12.091 | January IAP 2006 | Undergraduate

Medical Geology/Geochemistry: An Exposure

Lecture Notes

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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

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2

NORM (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material)

TENORM (Technologically-Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material)

Radon

(PDF 1) (PDF 2 ‑ 1.8 MB)

TENORM Sources (PDF)

TENORM Sources Table (PDF)

TENORM Summary (PDF)

3

Overview of Analytical Techniques

MIT-EAPS Neutron Activation Analysis Laboratory - Hands on Experience

(PDF ‑ 1.5 MB)

4

Hydrogeology of As in Central Massachusetts

(PDF)

5

Dust Storms - Health Effects

Review and Conclusions

Student Presentations

(PDF ‑ 4.5 MB)

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January IAP 2006
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