701-1313-00L  Isotopes and Biomarkers in Biogeochemistry

SemesterAutumn Semester 2022
LecturersC. Schubert, N. Casacuberta Arola, R. Kipfer
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
701-1313-00 GIsotopes and Biomarkers in Biogeochemistry2 hrs
Tue14:15-16:00CHN F 42 »
C. Schubert, N. Casacuberta Arola, R. Kipfer

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AbstractThe course introduces the scientific concepts and typical applications of tracers in biogeochemistry. The course covers stable and radioactive isotopes, geochemical tracers and biomarkers and their application in biogeochemical processes as well as regional and global cycles. The course provides essential theoretical background for the lab course "Isotopic and Organic Tracers Laboratory".
ObjectiveThe course aims at understanding the fractionation of stable isotopes in biogeochemical processes. Students learn to know the origin and decay modes of relevant radiogenic isotopes. They discover the spectrum of possible geochemical tracers and biomarkers, their potential and limitations and get familiar with important applications
ContentGeogenic and cosmogenic radionuclides (sources, decay chains);
stable isotopes in biogeochemistry (nataural abundance, fractionation);
geochemical tracers for processes such as erosion, productivity, redox fronts; biomarkers for specific microbial processes.
Lecture noteshandouts will be provided for every chapter
LiteratureA list of relevant books and papers will be provided
Prerequisites / NoticeStudents should have a basic knowledge of biogeochemical processes (BSc course on Biogeochemical processes in aquatic systems or equivalent)

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersC. Schubert, N. Casacuberta Arola, R. Kipfer
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationwritten 75 minutes
Written aidsElectronic calculator, lecture notes, scripts, slides
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ProgrammeSectionType
Atmospheric and Climate Science MasterMinor in BiogeochemistryWInformation
Doctorate Environmental SciencesBiogeochemistry and Pollutant DynamicsWInformation
Environmental Sciences MasterBiogeochemical ProcessesWInformation