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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Earth Sciences

625-313 Geochemistry

Credit Points:

14.0

Coordinator:

Dr J Hergt

Prerequisite/s:

Earth Sciences 625-211.

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

26 lectures (two a week) and 26 hours practical work (two hours a week)

Objectives:

On completion of this subject, students should:

  • appreciate concepts in phase equilibria, phase diagrams, isotope geochemistry and trace element geochemistry;

  • understand the applicability of geochemistry in delineating and understanding petrogenetic problems.

Content:

Topics in aqueous solutions, mineral equilibria, igneous and metamorphic phase diagrams; principles of geochemistry; distribution of elements in rocks and minerals; isotope geochemistry; trace element geochemistry; applications to petrogenetic problems.

Assessment:

A 3-hour written examination and a 3-hour practical examination or reports totalling up to 3000 words.
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