Geochronology
| Title | ΓΕΩΧΡΟΝΟΛΟΓΗΣΕΙΣ / Geochronology |
| Code | NGMO 522Ε |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Christos Stergiou |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600019039 |
Programme of Study: PPS-Tmīma Geōlogías (2020-sīmera)
Registered students: 46
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| TEKTONIKĪ GEŌLOGIA KAI STRŌMATOGRAFIA | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| ORYKTOLOGIA - PETROLOGIA | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| KOITASMATOLOGIA - OIKONOMIKĪ GEŌLOGIA | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Academic Year | 2022 – 2023 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Instructors from Other Categories |
|
| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Class ID | 600215799
|
Class Schedule
| Building | Faculty of Sciences - new building - east wing |
| Floor | Floor 1 |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ ΠΔΑ (197) |
| Calendar | Thursdsay 09:00 to 11:00 |
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600215799
- At the Website of the School: http://www.geo.auth.gr/courses/gmo/gmo542e/
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
• To understand the basic principles of relative and absolute age determination.
• To understand the principal isotope systematics used in geochronology and how they are applied to radiometric dating.
• To obtain an understanding the isotopic analytical techniques involved.
• To acquire basic knowledge of the different isotopic methods used in radiometric dating and the underlying geochemical principles.
• To choose between the different dating techniques.
• To acquire the basic knowledge on the interpretation and evaluation of radiometric ages.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
• Geology and time
• Relative age determination
• Absolute age determination
• Atoms-Isotopes-Radioactivity
• Methods of analysis-Mass spectrometer
• Rb-Sr Method
• K-Ar and Ar-Ar methods
• U-Pb method
• Sm-Nd method
• C-14 method
• Re-Os method
• Case studies
• Exercises
Keywords
Dating of rocks, Dating of geological processes, isotopes, Geochronology of rocks in Greece
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
1) All class material is available in electronic form to all students through the course web pag
2) The teacher communicates with students through email
3) The class evaluation is performed through the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.)
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 52 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 20 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 75 |
Student Assessment
Description
Quality management system of the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
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Last Update
09-03-2020
