Microanalysis for Geological Sciences

Catalog description

(cross-leveled with GEOL 4750 ). This course is intended to provide a working knowledge of electron and X-ray microbeam analytical instruments - both in principle and in practice. Lectures will focus on the physics of how these instruments collect data, and how these data can be interpreted. In addition, students will gain hands-on experience with operating these instruments, specifically on their own samples, as well as preparing their samples for microanalysis and interpreting/manipulating the resulting data. Graded on A-F basis only. Credit Hour s : 3 Prerequisites: Instructor's consent (Instrument time is limited; graduate students who will use the instruments in their research will have priority)