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Sedimentary Petrography and Microscopy
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Abstract
Microscopy of carbonate (1st half of semester) and sliciclastic rocks (2nd half) rocks as well as siliceous, phosphatic and evaporitic sediements.
Objective
Description of grains and cement/matrix, texture, classification of the main sedimentary rocks. Discussion and interpretation of the environment of sedimentation. Diagenetic Processes.
Content
Microscopy of carbonate and siliciclastic rocks, siliceous and phosphatic rocks, their origin and classification. Diagenesis.
Resources
Lecture Notes
English textbooks recommended
Literature
Tucker, M.E. (2001): Sedimentary Petrology-An introduction to the Origin of Sedimentary Rocks, 3rd Editition. Blackwell Science Ltd., Oxford, 262 p.
Learning Materials (Links)
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 24
Course Components
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Sedimentary Petrography and Microscopy
Safety Concept Microscopy Exercises:
a) the safety concepts for teaching and the protection concept for practical laboratory courses of ETH Zurich must be followed,
b) Students and lecturers must wear face masks
c) In order to protect the eyepieces from contamination by the eyes, protective goggles are mandatory
d) Disinfectant is available for regular hand disinfection
e) Latex gloves are provided if required
f) The tables are to be cleaned regularly with surface disinfection
g) The microscopes must be disinfected by the student after the lesson
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28 h semesterly |
Offered In
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Compulsory Module in Analytical Methods in Earth Sciences (Students have to complete 6 credits in part A, and 6 credits in part B.)
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