05-MCM-A1 Analytical Methods I
Representative Iris Spieß
Basics and principles of instrumental analytics,
fundamentals of selected analytical methods e.g. mass spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray fluorescence spectrometry,
sample preparation, performing of measurements and evaluation of the results,
report writing.
The students are well introduced into the basics and principles of instrumental analytics and they know how to evaluate results.
The students gained basic analytical skills and get acquainted with application fields and limitations of various analytical methods.
The students know the fundamentals of selected analytical methods in the field of spectroscopy, imaging techniques and surface analytics.
The students understand to perform measurements and they are able to characterize various materials.
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Course Type 1: Lecture, Exercise (L+E) 4.0 SWS ( 56.0 h)
Tutorial(s): -
Workload:56.0 h presence time
80.0 h self-study
44.0 h exam workload
180 h total workload
combination exam
exam elements: 1
SL: 1
100 % Portfolio
0 % internship report
Written exam is compulsory and the submission of reports is voluntary, but complete number of successfully certified reports will increase the final grade by one level.
Goldstein, J. et al.: Scanning electron microscopy and X-ray microanalysis, Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publ. (2003)
Potts, P.J.: A Handbook of Silicate Rock Analysis, Blackie&Son, Glasgow (1992) AAS, ICP-OES, XRF, EDX, Microprobe, ICP-MS, u.a.
Reed, S.J.B.: Electron microprobe analysis and scanning electron microscopy in geology (2005)
Margui, E. (2013): X-ray fluorescence spectrometry and related techniques : an introduction
Basic Data
Master Materials Chemistry and Mineralogy
Module Type
Mandatory
First Year of Study
Offering Departement
FB5 Geosciences
Wintersemester
Course LanguageEnglish
6 CP
4 SWS
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Dr. Iris Spieß
GEO 2310

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Dr. Iris Spieß
GEO 2310
