Principles and applications of geochemistry to studies of rocks, ores, sediments, soils and natural waters.
| Paper title | Advanced Topics in Geochemistry |
|---|---|
| Paper code | GEOL462 |
| Subject | Geology |
| EFTS | 0.0833 |
| Points | 10 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $704.22 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- GEOL 422
- Eligibility
This is an honours / first-year MSc paper, and students are expected to have a bachelor's degree in Geology, or equivalent.
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Coordinator: Dr Candace Martin
Dr Michael Palin
Professor Claudine Stirling- Paper Structure
Two topics, possible examples:
- Zircon petrochronology
- Global biogeochemical cycles
- Sr isotope hydrogeology
- Hydrothermal mineralization
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.- Learning Outcomes
At completion of GEOL 462, students will have demonstrated:
- Knowledge of sampling and analytical methods for measuring trace elements and stable and radiogenic isotopes in a range of Earth materials (Scholarship, Research)
- Understanding of possible sources of uncertainty in geochemical data and the use of statistics to estimate accuracy and precision (Research, Critical thinking)
- Experience with the numerical manipulation and presentation of geochemical data for the purpose of communication and interpretation (Communication, Information literacy)
- Understanding of the principles that govern select biogeochemical systems and the effects of human activity on these systems (Scholarship, Interdisciplinary perspective, Environmental literacy)
- Enhanced capacity to read relevant peer-reviewed scientific literature and to understand and critically evaluate interpretations made on the basis of geochemical data (Scholarship, Critical thinking)
