Radiogenic and Stable Isotope Radiogenic and Stable Isotope Geochemistry
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| Number of credits | 10 |
| Course offered (semester) | Spring |
| Subject overlap | 10 sp overlapp med GEOL342 |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Language of Instruction
English
Pre-requirements
Basic principles of sedimentologi, palaeoceanography and palaeoclimatology.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course GEOV342 a student should:
- understand the geological problems that can be solved by isotope methods.
- have the adequate background for the application of isotopes in geological studies.
Contact Information
Student Adviser, Department of Earth Science, E-mail: studiekonsulent@geo.uib.no
Course offered (semester)
Spring
Language of Instruction
English
Aim and Content
This course provides an introduction to the principles of radiogenic and stable isotope geochemistry, and to the application of isotopes in geological studies. The radiogenic isotopes (e.g., Rb/Sr, Sm/Nd and U-Th-Pb) and their geological applications will be reviewed in the first part of the course. The second part of the course deals with the stable isotopes (such as H, O, C, N). The factors that control the distribution and fractionation of stable isotopes in natural systems and their application in paleoceanography and paleoclimatology will also be reviewed.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course GEOV342 a student should:
- understand the geological problems that can be solved by isotope methods.
- have the adequate background for the application of isotopes in geological studies.
Pre-requirements
Basic principles of sedimentologi, palaeoceanography and palaeoclimatology.
Compulsory Requirements
Exercises
Assessment methods
Written assignment
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Contact Information
Student Adviser, Department of Earth Science, E-mail: studiekonsulent@geo.uib.no