GEOL0256-1 : Geochemistry of sediments and interstitial water

Study Programmes 2015-2016

GEOL0256-1

Geochemistry of sediments and interstitial water

Duration :

15h Th, 15h Pr

Number of credits :

Master in geology (120 ECTS)		4
Master in oceanography (120 ECTS)		3
Master in oceanography (120 ECTS)		3
Master in geology (60 ECTS)		4

Lecturer :

Nathalie Fagel

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Course contents :

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

Learning outcomes of the course :

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.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

Basic knowledge of mineral chemistry and thermodynamic.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

Analyses and interpretation of geochemical signatures of marine sediments. Treatment and interpretation of geochemical datasets. Use of excel softawre. A personal computer is requested.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

Course will be given during the first semester. Theory: 5 lectures x 2h. Practise: 5 x 2h. The course will be given in English.