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ESC-20064 - Module Specification
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2021/22 Last Updated: 16 February 2022

ESC-20064 - Geochemistry
Coordinator: Ralf Halama Tel: +44 1782 7 34960
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733615

Programme/Approved Electives for 2021/22

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2021/22

This module will provide a broad introduction to the principles, applications and analytical techniques used in geochemistry. It will expose students to theoretical and practical examples of the use of geochemistry in the geological sciences through problem based practicals. It will enhance both laboratory and field skills and provide experience of geochemical techniques which are relevant to both academia and industry.

Aims
The module aims to provide students with a broad introduction to the principles, applications and analytical techniques used in geochemistry.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/esc-20064/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe the chemical and physical mechanisms governing the transport and fractionation of the elements and isotopes covered: 1
explain the uses of different analytical techniques available to geochemists: 1,2
name and explain the different isotope systems covered and recognise their uses: 1
explain the uses of different elements and isotopes in different geological settings: 1
analyse, explain and interpret a variety of geochemical data sets: 1,2

Study hours

Lectures: 20 Hours
Practicals: 30 Hours
Independent Study Hours: 100 Hours


School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Practical Assessment weighted 60%
Assessment of in-class practical exercises
Portfolio of in-class practical exercises, each covering a different aspect of geochemistry, completed by the students over the course of the module.

2: Group Report weighted 40%
Report
Report on the acquisition, description and interpretation of a set of geochemical data

Please note that for the 2021/22 Academic Year all programmes will be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there will be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 16 February 2022