | The following topics are covered • Sensor specifications of tablets and smartphones • Field apps and databases used in digital mapping • Access to spatial geodata in Switzerland, but also worldwide • Visualization of 2D and 3D data • Several case studies on digital mapping • 1 day excursion with practical training underground and with surface geology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisite is • 651-4031-00 Geographic Information Systems or an equivalent course • 651-3482-00 Geological Field Course II: Sedimentary Rocks or an equivalent course | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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