Stefano Bernasconi: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2019 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Stefano Bernasconi |
| Name variants | Stefano M. Bernasconi Stefano Bernasconi Stefano Michele Bernasconi |
| Field | Isotopengeochemie/Biogeochemie |
| Address | Geologisches Institut ETH Zürich, NO G 51.3 Sonneggstrasse 5 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 36 93 |
| stefano.bernasconi@eaps.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Earth and Planetary Sciences |
| Relationship | Adjunct Professor and Privatdozent |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 651-1091-02L | Geological Colloquium | 0 credits | 2K | S. Bernasconi | |
| Abstract | Invited speakers from the entire range of Earth Sciences. | ||||
| Learning objective | Selected themes in sedimentology, tectonics, paläontology, geophysics, mineralogy, paleoclimate and engineering geology on a regional and global scale. | ||||
| Content | According to variable program. | ||||
| Lecture notes | No | ||||
| Literature | No | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The presentations are held in German. Membership of the Geological Society in Zurich is not required. | ||||
| 651-3501-00L | Geochemistry II The course replaces 651-3501-00 Isotopengeochemie und Isotopengeologie. Students who completed Isotopengeochemie und Isotopengeologie are not eligible to Geochemie II. | 3 credits | 2G | S. Bernasconi, M. Schönbächler | |
| Abstract | The course focuses on the most important systems of radioactive and stable isotopes used in geochemistry and geology. Applications of isotope geochemistry for solving fundamental geological problems are discussed on the basis of case studies. | ||||
| Learning objective | Development of a basic knowledge and understanding of the applications of the most important systems of stable and radiogenic isotopes. | ||||
| Content | The following methods will be discussed in detail: the radioactive-radiogenic systems Rb-Sr, Sm-Nd, U-Th-Pb and K-Ar, as well as the stable isotope systems of oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, sulfur and hydrogen. We will discuss how these methods are used in the following research fields: geochemistry of the earth, age dating, paleotemperature reconstructions, evolution of the crust and mantle reservoirs, sediment diagenesis, fluid rock interactions, hydrothermal activity, paleoceanography, biogeochemical cycles. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Slides are provided online. | ||||
| Literature | - Gunter Faure and Teresa M. Mensing. (2005): Isotopes : principles and applications. 3nd Ed. John Wiley & Sons. 897.pp - Dickin A. P., Radiogenic Isotope Geology, (2005), Cambridge University Press - Sharp Z.D. (2006) Principles of stable isotope geochemistry. Prentice Hall 360 pp. can be downloaded for free from http://csi.unm.edu William White (2011) Geochemistry http://www.geo.cornell.edu/geology/classes/geo455/Chapters.HTML | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisites: Geochemie I: (Bachelor course) | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| 651-4225-00L | Topics in Geochemistry Does not take place this semester. | 3 credits | 2G | S. Bernasconi, G. Bernasconi-Green | |
| Abstract | In this course we present and discuss advanced topics in geochemistry based on the critical reading of research papers. Themes include hydrothermal geochemistry, isotopes in meterorites, low temperature geochemistry and biogeochemistry. | ||||
| Learning objective | The goal of the course is discuss topics in advanced geochemistry which were not covered in other general and specialized geochemistry courses. In addition, we aim at training the student's ability to critically evaluate research papers and to summarize the findings concisely in an oral presentation. | ||||
| Content | Themes will vary from year to year and suggestions from students are welcome. Some possible topics are: Organic geochemistry. Isotope geochemistry of organic matter: carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen. Multiply-substituted isotopologues. Mass-independent fractionations. Mass transfer and isotopes in modern and ancient ocean-floor hydrothermal systems and subduction zone environments. Noble gas geochemistry: terrestrial and extraterrestrial applications | ||||
| Lecture notes | None | ||||
| Literature | Will be identified based on the chosen topic. | ||||