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| GEOL0256-1 | Geochemistry of sediments and interstitial water
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| Duration : | 15h Th, 15h 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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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, review in January |
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Course contents :
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| Study of basic geochemical concepts requested for the interpretation of the geochemical signature of marine sediment records. Examples from literature and from personal proposals.
The cursus is divided in five parts:
- introduction;
- diagenetic processes;
- interstitial water;
- cycle of metallic elements;
- paleoceanographical tracers |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Study of chemical processes leading to formation of sedimentary rocks. Analyses of physical and chemical modifications through early diagenesis. Influence of kinetics and bacterial activity. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basic knowledge of mineral chemistry and thermodynamic. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Analyses and interpretation of geochemical signatures of marine sediments. Treatment and interpretation of geochemical datasets. Use of excel softawre. A personal computer is requested. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Course will be given during the first semester. Theory: 5 lectures x 2h. Practise: 5 x 2h. The course will be given in English. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| A French syllabus is available. Slides are in English. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| 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 (0.50% of final quotation). Selection of a scientific paper related to sedimentary geochemistry. Oral presentation with supports (15 minutes) and short written report (max 2 pages). |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| Lectures take place tuesday am 9-13h from 16th September. Local B18/R88. |
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Contacts :
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| Nathalie Fagel
Chargée de cours, Département de Géologie
Research Unit AGEs - Argiles, Géochimie et Environnements sédimentaires - B18, Allée du 6 Août, B-4000 Liège, Belgium
Fax:04.366.2029,
Tel: 04.366.2209,
e-mail: nathalie.fagel@ulg.ac.be
www.ulg.ac.be/urap |
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| Items online : |
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| cours géochimie des sédiments et eaux interstitielles |
| Diapositives et notes du cours |
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