Henner Busemann: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2024 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Henner Busemann |
| Address | Inst. für Geochemie und Petrologie ETH Zürich, NW C 84 Clausiusstrasse 25 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 633 82 28 |
| Fax | +41 44 632 11 79 |
| henner.busemann@eaps.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Earth and Planetary Sciences |
| Relationship | Adjunct Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |||||||||||||||||
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| 651-3597-00L | Bachelor's Seminar I | 2 credits | 2G | H. Stoll, H. Busemann, J. D. Rickli | |||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | In this seminar, students learn to search efficiently for scientific literature and to present scientific findings orally and in written form. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The students learn the principles of presenting scientific material orally. They become acquainted with the structure of scientific publications, and learn how to find, read and evaluate scientific literature. Furthermore, the course will introduce basic aspects of scientific writing. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 651-4227-00L | Planetary Sciences: a Chemical Perspective | 3 credits | 2G | M. Schönbächler, H. Busemann, M. Ek | |||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Formation and evolution of the solar system and its planets from a geochemical perspective | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | To understand the formation and evolution of the solar system and its planets from a geochemical perspective | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | The Sun and solid objects in the solar system (planets, comets, asteroids, meteorites, interplanetary dust) are discussed from a geochemical perspective. What does their present-day composition tell us about the origin, formation and evolution of the solar system? The lectures introduce the basics of the terrestrial and giant planets, comets and asteroids, gained from modern space missions and the study of extraterrestrial materials. The chemical and isotopic composition of meteorites, being the most primitive material available for study, is a further major topic. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Sildes and additional materials are available electronically | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 651-4229-00L | Advanced Geochronology | 3 credits | 2G | M. Guillong, H. Busemann, M. G. Fellin, D. Szymanowski | |||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This lecture gives an overview of methods and applications of geochronology across a wide range of Earth Science disciplines. Several in their field specialized lecturers cover the principles and methods and will give insight into recent applications and research projects. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The purpose of this lecture is to provide a comprehensive overview of: a) the different radiometric methods in Geology, the different dating tasks and the constraints put by the complexity of natural systems, including dating by cosmogenic nuclides, b) the various analytical tools available today for radiometric dating, their advantages and disadvantages, c) the use of noble gases in Geochemistry and d) detailed description of case studies, as examples of approach of a number of geological problems and interpretation of the data. At the end students know the different isotope systems, methods and their application. Understand literature and critical reading and interpretation of published data is possible. For simple geochronological questions they can describe a scientific approach and possible solution. They can plot and interprete data using IsoplotR for different applications. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | 1. Introduction and overview, Data visualization and statistics in IsoplotR, Principles of U-Pb geochronology 2. In situ U-Pb geochronology 1 (LA-ICPMS/SIMS principles, zircon) 3. In situ U-Pb geochronology 2 (calcite, garnet, other minerals) 4. High-precision ID-TIMS U-Pb geochronology (principles and applications) 5. High-precision U-series geochronology (carbonates, silicates) 6. In situ U-series geochronology (zircon, garnet etc.) 7. K-Ar and 40Ar/39Ar geochronology , Principles and Applications 8. Fission Track dating 9. U-Th/He dating 10. Thermochronology applications/lab visit 11. Noble gases - basics, reservoirs, geo/cosmochem. applications: mainly chronology 12. Cosmogenic nuclides (stable and radionuclides) - basics, geo/cosmochem. applications, C14 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Script (for part of the lecture), partly power point presentations (in the web) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | http://elementsmagazine.org/get_pdf.php?fn=e9_1.pdf&dr=e9_1 Geochronology and Thermochronology Author(s):Peter W. ReinersRichard W. CarlsonPaul R. RenneKari M. CooperDarryl E. GrangerNoah M. McLeanBlair Schoene First published:8 January 2018 Online ISBN:9781118455876 |DOI:10.1002/9781118455876 - Faure, G. and Mensing, T. (2005): Isotopes. Principles and applications. 3rd ed. John Wiley and Sons. - Dickin, A. (2005): Radiogenic Isotope Geology. 2nd ed. Cambridge University press. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 651-7011-00L | Introduction to Planetary Science  | 4 credits | 2G | M. Schönbächler, H. Busemann, M. Ek, C. Gillmann, A. Mittelholz | |||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This course aims to provide an understanding of the formation, evolution, composition, structure and dynamics of planetary bodies in our solar system and beyond, including new developments in the field and links to past, current and future space missions. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The goal of this course is to enable students to understand current knowledge and uncertainties regarding the formation, evolution, composition, structure and dynamics of planets, moons, asteroids and comets in our solar system, as well as ongoing discoveries from space missions and planets around other stars. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | The main topics covered are: Orbital Dynamics and Tides, Solar Heating and Energy Transport, Chronology and Compositions (bulk and isotopic), Geochemical Concepts, Planetary Atmospheres, Planetary Surfaces, Planetary Interiors, Asteroids and Meteorites, Comets, Planetary Rings, Magnetic Fields and Magnetospheres, the Sun and Stars, Planet Formation, Exoplanets and Exobiology. The lectures introduce the basics of the terrestrial and giant planets, comets, and asteroids, gained from modern space missions and the study of extraterrestrial material from both the physical and geochemical perspectives. Students will practice making quantitative calculations relevant to various aspects of these topics through homework. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Students who completed either: 651-4010-00L Planetary Sciences: a Physical Perspective or 651-4227-00L Planetary Sciences: a Chemical Perspective are not entitled to register for this course. | ||||||||||||||||||||