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Soil Solids Laboratory
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Abstract
The main part of the course is the investigation of real samples of soils/sediments in the lab working in groups. A brief theoretical introduction into the overall principle and the meaning of physical, mineralogical and chemical parameters of soils and sediments and into each analytical method for their investigation will be given in advance.
Objective
Upon successful completion of this course students are able to: - describe structural, mineralogical and chemical properties of the inorganic solid part of soils and sediments, - propose and apply different advanced methods and techniques to measure these properties, - critically assess the data and explain the relationships between them, - communicate the results in a scientific la report.
Content
Basic introduction to mineralogy and texture of soils Analytical techniques Practical exercises in sample preparation Measurement and evaluation of the data: - physical parameters (grain size distribution, surface, densities, porosity, (micro)structur) - mineralogical/geochemical parameters (quantitative mineralogical composition, thermal analysis, cation exchange etc.)
Resources
Lecture Notes
Selected handouts will be distributed during the course.
Literature
Jasmund, K. , Lagaly, G. 1993. Tonminerale und Tone. Steinkopff: Darmstadt. Scheffer, F. 2002. Lehrbuch der Bodenkunde / Scheffer/Schachtschabel. Spektrum: Heidelberg. 15. Aufl. Dixon, J.B., Weed, S.B. 1989. Minerals in Soil Environments. SSSA Book Series: 1, 2nd Edition. Sparks, D.L. 1996: Chemical Methods. SSSA Book Series 5, Part 3. Dane, J.H., Topp, G.C. 2002: Physical Methods. SSSA Book Series 5, Part 4. Ulery, A.L. & Drees, L.R. 2008: Mineralogical Methods. SSSA Book Series 5, Part 5.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 12
Course Components
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| lecture with exercise |
Soil Solids Laboratory
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
Die Vorlesung/Einweisung in die Laborexperimente findet immer von 8-10 im HIL E5 statt.
Die Laborexperimente werden anschliessend von 10 bis 17 Uhr im HIF D13 – D21 ausgeführt.
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4 h weekly |