12.091 | January IAP 2006 | Undergraduate

Medical Geology/Geochemistry: An Exposure

Calendar

SES # Topics
1

Introduction

Classification of Elements

Elemental Link Between Geosphere and Biosphere

Essential and Non-essential Elements with Reference to Human Health

Selection of Elements for Report and Presentation

2

NORM (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material)

TENORM (Technologically-Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material)

Radon

3

Overview of Analytical Techniques

MIT-EAPS Neutron Activation Analysis Laboratory - Hands on Experience

4

Hydrogeology of As in Central Massachusetts

5

Dust Storms - Health Effects

Review and Conclusions

Student Presentations

Course Info

As Taught In
January IAP 2006
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