Course detail

Geochemistry

FCH-BCO_GEOAcad. year: 2013/2014

The science of geochemistry, geochemical processes. Principles of endogenous and exogenous processes, distribution processes, the mobility of elements depending on the environment, factors of geochemical migration, geochemical barriers. Overview geochemistry of igneous rocks, sediments, petrochemical coefficients, application, genesis of igneous rocks. Genesis of mineral resources, geochemistry of elements and minerals. Principles of mineralogy, structural and morphological crystallography, classification of minerals.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Completing the course, students deepen their knowledge and understanding in the following areas

1st Students will know the basic geochemical processes.
2nd Students will understand the links between physical and chemical foundations of Geochemistry.
3rd Students receive knowledge in the field of environmental geochemistry.
4th Students will know the distribution of elements of different spheres and geochemical cycles (also biogeochemical).

Prerequisites

Principle of general and inorganic chemistry.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course uses teaching methods in form of Lecture - 2 teaching hours per week. The e-learning system (LMS Moodle) is available to teachers and students.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Test in the form of a written test in the range of lectures and recommended literature.

Course curriculum

1st Position geochemistry between chemical and natural sciences.
2nd Thermodynamics of geochemical processes.
3rd Geochemical processes, formation and occurrence of elements, their geochemical classification, composition of the Earth and Universe, endogenous and exogenous processes.
4th Distribution processes, the mobility of elements depending on the environment.
5th Factors geochemical migration, geochemical barriers.
6th Geochemical and biogeochemical cycles.
7th Hydrochemical, atmogeochemie.
8th Geochemistry of igneous rocks, sediment geochemistry, petrochemical coefficients, applications, genesis of igneous rocks
9th Technogeneze minerals.
10th Geochemistry of elements and minerals.
11th Fundamentals of mineralogy.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the basic concepts from the field of geochemistry, with a focus on chemical issues, industrial chemistry and geochemistry environmnetální. The aim is to understand the links between physical and chemical basis of geochemistry, migration of elements clarify the distribution and mobility of elements in the various spheres, geochemical and biogeochemical cycles, the genesis of mineral resources.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at lectures is recommended, but not controlled.
An integral part of teaching and combined form of teaching is a e-learning tutorial course, divided into blocks, within which are available to students learning support including electronic textbooks, presentations, lectures, and other complementary materials.
For students in combined form of study are organized consultations on the topics for full-time students.
Consultations are also provided to full-time students on request.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Weiss, Z., Kužvart, M.: Jílové minerály jejich nanostruktura a využití., Karolinum, Praha 2005, ISBN 80-246-0868-5. (CS)
Neiser, J., Holý, M., Vidlář, J.:Geochemie, Ostravská Univerzita, PřF, skripta, 1993 (CS)
Albarede F.: Geochemistry. An Introduction , Cambridge UP 2004 (ISBN: 0521891485) (CS)
Bouška, B., Jakeš, P., Pačes, T., Pokorný, J. (ed.) (1980): Geochemie, Academia. Praha. (CS)

Recommended reading

Lollar B.S.: Environmental Geochemistry, Elsevier 2005, ISBN: 978008044643 (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme CKCP_CZV lifelong learning

    branch CKCO_CZV , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme BPCP_CHCHT Bachelor's

    branch BPCO_CHTOZP , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme BKCP_CHCHT Bachelor's

    branch BKCO_CHTOZP , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer