Study Programmes 2016-2017
WARNING : 2015-2016 version of the course specifications
SDOC0054-1  
Rock analysis using spectrometry and X-ray fluorescence
Duration :
5h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits :
Doctoral training in sciences (BBMC)3
Lecturer :
Jacqueline Vander Auwera
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents :
The course includes the following topics: the different parts of the XRay fluorescence spectrometer (XRay tube, spectrometer, detectors); interactions between XRay and matter; matrix effects and their corrections; sample preparation.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit :
The course aims at providing a basic knowledge for the quantitative analysis of major and trace elements in geological samples.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Reference is being made to chemistry and geochemistry.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
During the practical labs, the students will learn how to prepare geological samples and analyze them with the XRay spectrometer.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
5h of lectures and 15h of preparation in the lab.
Recommended or required readings :
Reference book: Potts L.W. (1987). Quantitative analysis : theory and practice.
Assessment methods and criteria :
The oral examination will include questions about theory and labs.
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
Contacts :
J. Vander Auwera Pétrologie et Géochimie endogènes, Bât. B20, 4000 Liège (Sart Tilman) Tél.: 04/366.22.53 - e-mail : jvdauwera@ulg.ac.be Secretary: Mme M. Guadagnano Tél.:04/366.22.51 -: mailto:m.guadagnano@ulg.ac.be(m.guadagnano@ulg.ac.be )
Mme Joëlle Schmetz mailto:Joelle.Schmetz@ulg.ac.be(Joelle.Schmetz@ulg.ac.be)