701-1331-00L  Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements Laboratory

Courses

Number	Title	Hours		Lecturers
701-1331-00 P	Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements Laboratory	4 hrs	Thu 08:15-18:00 CHN D 53.2 » 07.11. 08:15-10:00 ML E 13 » 12.12. 08:15-18:00 HG F 26.1 » 19.12. 08:15-18:00 HG F 26.1 »	P. Lefebvre, A. Grigg, M. Le Bars

Catalogue data

Abstract	The course offers a practical introduction into the investigation of the biogeochemistry of trace elements. Laboratory experiments are performed to study a selected environmental process. Advanced techniques for the analysis of total element contents and element speciation are used. The experimental findings are interpreted and discussed in their environmental context.
Learning objective	The objective of this course, is to offer students a practical introduction into the investigation of the biogeochemistry of trace elements. During the course, students will become familiar with some of the key experimental approaches typically used in the investigation of the biogeochemistry of trace elements in the laboratory. In addition, students will learn to use different advanced analytical techniques to measure the total content and the speciation of trace elements in both liquid and solid samples. The students will interpret and discuss their experimental findings in the context of the studied environmental system.
Content	Laboratory experiments are designed and performed to study the interplay of various biogeochemical processes in a specific environmental system. Moreover, the effect of these processes on the biogeochemical cycling of trace elements in the environment will be considered. Advanced techniques for the analysis of total element contents and element speciation are used. The experimental findings are interpreted and discussed in the context of the the environmental system under investigation.
Lecture notes	Selected handouts will be distributed during the course.
Literature	All neccessary literature will be uploaded to moodle during the course.
Prerequisites / Notice	Pre- or corequisite: Lecture "Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements".
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Techniques and Technologies assessed Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies assessed Social Competencies Cooperation and Teamwork fostered Personal Competencies Critical Thinking fostered

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	3 credits
Examiners	P. Lefebvre, A. Grigg, M. Le Bars
Type	ungraded semester performance
Language of examination	English
Repetition	Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.

Learning materials

Groups

Restrictions

General	: Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers
Places	16 at the most
Priority	Registration for the course unit is until 11.10.2024 only possible for the primary target group
Primary target group	Environmental Sciences MSc (736000)
Waiting list	until 18.10.2024

Offered in

Programme	Section	Type
Environmental Sciences Master	Methods and Tools: Lab Courses	W