651-4055-00L  Analytical Methods in Petrology and Geology

SemesterAutumn Semester 2023
LecturersJ. Allaz, S. Bernasconi, M. Guillong, L. Zehnder
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish


AbstractPractical work in analytical chemistry for Earth science students.
Learning objectiveKnowledge of some analytical methods used in Earth sciences, introduction to data interpretation, writing of a scientific report.
ContentIntroduction 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 notesShort handouts for each analytical method.
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesTechniques and Technologiesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesassessed
Problem-solvingassessed
Project Managementassessed
Social CompetenciesCooperation and Teamworkassessed
Personal CompetenciesCreative Thinkingassessed
Critical Thinkingassessed
Integrity and Work Ethicsassessed
Self-direction and Self-management assessed