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Environmental mineralogy

Umweltmineralogie

Lecturers & Examiners: PD Dr. Andreas U. Gehring
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:05:19

Objective

Knowledge of the most important minerals (Fe-oxides, carbonates, and sheet silicates) in environmental systems Knowing about the technical and analytical tools for the identification and characterization of mineral phases. Development of strategies for the analytical handling of multimineral sytems. The application of mineralogical informations to solve specific environmental problems.

Content

Short introduction to mineral sciences Inorganic minerals and biominerals Analytical methods for the identification and characterization of minerals Weathering & diagenesis and the formation of minerals Minerals as environmental indicators (tropical soils and lacustrine sediments as case studies) The use of minerals in the environmental management (e.g. controlled landfills) Weathering and conservation of building materials

Resources

Lecture Notes

Hand-outs are delivered

Literature

- Introduction to mineral sciences, A. Putnis; Cambridge University Press, 1992. - On Biomineralization, Lowenstam & Weiner, Oxford University Press, 1989. - Umweltchemie, V. Koss, Springer, 1997.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Umweltmineralogie
  • Tue 09:15-10:00 (HG E 33.1)
1 h weekly

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