Lectures: | Ch. Sturaiti, Assoc. Prof. A. Argyraki, Prof. E. Kelepertzis, Assist. Prof. E. Kelepertzis Z. Kypritidou, Laboratory Teaching Staff |
Lab. Training: | Ch. Sturaiti, Assoc. Prof. A. Argyraki, Prof. E. Kelepertzis, Assist. Prof. E. Kelepertzis Z. Kypritidou, Laboratory Teaching Staff |
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LEVEL / SEMESTER: | EQF level 6; NQF of Greece level 6 / 6th |
TYPE: | Specific background, Specialization of general knowledge, Skills development |
TEACHING ACTIVITIES - HOURS/WEEK - ECTS: | Lectures, Practical exercises |
Prerequisites: | Recommended:
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Language of instruction and Assessment: | Greek (V.S.1 English) |
Availability to Erasmus+ Students: | YES in English |
A. Lectures
Lectures are structed in two parts. Widely used chemical analytical techniques, sampling and analysis of various geochemical media, including methods for the characterization of nanomaterials in the geoenvironment emphasizing on quality control of the measurements are discussed in the first part. The principles of isotope analysis including spectrometric methods and the interpretation of isotope analysis data based on specific case studies are covered in the second part.
1. Methods and Techniques for the Analysis of Geochemical Samples
Methods of field sampling of geochemical analyses. Chemical methods for total and selective extraction of chemical elements from solid samples. Instrumental analytical techniques of wide use in geochemistry. Techniques for the analysis and characterisation of nanoparticles. Environmental nanometrology issues related to field sampling, errors and contamination during sampling and analysis, data processing are addressed. Applications of portable spectroscopic devices, principles and examples. Quality control and estimation of uncertainty of geochemical measurements.
2. Principles of Isotopic Geochemistry
Uses of isotope analysis in geology. Radioactive isotopes and dating. Stable isotopes as tracers of geological processes. Case studies of the application of isotopic analyses to the solution of geological and environmental problems.
B. Practice and Laboratory Exercises:
Full hands-on practice in the sampling and analysis of geochemical samples in the chemical laboratory, followed by interpretation of the results and report writing.
| Activity | Student’s effort |
| Lectures | 13 hours |
| Practical Exercises | 13 hours |
| Laboratory exercises in the Field and the Chemistry Lab | 13 hours |
| Homework | 41 hours |
| Preparation for final Assessment | 40 hours |
| Total student effort | 120 hours |
The assessment process is conducted in Greek (there is the pos-sibility of examination in English for Erasmus students). The final grade of the course is formed by a series of tests that include:
Ι. WRITTEN EXAMS
IΙ. LABORATORY EXERCISES
· Participation in the process of collecting and chemical analysis of water samples and delivery of a final technical report with calculations
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1 V.S.: Visitor Students (e.g. ERASMUS)