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651-4117-00L 3 Credits MSC D-ERDW

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Sediment analysis

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Wilfried Winkler

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Abstract

Aim, usefulness and theoretical background of methods for sediment analysis.

Objective

The course offers a series of basic methods useful for the analysis of sediments. The aim is to apply these methods on material for the the student's Master or PhD propect.

Content

Staining of thin sections for feldspar and carbonate, peels of carbonate rocks, modal analysis of siliciclastic rocks, calcimetry and organic carbon measurement, heavy mineral analysis, radiography of rock slabs, cathodoluminescence microscopy of carbonate rocks, simple clay mineral separation, exoscopy of quartz grains.

Resources

Lecture Notes

A script comprising the scientific background of the methods and the laboratory procedures will be provided.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: end-of-semester examination

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Sediment analysis	Thu 08:15-12:00 (CAB E 61)	4 h weekly

Offered In

Earth Sciences Master
- Major in Geology and Geochemistry
  - Compulsory Courses (A total of 21 ECTS have to be completed as follows: 6KP have be chosen from the microcopy courses (see study guide) 3KP have to be acquired from the analytical methods (see study guide) 2KP from the offer of GESS courses and the resting 10 ECTS are obligatory courses (see study guide))