Applied Geochemistry
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The main objectives of this course are: 1) understanding the fundamental principles of geochemistry; 2) acquisition and interpretation of geochemical data and 3) application of geochemical data to real-word environmental and geological problems.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the students will be able to: 1) acquire and analyze geochemical data; 2) interpret geochemical data to solve complex geological problems and 3) conduct fieldwork and report on geochemical investigations.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
1) principles of geochemistry; 2) analytical methods and data treatment; 3) geochemistry of hydrophere; 4) geochemistry of solid Earth; 5) atmosphere and climate; 6) geochemistry for human health; 7) geochemistry for archeometry; 8) forensic geochemistry; 9) geochemical exploration
Prerequisites for admission
basic principles of geochemistry and isotope geochemistry
Teaching methods
Type of exam: Written and Oral; Attendance mode: Strongly recommended; Delivery method: in person
Teaching Resources
"Introduction to Geochemistry" by K.B. Krauskopf and Dennis K. Bird
"Isotopes and the natural environment" Paul Alexandre
"Practical Geochemistry" Paul Alexandre
"Isotopes and the natural environment" Paul Alexandre
"Practical Geochemistry" Paul Alexandre
Assessment methods and Criteria
exercises, paper reading and final report
GEO/08 - GEOCHEMISTRY AND VOLCANOLOGY - University credits: 6
Practicals: 12 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Forni Francesca
Professor(s)
Reception:
to be scheduled via email