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| GEOL0225-3 | Analytical Geochemistry
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| Duration : | 10h Th, 10h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Nathalie Fagel |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| 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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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Introduction to several methods frequently used in Earth Sciences |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Geochemistry and isotopic geochemistry courses. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Visit of geochemical laboratory
Practical exercices (isotopic dilution, calibration curve, detection limit calculation, mass fractionation) |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Cursus will be given during the second semester. The cursus will be given in 5 times 4 hours (2h theory followed by 2h of exercices).
Theory - Presentation of main concepts.
TP - Exercice with computer (bring your laptop if any). Calculation from database using simple spreadsheet (e.g., excel). |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Copy of figures available. Reference books:
Potts 1986, Handbook of Silicate Rock Analysis, Chapman and Hal ; Rollinson 1993, Using geochemichal data, Longman; Gill 1997, Modern analytical geochemistry, Longman. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Examination will include two parts.
Theory (80% of final quotation) - Individual oral examination (15 minutes + preparation). Comments of figures and/or tables presented during the lectures.
TP - Individual written report (20% final evaluation), max. 2 pages per TP. |
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Contacts :
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| 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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