Undergraduate Course: Chemical Geology (EASC09009)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Geosciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Earth Science |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
Part A: Chemical Equilibria. This part of the course covers the thermodynamic principles of chemical equilibrium, and the application of various types of phase diagram to natural mineral assemblages.
Part B: Analytical Techniques. This part of the course is designed to provide the theoretical background to many of the routine analytical techniques used in the Earth Sciences to obtain quantitative data (e.g. chemical analyses and isotopic ratios).
Part C: Isotope Geology and Geochemistry. Major goals of geochemistry have been to understand (1) the distribution of the major chemical elements in terrestrial and extraterrestrial materials, and (2) chemical reactions both on the surface and within the interior of the Earth. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Laboratory | | 1-11 | | | | 10:00 - 12:00 | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 09:00 - 09:50 | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 14:00 - 14:50 | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Thursday, 09:00 - 09:50, Zone: King's Buildings. Main Lecture Theatre 201 Grant Institute |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Chemical Geology | 2:00 | 4 x 4 sides / graph | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | 4 x 4 sides / graph | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| This course will enable students to understand the scope, key areas and boundaries of chemical geology as applied to earth materials and systems through a consideration of the subject under three broad headings: Chemical Equilibria, Analytical Techniques and Isotope Geology and Geochemistry. Practical classes will involve the practical application and use of important theoretical principles, including the application of graphical data (in the form of phase diagrams) to natural mineral assemblages. Complimentary to this, lectures on analytical techniques will provide students with the theoretical background of a range of routine and specialised analytical techniques used in the Earth Sciences in both academia and industry to obtain quantitative data. Students will also gain insight into how geochemistry is applied in industry e.g. in order to prospect for Earth&©s resources. |
Assessment Information
| 100% degree exam. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Colin Graham
Tel: (0131 6)50 4849
Email: Colin.Graham@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Emma Latto
Tel: (0131 6)50 8510
Email: emma.latto@ed.ac.uk |
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