Entry requirements

120 credits including at least 90 credits in Earth science or biology, alternatively, physics including 30 credits of Earth science (geophysics). In addition, Dynamics of Earth Systems - Global Change 10 credits alternatively Exploration and environmental geophysics 15 credits is required.

Learning outcomes

After passing the course, the student will be able to

• recognise spectroscopic methods and isotope geology as instruments for the understanding of endogenic and exogenic processes, from a regional as well as from a global perspective
• describe basic principles of Raman and infrared spectroscopy and isotope geology, as advanced geochemical methods, including measurement procedures, and compilation and processing of data
• interpret results from various geological archives, such as water, sediments and rocks
• explain how data on the isotopic composition of the water molecule and other environmental isotopes in water can be used for analysis of hydrological processes
• apply results for the critical analysis of the relationship between currently active anthropogenic and natural processes.

Content

Theoretical background for Raman and infrared spectroscopy, and for isotope geology. Interpretive methods for spectroscopic and isotope data from the point of view of geoscientific problems. Application aspects and evaluation of results relevant for geoprocesses through different archives, with a special focus on the own project-oriented work.

Instruction

Lectures, laboratory work, own project, and completion of report with feedback to chosen problems.

Assessment

Written examination 5 HEC, presentation of project work 5 HEC.