| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
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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. |
