Syllabus
· #1 - Introduction to Earth Geomagnetism and Planetary Magnetism
· #2 - Ferromagnetic, Paramagnetic, Diamagnetic minerals
· #3 - Origins of natural remanent magnetism
· #4 - Biomagnetism - The Birds and the Bees of Organic Magnetoreception
· #5 - Paleomagnetic stability, paleomagnetic poles, tectonic applications
· #6 - Select applications of rock magnetism and paleomagnetism
· #7 - Paleoclimate proxies - physical, chemical and biological materials
· #8 - Primary magnetic fabrics in sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic rocks
· #9 - Ancient Earth magnetism, climate, and biological evolution
Annotation
This course is focused on application of Earth magnetism on solving various geology problems including magnetism of minerals and rocks, paleomagnetism, regional tectonic, geochronology studies and other special topics including paleoclimatic and biological applications. Lectures will complement readings of the recommended text, with additional perspectives.
The lecture is further accompanied by recommended practical course Rock magnetism in practice (MG420P11). It is expected that the audience will have at least some geology and tectonic background.
Basic knowledge of rock magnetism is welcomed. This lecture is not suitable for first year undergraduate students.
The course will start in mid-late March 2022.