GEOS3475 - Geochemistry

GEOS 3475 Geochemistry (4 semester credit hours) Provides a comprehensive introduction to inorganic geochemistry in the earth sciences. Topics covered will include major and trace element geochemistry of natural waters and solids, stable isotopes, chemical weathering and geochemical cycles, and radioactivity and the dating of geological materials. Students will engage with geochemistry applications in hydrogeology, economic geology, environmental hazards, climate science, and energy. Lab fee of $100 required. Prerequisites: CHEM 1311 and GEOS 1303 and GEOS 3421 and GEOS 3464. (3-3) Y