Unit name | Analytical Geochemistry |
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Unit code | EASC20038 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2C (weeks 13 - 18) |
Unit director | Dr. Hendy |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites | |
Co-requisites |
EASC20041 Numerical Methods and Programming |
School/department | School of Earth Sciences |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This unit will cover the chemical analysis of gas, sediment and water samples using instrumental and wet-chemical methods.
Lectures will cover electronic structures and spectroscopy, electrochemistry, chromatography, solution chemistry, statistics and data analysis. Practicals will cover sample collection and preparation, analysis using ICP-OES, colorimetry, volumetric and electrochemical methods.
The unit is taught over 5 weeks, with assessed assignments being completed and submitted in the following three weeks.
Students will:
The unit will be taught through a combination of
Students who either begin or continue their studies in an online mode may be required to complete practical work, or alternative activities in person, either during the academic year 2020/21 or subsequently, in order to meet the intended learning outcomes for the unit, prepare them for subsequent units or to satisfy accreditation requirements.
Coursework 100%
Coursework will comprise 5 practicals write-ups
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