Duration
5h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits
| Doctoral training in sciences (BBMC) | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Schedule
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, hybrid learning)
5h of lectures and 15h of preparation in the lab.
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
Recommended or required readings
Reference book: Potts L.W. (1987). Quantitative analysis : theory and practice.
Assessment methods and criteria
Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
The oral examination will include questions about theory and labs.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Vander Auwera-Coppens Pétrologie, Géochimie endogènes et pétrophysique, Bât. B20, 4000 Liège (Sart Tilman) Tél.: 04/366.22.53 -mailto:jvdauwera@ulg.ac.be Secretariat: Mrs M.Guadagnano and J. Schmetz Tél.: 04/366.22.51 - mailto:m.guadagnano@uliege.be, joelle.schmetz@ulg.ac.be