Isotopes in Earth Sciences 2800-OG-EN-IES

1. Introduction to isotopes – what are they and what isotopes are the most common used in Earth Sciences?
2. Isotopes of Beryllium as an example of cosmogenic nuclides using in Earth Sciences.
3. Antropogenic radionuclides – Plutonium and Ceaesium as markers of Nuclear Power Plants accidents.
4. The phenomena of carbon isotopes.
5. Lead isotopes – how can we use them?
6. Cosmogenic isotopes of chlorine applied in Earth Science.
7. What are the main difficulties in application of various isotopes?
8. Conversion models for anthropogenic radionuclides – how to calculate soil denudation rates?
9. Are isotopes dangerous for our health?
10. Examples of research using discussed isotopes.

Total student workload

Contact hours with teacher: - participation in lectures – 15 hrs - consultations – 5 hrs Self-study hours: - preparation for lectures – 10 hrs - reading literature – 15 hrs - preparation for test – 5 Altogether: 50 hrs (2 ECTS)

Learning outcomes - knowledge

Student W1: Knows isotopes important in Earth Sciences and their origin. W2: Knows influence of these isotopes on human health. W3: Describes basic characteristic of isotopes using in Earth Sciences

Learning outcomes - skills

Student U1: Is capable to describe similarities and differences of selected isotopes used in Earth Sciences. U2: Is able to determine which isotope is the best for various kind of Earth Science research. U3: Is aware of limitations in application of isotopes in some environments.

Learning outcomes - social competencies

Student K1: Speaks in English – discusses during classes K2: Gathers information from numerous sources.

Teaching methods

Conversation lecture. Problem-based lecture.

Expository teaching methods

- problem-based lecture
- participatory lecture

Type of course

elective course

Prerequisites

There are no special requirements. During the course everything will be explain from the basics.

Course coordinators

Aleksandra Loba

Practical placement

Not applicable.

Additional information

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