ESS425H1: Advanced Methods in the Geosciences

24L/36P

Theory and operation of current analytical techniques applicable to geological and environmental analysis. In each lab, students receive instruction from an experienced analyst and acquire hands-on experience using state-of-the-art analytical equipment. Techniques covered include X-ray Fluorescence, X-ray Diffraction, Electron Probe Microanalysis, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Ion Chromatography, Atomic Absorption spectrometry, Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry, and Raman spectroscopy.

8.0 ESS credits
Science
The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)