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651-4107-00L 3 Credits MSC D-ERDW

Rock & environmental magnetism

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Ann Marie Hirt
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:24:10

Abstract

The course will cover basic physical theory related to mineral and rock magnetism, measurement techniques, and applications in earth and soil sciences, climatology and biophysics

Objective

To gain an understanding of how material magnetic properties can be used to study environmental and geologic systems and processes

Content

1. Fundamentals of magnetism 2. Magnetic mineralogy 3. Measurement techniques 4. Time 5. Magnetoclimatology and global change 6. Special Topics: mass transport, pollution monitoring, biophysics, magnetic properties of nanoscale materials

Resources

Lecture Notes

Distributed in class

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
Vorlesungsunterlagen / Lecture notes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Rock & environmental magnetism
  • Fri 09:45-11:30 (HIT H 51)
4 h weekly

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