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Isotope geochemistry and isotope geology
Isotopengeochemie und Isotopengeologie
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:59:25
Abstract
The most important systems of radioactive- and stable isotope systems used in geochemistry and geology are presented. The application of isotope geochemistry for the solution geological problems is illustrated based on case studies.
Objective
Development of a basic knowledge and understanding of the applications of the most important systems of stable and radiogenic isotopes.
Content
The following methods are discussed in detail. The radioactive-radiogenic systems Rb-Sr, U-Th-Pb, Sm-Nd and K-Ar, Carbon-14, as well as the stable isotopes systems of oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, sulfur and hydrogen. We will discuss how these methods are used in the following research fields: geochemistry of the Earth, age dating, paleotemperature reconstructions, evolution of the crust, mantle reservoirs, sediment diagenesis, fluid rock interactions, hydrothermal activity, paleoceanography, biogeochemical cycles.
Resources
Lecture Notes
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Literature
- Gunter Faure and Teresa M. Mensing. (2005): Isotopes : principles and applications. 3nd Ed. John Wiley & Sons. 897.pp - Dickin A. P., Radiogenic Isotope Geology, (1995), Cambridge University Press
General Information
- Language
- German
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 60 minutes
- Aids
- Taschenrechner.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise | Isotopengeochemie und Isotopengeologie |
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2 h weekly |
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Fachstudium (Die Lehrveranstaltungen sind im Normalfall im 5. oder 7. Semester zu besuchen. Das ergänzende Lehrangebot ist ganz am Schluss zusammengefasst.)
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Erdwissenschaften Bachelor (Informationen Bachelor: )
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