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Fundamentals of Geochemistry II: Geochemical Systematics of the Earth's Interior

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Christian Liebske, Dr. Gregory De Souza
Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.
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Abstract

Fundamentals of Geochemistry II is designed as self-study course for new MSc students who have gaps in geochemical education. Topics are related to generation of magmas and their chemical and isotopic signatures.

Objective

Understanding of the fundamental concepts related to the generation of magmas and their chemical and isotopic signatures. Study material and specific content is provided as a Moodle course.

Content

Generation of magmas and their chemical and isotopic signatures: • partial melting and differentiation of magmas, element compatibility and the significance of trace elements • divergent plate boundaries, decompression melting and mid ocean ridge basalts • convergent plate boundaries, subduction and dehydration melting • intraplate volcanism, ocean island basalts • basics of isotope geochemistry, parent-daughter relations, e.g. Sm-Nd, W-Hf as example • geochemical mantle reservoirs and signatures of recycled crust

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
revision course / private study Fundamentals of Geochemistry II: Geochemical Systematics of the Earth's Interior No time listed 90 h semesterly

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