An overview of geochemical theory and problem-solving techniques used by Earth Scientists to elucidate Earth system processes. Topics of discussion will include the origin of elements, stable and radiogenic isotopes, geochronology, thermodynamics, trace element partitioning in mineral fluid systems, weathering and aqueous geochemistry. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): GEOL 114.2 or GEOL 121.3; and CHEM 112.3 or CHEM 146.3; and MATH 110.3, MATH 123.3, MATH 133.4, or MATH 176.3 Note: Students with GEOG 120 or 112 instead of GEOL 121 may take this course with permission of the department. Students with credit for GEOL 428 may not take this course for credit.
An overview of geochemical theory and problem-solving techniques used by Earth Scientists to elucidate Earth system processes. Topics of discussion will include the origin of elements, stable and radiogenic isotopes, geochronology, thermodynamics, trace element partitioning in mineral fluid systems, weathering and aqueous geochemistry. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): GEOL 114.2 or GEOL 121.3; and CHEM 112.3 or CHEM 146.3; and MATH 110.3, MATH 123.3, MATH 133.4, or MATH 176.3 Note: Students with GEOG 120 or 112 instead of GEOL 121 may take this course with permission of the department. Students with credit for GEOL 428 may not take this course for credit.
