Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : ER5041 : Isotope Geology { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Sakthi Saravanan Chinnasamy
Syllabus
Nuclear systematics Decay mechanisms of radionuclides atoms Radioactive Decay and radiogenic growth, Geochronometry Isotope systematics of Rb-Sr, K-Ar Sm-Nd, U-Th-Pb Re-Os in igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary and ores and in evolution of ocean crust and mantle Mass spectrometerty: principles and applications Fission track dating Stable isotopes of oxygen, hydrogen, carbon and sulphur Fractionation of stable isotopes Stable isotope geothermometry Analytical methods in stable isotopes Applications of isotopes in petrogenesis, mineral-petroleum exploration, paleo-climate and environmental studies.
Course Objectives
- To acquire knowledge on radiogenic and stable isotopic systems and principles.
- To get experience in age determination or rocks and minerals
- To know how these systems are applied to various geological products and environments.
Course Outcomes
Knowledge of radiogenic and stable isotopic systems and principles how these principles of the systems are applied to various geological products and environments experience in age determination or rocks and minerals
Essential Reading
- G. Faure, T. M. Mensing,, Isotopes: Principles and Applications,, Wiley , 3rd Edition, 2009.
- A. Dickin,, Radiogenic Isotope Geology, ., Cambridge University Press. 2nd Edition 2005 , 1st edition, 2013.
Supplementary Reading
- C. J. Allègre,, Isotope Geology,, Cambridge University Press , 2008.
- Sharp,, Principles of Stable Isotope Geochemistry,, Prentice Hall , 1st Edition, 2006.