Geochemistry
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1KB200
- Code
- 1KB200
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Chemistry G1F, Earth Science G1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 25 April 2012
- Responsible department
- Department of Chemistry - Ångström
Entry requirements
Chemical Principles I/Basic Chemistry, 10 credits.
Learning outcomes
The student must after finishing the course be able to:
- relate important elements to their occurrence in the Earth�s crust and their use in society
- account for the principles for element manufacture from various minerals
- discuss reactions between acid and basic oxides
- understand simple weathering processes in aqueous conditions
- interpret simple redox diagrams
- interpret simple phase equilibrium diagrams
- discuss alternative methods of phase analysis
Content
Overview on how elements occur in Earth�s crust. Selected examples (with industrial relevance) of production processes through redox reactions applied onto various compounds. Illustrations of acid and basic oxides. Ellingham diagrams or similar graphs. Phase diagrams and heterogeneous equilibria. Examples of usage in society of elements as such or in various compounds. Orientation on geobacteria.
Laboratory work: X-ray diffraction and light microscopy. X-ray spectroscopy. Ion exchange.
Instruction
Lectures, exercises and practicals.
Assessment
Written exam (3 credits), passed laboratory curriculum (2 credits). The final grade is weighted.