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GEO-3102: Geochronology/Unstable Isotopes Work Load
5 credits (ECTS) | Contents
The course gives the theoretical background for the use of radioactive isotopes and their daughter products in dating geological materials/processes. This includes the various radioactive decay mechanisms. Further, the course goes through the most common geochronological methods, such as the Rb-Sr, K-Ar, Sm-Nd and U-Pb methods. Emphasis will be placed on evaluating dating methods in relation to particular geologic problems and possible sources of error. The course also addresses the use of radiogenic isotopes (Sr, Nd and Pb) in defining magmatic sources and contamination. | Form of teaching
10 h lectures, 30 h exercises. | Compulsory teaching
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3 h written exam. Letter grade (A-F)
| Examination semester
Autumn | Date(s) of written examination
01.12.2005
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester. | Type of course
Theoretical and practical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Contact person/lecturer
Stig Arne Holtedahl, tel: 77 64 44 65, e-mail: stig.holtedahl@ig.uit.no | Recommended previous qualifications
GEO-2001 Mineralogy, GEO-2004 Petrology | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Language of instruction
Norwegian, english by request | Homepage
http://uit.no/geologi/geo-3102/
| Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=GEO-3102-1 |
Teaching autumn 2005
Responsible teacher:aman. Per Audun Bøe | | Forelesning | Teaching period:15.08.2005 to01.12.2005
Teach.Period:16.08.2005 to13.12.2005
Tirsdag 14:15 to16:00
3110, U.rom 4 Naturfagbygget
Foreleser F.aman. Kåre Vidar Kullerud
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