Course: Introduction to Geochemistry

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Course title Introduction to Geochemistry
Course code KGE/UGECH
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šráček Ondřej, prof. Ing. Ph.D., MSc.
  • Ackerman Lukáš, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Geochemical classification of elements. Thermodynamics of geochemical processes phase rule, phase diagrams. Cosmogeochemistry. Structure of the Earth from the viewpoint of geochemistry, its evolution. Geochemistry of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. Geochemistry of atmosphere. Geochemistry of hydrosphere. Methods of geochemical prospection. Geochemistry in the protection of the environment.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
Learning outcomes
Basic lecture in geochemistry
The students should be able to: - geochemically classify the elements - explain the basic concepts of thermodynamics of geochemical processes - use phase diagrams for explanation of geological phenomena - describe the inner structure of the Earth from the geochemical point of wiew, and its development - describe geochemistry of magmatic, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks - describe methods of geochemical prospection - explain the role of geochemistry in the preservation of the natural environment
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

Knowledge of themes taught
Recommended literature
  • Bouška, V. - Jakeš, P. - Pačes, T. - Pokorný, J. (1980). Geochemie. Academia Praha.
  • Gregerová, M. - Hovorka, D. - Suk, M. (1959). Geochemie geologických procesů v litosféře. II. Metody a interpretace. Brno.
  • Hovorka, D. - Suk, M. (1988). Geochemie geologických procesů. Brno.
  • Polański, A. - Smulikowski, K. (1978). Geochémia. SPN Bratislava.
  • Zeman, J. (1990). Základy fyzikální geochemie I. Magmatické a metamorfní systémy. Brno.
  • Zeman, J. (1989). Základy strukturní a chemické krystalografie. Brno.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Environmental Geology (2019) Category: Geology courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer