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Isotope Geochemistry: Tracers of Environmental Processes

E&ES 323
Spring 2014 not offered
Crosslisting: E&ES 523
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.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM E&ES
Course Format: LectureGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: CHEM141 OR CHEM143
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (CIS)(E&ES)(ENVS-MN)(ENVS)

Last Updated on MAR-29-2024
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