(in Polish) Isotope geochemistry and geochronology - ZIP

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Course ID:	1300-WIGG
Erasmus code / ISCED:	07.304 Kod klasyfikacyjny przedmiotu składa się z trzech do pięciu cyfr, przy czym trzy pierwsze oznaczają klasyfikację dziedziny wg. Listy kodów dziedzin obowiązującej w programie Socrates/Erasmus, czwarta (dotąd na ogół 0) – ewentualne uszczegółowienie informacji o dyscyplinie, piąta – stopień zaawansowania przedmiotu ustalony na podstawie roku studiów, dla którego przedmiot jest przeznaczony. / (0532) Earth science The ISCED (International Standard Classification of Education) code has been designed by UNESCO.
Course title:	(unknown)
Name in Polish:	Isotope geochemistry and geochronology - ZIP
Organizational unit:	Faculty of Geology
Course groups:	(in Polish) Przedmioty do wyboru na studiach drugiego stopnia na kierunku geologia poszukiwawcza Elective subjects for the I and II years in II degree study in geology
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores):	(not available) Basic information on ECTS credits allocation principles: the annual hourly workload of the student’s work required to achieve the expected learning outcomes for a given stage is 1500-1800h, corresponding to 60 ECTS; the student’s weekly hourly workload is 45 h; 1 ECTS point corresponds to 25-30 hours of student work needed to achieve the assumed learning outcomes; weekly student workload necessary to achieve the assumed learning outcomes allows to obtain 1.5 ECTS; work required to pass the course, which has been assigned 3 ECTS, constitutes 10% of the semester student load. view allocation of credits
Language:	English
Type of course:	elective courses
Prerequisites (description):	(in Polish) Podstawowa wiedza z zakresu mineralogii i petrologii; znajomość j. angielskiego na poziomie co najmniej B2
Short description:	Isotope geochemistry and geochronology are a very fast-growing branch of the Earth sciences. Recent advances in analytical methods have made the measurements of isotope ratio fast, cheap and precise. The development of the analytical technique allows for simultaneous analysis of several isotope systems even within a single domain of the crystal. This has led to a tremendous increase in the number of publications focused on isotope and geochronological research, and to significant progress in understanding the evolution of the Earth and life, magmatic and metamorphic processes, the formation of the ore deposits, etc. The aim of the proposed course is a detailed acquaintance of the participants with modern isotope methods, their advantages and possibilities that they offer, but also with their limitations and possible interpretation of the results. The course can be useful for graduate and postgraduate students (and researchers) in all kinds of Earth sciences.
Full description:	This course is offered within the University of Warsaw Integrated Development Programme, co-financed from the European Social Fund under the Operational Programme Knowledge Education Development 2014-2020, path 3.5. The course will be held in a form of stationary lectures (or online lectures). Hands-on training for participants (in small groups) will be carried out on modern equipment available at the Faculty of Geology (SEM and EPMA). The following topics will be discussed during the course: 1. Basics of isotope geochemistry: isotopes, radioactivity, radioactive decay constant, radioactive and stable isotopes, etc. 2. Modern investigation methods of isotope: thermal ionization mass spectrometry (TIMS), secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS), inductively coupled plasma-mass-spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) and their application in geochronology, main minerals-geochronometers. 3. Definition of an isochron, initial isotope values, ‘model ages’, age determination by the isochron method, estimation of the validity of an isochron. 4. Age determination by the Rb-Sr, Sm-Nd and Lu-Hf methods. The petrological implication of Sr and Nd isotope ratio/ εSr and εNd values. Mantle and crustal reservoirs. 5. ‘Isoplot’ program - calculation of initial values, isochrons and model ages. Hands-on training based on real geological cases. 6. Re-Os methods - dating of sulfide deposits, K-Ar and Ar-Ar methods of dating - their advantages and limitations. 7. U-Th-Pb isotope system. Concordia and Discordia ages, upper and lower intercepts, correction for common Pb. Interpretation of the obtained ages. Metamict zircons. Inherited zircons. 8. Calculation and interpretation of U-Th-Pb ages. Hands-on training based on real examples. 9. Pb-Pb isochron ages and Pb model ages. Galena model ages. ‘Plumbotectonics’. Mantle and crustal reservoirs. 10. Dating of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks - examples. 11. Application of various radiogenic isotopes for petrological studies.
Bibliography:	(in Polish) 1. Reviews in Mineralogy and Geochemistry, Vol. 83: Petrochronology: Methods and Applications. Matthew J. Kohn, Martin Engi, and Pierre Lanari, editors. 2017, i-xiv + 575 pages. 2. White W.M., 2015. Isotope geochemistry. John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 495 p. (see also http://www.wiley.com//legacy/wileychi/white/) 3. Dickin A.P., 2018. Radiogenic Isotope Geology. Cambridge University Press. 511 p. 4. Allegre C.J., 2008. Isotope Geology Cambridge University Press. 534 p.
Learning outcomes:	Students will acquire knowledge of the basic terminology related to isotope geochemistry and geochronology. Participants will learn when and how to use individual isotope systems, what are the pros and cons of each method. By the end of the semester, they will be able to carry out self-studies on the measuring equipment available at the Faculty of Geology. Newly gained skills will allow them to read and interpret research publications and, in future, write their own manuscripts. The student: - can use basic research terms related to isotope geochemistry and geochronology - knows and understands processes of rocks origin and evolution in different geological environments - knows the basic and advanced isotope methods discussed during the course, knows the pros and cons of each method - can search, analyse, evaluate, select and use information about isotope systems in books and publications - knows computer programs used for geological processes modelling and interpreting geochronological results - can independently interpret the results and draw conclusions - discuss and comprehend publications using specialist terminology related to isotope geochemistry and geochronology - knows the working principle of the measuring equipment used in geochronological and petrological research - can independently work on modern equipment, available at the Faculty of Geology, which is used in mineralogical and petrological research - can work in a team and communicate using the specialized terminology for the isotope geochemistry and geochronology
Assessment methods and assessment criteria:	Evaluation will be based on activity and presence, and on the final written control work
Practical placement:	not applicable

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