Geochemistry
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
Knowledge and understanding: the course will give the basic principles of in geochemistry.
Applying knowledge and understanding: the course will give the tools necessary to apply the basic principles of geochemistry to applied and basic science.
Applying knowledge and understanding: the course will give the tools necessary to apply the basic principles of geochemistry to applied and basic science.
Expected learning outcomes
Making judgements: the course aims to increase the ability of independent judgements in the field of geochemistry.
Communication skills: the course aims to increase the ability of the students to transfer the basic principles of geochemistry to specialist and not specialist persons.
Learning skills: the course will give the basic geochemical knowledge necessary to start higher level studies.
Communication skills: the course aims to increase the ability of the students to transfer the basic principles of geochemistry to specialist and not specialist persons.
Learning skills: the course will give the basic geochemical knowledge necessary to start higher level studies.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
1. Basics of nucleosynthesis and cosmochemistry
2. The periodic properties of the elements
3. The geochemical classification of the elements
4. Trace elements in minerals
5. Trace elements distribution in high temperature processes
6. Radiogenic isotopes and geochronology (Rb-Sr, Sm-Nd, U-Pb, Lu-Hf)
7. Trace element and radiogenic isotopes as petrogentic tracers
8. Geochemistry of stable isotopes (C-O-H)
9. Low temperature geochemistry and water-rock interaction
10. Basics of analytical chemistry
11. Laboratory activity
2. The periodic properties of the elements
3. The geochemical classification of the elements
4. Trace elements in minerals
5. Trace elements distribution in high temperature processes
6. Radiogenic isotopes and geochronology (Rb-Sr, Sm-Nd, U-Pb, Lu-Hf)
7. Trace element and radiogenic isotopes as petrogentic tracers
8. Geochemistry of stable isotopes (C-O-H)
9. Low temperature geochemistry and water-rock interaction
10. Basics of analytical chemistry
11. Laboratory activity
Prerequisites for admission
The student is required to have a basic knowledge in chemistry and is strongly suggested to have also a basic knowledge in mineralogy and petrography. The credits in "Chemistry and laboratory" are mandatory whereas those in Mineralogy and Petrography are suggested.
Teaching methods
Frontal lecture and practical laboratory
Teaching Resources
Slides of the lectures and the following books: Geochimica e Ambiente (Dongarra -Varrica); Radiogenic Isotope Geology (Dikin); Principles and Applications of Geochemistry (Faure)
Assessment methods and Criteria
Learning outcomes are verified with an oral examination consisting in an interview about the program of the course. The interview aims to assess the knowledge and the understanding of the subject and the way of express the acquired concepts in a scientifically correct language.
GEO/08 - GEOCHEMISTRY AND VOLCANOLOGY - University credits: 6
Practicals: 6 hours
Lessons: 44 hours
Lessons: 44 hours
Professors:
Cannao' Enrico, Tiepolo Massimo
Shifts:
Professor:
Tiepolo Massimo
Turno I
Professor:
Cannao' EnricoTurno II
Professor:
Cannao' EnricoTurno III
Professor:
Cannao' EnricoTurno IV
Professor:
Cannao' EnricoEducational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
By appointment (just send me an email). Drop-ins are welcome too.
Via S. Botticelli 23, room #2084
Reception:
Monday 12.30-13.30
via Boticelli 23