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- Yokoyama Tetsuya
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- Course number
- EPS.A422
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
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- 2024/3/14
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- English
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Course description and aims
This course focuses on the geochemical application of radiogenic isotopes, following the textbook "Geochemistry" by W. White. In the first five lectures the basic knowledge about radiogenic isotopes will be given. In the following two lectures the students will be involved in a general discussion of current topics in the geochemical application of radiogenic isotopes.
Student learning outcomes
The goal of this course is to understand the basic principles of radioactive decay and the origin of radiogenic isotopes. Another goal is to learn about the application of radiogenic isotopes in geochemistry, including the latest research outcomes.
Keywords
Radiogenic isotopes, Mantle, Crust, Chemical evolution, Chronology
Competencies that will be developed
| ✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
Before coming to class, students should read the course schedule and prepare for the topics with handouts and references.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Structure of nuclei | Understanding of elemental particles |
| Class 2 | Origin of elements | Understanding of stellar nucleosynthesis |
| Class 3 | Stability of nuclei | Understanding of binding energy and Weizsäcker's formula |
| Class 4 | Radioactive decay | Understanding of the styles and equation of radioacitive decay |
| Class 5 | Basic geochronology | Understanding of principle for radiometric dating method using long-lived and short-lived nuclids |
| Class 6 | Discussion-1 | Discussion on recent publications in radiogenic isotope geochemistry |
| Class 7 | Discussion-2 | Discussion on recent publications in radiogenic isotope geochemistry |
Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
W.M. White "Geochemistry" Wiley-Blackwell
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Handouts will be provided during the class
Assessment criteria and methods
Students will be assessed on their understanding of the geochemical application of radiogenic isotopes.
Students' course scores are based on discussion during the class (30%) and group presentation (70%).
Related courses
- EPS.A330 ： Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry
- EPS.A201 ： Introduction to Material Sciences of Earth and Planet
- LAS.A101 ： Earth and Space Sciences A
- LAS.A102 ： Earth and Space Sciences B
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
No prerequisites
