Geochemistry
| Title | ΓΕΝΙΚΗ ΓΕΩΧΗΜΕΙΑ / Geochemistry |
| Code | GMO 535Υ |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Antonios Koronaios |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40001842 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600285510
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600285510
- At the Website of the School: http://www.geo.auth.gr/courses/gmo/gmo535y/
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- GGN 103Y Chemistry
Learning Outcomes
1) Understanding the basic concepts of Geochemistry.
2) Understanding the basic concepts of the elements distribution in Earth’s Core, Mantle and Crust.
3) Understanding the basic concepts of the trace elements behaviour in liquid-solid systems.
4) Learning how to construct multi-element spider diagrams and drawing conclusions from these.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction- Subject of Geochemistry
Goldschmidt Geochemical classification of the elements
Chemical Bonds and their relationship with the composition and properties of minerals – Ionic radius – Coordination number and ionic radius ratio - Ionic substitution in crystals - Isomorfism, polymorfism and solid solutions
Solar System Elements - Meteorites
The evolution of the Earth's composition - The Earth's internal structure – Total composition of the Earth - The original geochemical differentiation of the proto-Earth - Formation and development of the Earth's solid crust
Origin and crystallization of magmas
Geochemical characteristics of primary magmas - Behavior of trace elements during fractional crystallization or partial melting of the rocks - Rare earth elements - Spider diagrams
Geochemistry of sedimentary rocks
Reactions in aqueous solutions - Water as a solvent - Acids and bases dissociation - Salt solubility - Solubility product - Saturation index - Solution and precipitation of calcium carbonate - Chemical weathering of silicate minerals
Keywords
General Geochemistry, Earth composition, major elements, trace elements, rare earth elements
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory 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 page
2) The teacher communicates with students through email and Facebook
3) The class evaluation is performed through the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.)
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 65 | 2.2 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 22 | 0.7 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 90 | 3 |
Student Assessment
Description
Quality management system of the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
KULA C. MISRA ΕΙΣΑΓΩΓΗ ΣΤΗ ΓΕΩΧΗΜΕΙΑ Αρχές και Εφαρμογές Εκδόσεις Πεδίο Α.Ε.
ISBN: 978-960-546-732-6
Last Update
09-04-2020
