| Module Identifier |
EA22310 |
| Module Title |
EARTH MATERIALS I: INTRODUCTION TO GEOCHEMISTRY |
| Academic Year |
2002/2003 |
| Co-ordinator |
Dr Nicholas J G Pearce |
| Semester |
Semester 1 |
| Other staff |
Dr Ronald Fuge |
| Course delivery |
Lecture | 20 Hours 10 x 2 hours |
| Assessment |
Semester Exam | 2 Hours written examination | 100% |
| |
Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours written exam | 100% |
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate:
· a broad knowledge of general geochemistry
· how geochemistry can be applied to the understanding of “whole Earth” processes such as planetary differentiation into core, mantle and crust, and to the processes of magma generation, metamorphism and sedimentation
· the application of geochemistry to environmental and health issues.
Brief description
This module considers the origin of the elements, their geochemical classification and behaviour. The distribution of elements within the Earth as a whole will be considered and their behaviour during the major geological processes will be discussed. Applications of isotope geochemistry will described. Finally, the applications of geochemistry will be discussed in relation to environmental quality, describing the relationship between natural background, derived from the underlying rocks and modifications due to human activity.
Aims
To introduce students to the basic principles of geochemistry and its applications, and to outline the relationships which exist between the geochemistry, mineralogy and petrology of the solid materials which make up the planet.
Reading Lists
Books
** Consult For Futher Information
Gunter Faure. (1998)
Principles and applications of geochemistry : a comprehensive textbook for geology students. 2nd. Upper Saddle River, N.J ; London : Prentice Hall 0023364505
Robin Gill. (1996)
Chemical fundamentals of geology. 2nd. 0412549301
Robin Gill. (1997)
Modern analytical geochemistry : an introduction to quantitative chemical analysis for earth, environmental and materials scientists. Harlow : Longman 0582099447
Henderson, P.
Inorganic geochemistry. Oxford : Pergamon 0080204473
Krauskopf, K.B and D.K. Bird. (1967)
Introduction to geochemistry. McGraw-Hill
Mason, B. and C.B. Moore. (1982)
Principles of geochemistry. New York : John Wiley
Gunter Faure. (1986)
Principles of isotope geology. 2nd. New York : Wiley, QE501.4.N9.F2