Eric Reusser: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2020 |  |
| Name | Dr. Eric Reusser |
| eric.reusser@eaps.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Earth and Planetary Sciences |
| Relationship | Lecturer |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 651-3301-00L | Crystals and Minerals  | 4 credits | 2V + 1.5U | S. Petitgirard, E. Reusser, G. Spiekermann | |
| Abstract | To understand, qualitatively and semi-quantitatively, crystal and mineral formation, the interdependence between crystals structure, chemical composition and physical properties. This dependence is especially the case for the structural dependence of optical anisotropy and the elastic properties of the minerals as well as for the growth of crystals and their defect structures. | ||||
| Learning objective | To understand, qualitatively and semi-quantitatively, crystal and mineral formation, the interdependence between crystals structure, chemical composition and physical properties. This dependence is especially the case for the structural dependence of optical anisotropy and the elastic properties of the minerals as well as for the growth of crystals and their defect structures. | ||||
| Content | o Symmetrien und Ordnung, Punktgruppen, Translationsgruppen, Raumgruppen. o einfache Strukturtypen, dichte Kugelpackungen, Strukturbestimmende Faktoren o Chemisch Bindungen, Beziehungen zwischen Struktur und Eigenschaften eine Kristalls. o Grundlagen von Thermodynamik und Computersimulationen in der Kristallographie. o Einführung in die Mineralogie und Mineralsystematik. o Praktikum in Mineralbestimmen aufgrund makroskopischer Eigenschaften. | ||||
| Literature | 1. An Introduction to Mineral Sciences. (1992). Andrew Putnis. 2. Kleber, W., Bautsch, H. J., and Bohm, J. (1998) – Einführung in die Kristallographie, Verlag Technik GmbH Berlin. 3. Minerals. (2004). Hans-Rudolf Wenk, Andrei Bulakh | ||||
| 651-4028-00L | Physical Properties of Minerals | 3 credits | 2G | E. Reusser, M. Murakami | |
| Abstract | Physical properties of minerals, e.g. electrical properties, elasticitcal properties are discussed. The effect of the crystal symmetry on the symmetry of physical properties as well as the mathematical formulation of the physical properties are major topics. | ||||
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| 651-4055-00L | Analytical Methods in Petrology and Geology | 3 credits | 2G | E. Reusser, 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. | ||||
| Content | Introduction to analytical chemistry and atom physics. X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF), Electron Probe Microanalysis (EPMA), Laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy (LA-ICP-MS), Mass spectroscopy for light isotopes. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Short handouts for each analytical method. | ||||
| 651-4069-00L | Fluid and Melt Inclusions: Theory and Practice | 3 credits | 3P | T. Driesner, E. Reusser, P. Tollan | |
| 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 | ||||