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| Geochemistry | |||
| GEOCHEMISTRY | |||
| CLASS CODE: | GEOL 420 | CREDITS: 3 | FEE: $20 |
| DIVISION: | PHYSICAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING | ||
| DEPARTMENT: | GEOLOGY | ||
| GENERAL EDUCATION: | This course does not fulfill a General Education requirement. | ||
| DESCRIPTION: | Applying elementary chemical principles to understand geologic processes and materials. | ||
| TAUGHT: | Fall, 2005, 2007, 2009 | ||
| CONTENT AND TOPICS: | 1. Application of the principles of chemistry to geologic systems and materials. 2. Both high- and low-temperature systems and materials will be covered. 3. Geochemical Behavior of the Elements 4. Stable, Radiogenic, & Cosmogenic Isotope Geochemistry 5. Trace Element Geochemistry 6. Crystal Chemistry 7. Biogeochemistry 8. Transport, Advection, & Diffusion 9. Geochemistry of Natural Water Systems 10. Geochemistry of Sedimentary Rock Systems 11. Geochemistry of Igneous Rock Systems 12. Geochemistry of Metamorphic Rock Systems 13. Whole-Earth & Planetary Geochemistry 14. Analytical Geochemistry 15. Geochemical Modeling |
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| GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: | 1. Help students understand and use basic chemical principles in studying Earth systems and materials. 2. Improve familiarity with geilogic literature. 3. Improve scientific writing skills. |
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| REQUIREMENTS: | This class requires significant preparation for and participation in class. Field trips are also required. | ||
| PREREQUISITES: | Geol 111, Chem 105, (Chem 106 recommended) | ||
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| EFFECTIVE DATE: | August 2002 | ||