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| GEOL0225-3 | Analytical Geochemistry
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| Duration : | 10h Th, 10h Pr |
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| Holder(s) : | Nathalie Fagel |
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| Language : | Langue française |
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| Course contents : | The course includes the following topics:
-preparation of geological samples;
-presentation of the principal techniques used in the Earth Sciences: atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES); inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and multi-collection (MC-ICP-MS); thermal ionisation mass spectrometry (TIMS); X-ray fluorescence (XRF), electron microprobe. |
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| Course objective : | Introduction to several methods frequently used in Earth Sciences |
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| Prerequisites : | Geochemistry and isotopic geochemistry courses. |
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| Workshops : | Visit of geochemical laboratory
4 Practical lessons with exercices on isotopic dilution, detection limit calculation... |
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| Organization : | The cursus will be given in 5 times 4 hours (2h theory, 2h exercices).
Theory - Powerpoint presentation of main concept.
TP - Exercice with computer (bring your laptop if any). Calculation from database using simple spreadsheet (e.g., excel). |
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| Written notes : | Notes provided during the lectures.
Reference book:
Potts P.J. (1986), Handbook of Silicate Rock Analysis, Chapman and Hal |
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| Assessment : | Examination will include two parts.
Theory (50% of final quotation) - Individual oral examination (15 minutes + preparation). Comments of figures and/or tables presented during the lectures.
TP
Personal work (50% of final quotation). Selection of one scientific paper. Description of sample preparation, method desciption, evaluation of analytical accuracy of the results. Oral presentation (15 minutes) with supports and short written report. |
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| Contacts : | N. Fagel
U.R. AGEs -Argiles, Géochimie et Environnement sédimentaires, Bât. B18, 4000 Liège (Sart Tilman)
Tél: 04/366.22.09; Fax: 04/3662029
e-mail : nathalie.fagel@ulg.ac.be |
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