Isotope Geochemistry: Tracers of Environmental Processes
E&ES 323
Fall 2010 not offered
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| Certificates: Environmental Studies |
This course explains from first principles the main stable and radioactive isotopic techniques used in geochemistry and geology. The course also demonstrates the manner in which isotope geochemistry has been utilized to solve some of the major problems in the earth and environmental sciences. The oxygen, hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur stable isotope systems and the Rb-Sr, Sm-Nd, U-Th-Pb, and K-Ar radioactive systems will be discussed in detail. This course will emphasize the application of isotope techniques in hydrological, geochemical, and ecological studies. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
None |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: CHEM141 OR CHEM143 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (E&ES)(ENVS-MN)(ENVS) |
Major Readings:
G. Faure, PRINCIPLES OF ISOTOPE GEOLOGY, 2nd Edition, 1986
Supplement: I. Clark and P. Fritz, ENVIRONMENTAL ISOTOPES IN HYDROGEOLOGY, 1997
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two exams, one term paper, problem sets. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
An upper level course for natural science undergraduate majors and graduate students. Chemistry (CHEM 141 or CHEM 143) and Earth and Environmental Sciences (E&ES 101, E&ES 199, or E&ES 280) background suggested, but not required. Please contact instructor with any questions. |
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