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NIGB21022U High Temperature Isotope Geochemistry and Geochronology

Course Description

The course covers the principles of high-temperature isotope geochemistry and geochronology, including the use of radiogenic and non-traditional isotope systems to constrain major milestones in the formation of planet Earth.

Learning Outcome

• Knowledge of important radiogenic and non-traditional isotope systems
• Knowledge of the importance of element-mineral-melt distribution coefficients in magmatic and metamorphic processes
• Deepened understanding of the behavior of rare earth elements in magmatic and metamorphic processes
• Knowledge of the major factors that control blocking/closure temperatures of radiogenic systems in minerals
• Ability to differentiate between major isotope tracer systems in magmatic/metamorphic evolution and radiogenic systems used for geochronology

Skills

• Students learn how to correctly interpret geochronological results
• Students learn how to understand parent-daughter element fractionations and the use of important isotope tracer systems in magmatic differentiation processes
• Students learn how to apply some of the more relevant and used systems in particular case studies
• The students are capable of discriminating between absolute, relative, and model age dating approaches and learn how to apply the radiogenic decay system equations to each of the geochronological fields

Competences

• The course provides students with a relevant overview of some of the most widespread isotope systems used to tackle magmatic, metamorphic, and ore deposits related problems in modern geology
• The understanding of the working of the respective isotope systems is based on fundamental geochemical principles and mechanisms
• The Students learn to critically analyze and interpret geochronological data and are familiarized with the pro’s and major limitations to the use radiogenic isotope systems in geochronological applications

Literature

Please see Absalon for recommended literature.

Recommended Academic Qualifications

An understanding of the major geochemical principles with respect to the behavior of important groups of elements in magmatic, metamorphic, and hydrothermal processes is desirable.

Teaching and Learning Methods

A mixture of lectures and interspersed exercises with a PowerPoint framework at its base.

Workload

• Category: Lectures, Preparation, Exercises
• Hours: 21 (Lectures), 164 (Preparation), 21 (Exercises)
• Total: 206 hours

Exam

• Credit: 7.5 ECTS
• Type of assessment: Continuous assessment, 2*2 hours
• Type of assessment details: The final marking is based on two 2-hour written tests, each weighed 50%
• Aid: Only certain aids allowed (scientific pocket calculator, pencil, and ruler)
• Marking scale: 7-point grading scale
• Censorship form: No external censorship, several internal examiners
• Re-exam: 4 hours written exam under invigilation

Course Information

• Language: English
• Course code: NIGB21022U
• Credit: 7.5 ECTS
• Level: Bachelor
• Duration: 1 block
• Placement: Block 3
• Schedule: B1
• Course capacity: 55

Study Board

• Study Board of Geosciences and Management

Contracting Department

• Department of Geoscience and Natural Resource Management

Contracting Faculty

• Faculty of Science

Course Coordinators

• Pedro Waterton