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Course GEOV347

Instrumental Methods in Analytical Geochemistry

Course offered :

Number of credits 5
Course offered (semester) Spring.
Subject overlap 5 sp overlapp med GEOL347
Schedule Schedule
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Language of Instruction

English

Pre-requirements

Basic principles in earth science and geochemistry

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course GEOV347 the student should

- Understand the principles of sample preparation in analytic geochemistry

- Understand principles of the main instrumental techniques in geochemistry.

- Understand data interpretation.

Contact Information

Department of Earth Science, studiekonsulent@geo.uib.no

Course offered (semester)

Spring.

Language of Instruction

English

Aim and Content

Students will gain an overview of sample preparation and analytical techniques (trace element, major element and isotope) used in geochemistry. Participants in the course will also gain practical experience in the analytical facilities available at the Department of Earth science

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course GEOV347 the student should

- Understand the principles of sample preparation in analytic geochemistry

- Understand principles of the main instrumental techniques in geochemistry.

- Understand data interpretation.

Pre-requirements

Basic principles in earth science and geochemistry

Recommended previous knowledge

Basic principles in inorganic geochemistry

Compulsory Requirements

Practical exercises

Assessment methods

The students must hand in laboratory protocols that will be then discussed by students and teacher.

Grading Scale

Passed / failed. No grading.

Contact Information

Department of Earth Science, studiekonsulent@geo.uib.no