GLY 472 - Introduction to Geochemistry

Investigation of the abundance and distribution of chemical elements in the Earth’s crust, mantle, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Introduction to thermodynamics, phase and mineral equilibrium, stable and radiogenic isotopes, and geochronology. Emphasizes the application of geochemical processes to solving geologic and environment problems, with selected examples from field and laboratory studies.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite Courses: GLY 101 and CHM 101
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses and consent of instructor.
Crosslisting: GLY 572
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3

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