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651-4055-00L 3 Credits MSC D-ITET , D-ERDW , D-PHYS , D-MAVT
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Analytical Methods in Petrology and Geology

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Stefano Bernasconi, Dr. Marcel Guillong, Dr. Julien Allaz, Natalie Seibel, Dr. Ming Hao
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:08

Abstract

Practical work in analytical chemistry for Earth and Planetary science students.

Objective

Knowledge of some analytical methods used in Earth and Planetary sciences, introduction to data interpretation, writing of a scientific report.

Content

Introduction to analytical geochemistry and atom physics, notably: - X-ray diffraction (XRD), - X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF), - Electron Probe Microanalyzer (EPMA), - Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy (LA-ICP-MS), - Mass spectroscopy for light isotopes.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Short handouts for each analytical method.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Evaluation of the laboratory reports and answers to short questions.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Analytical Methods in Petrology and Geology
Introductory lectures in the first week of the semester followed by lab exercises during the first half of the semester including: Electron Probe Microanalyzer (EPMA), laser ablation ICP-MS (LA-ICP-MS), mass spectroscopy for light isotopes, X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and X-ray Fluorescence (XRF).
  • 18.09 Date 14:15-18:00 (NO F 11)
  • 25.09 Date 14:15-18:00 (NO D 69)
28 h semesterly

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