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
Prerequisites / Notice
Prerequisites:
Geochemie I: (Bachelor course)
Competencies
Subject-specific Competencies
Concepts and Theories
assessed
Techniques and Technologies
assessed
Method-specific Competencies
Analytical Competencies
assessed
Personal Competencies
Critical Thinking
assessed
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examination
written 60 minutes
Additional information on mode of examination
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Written aids
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Learning materials
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Groups
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Restrictions
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Performance assessment as a semester course