GEOL 3310 Geochemistry
This course provides an introduction to geochemistry for the undergraduate geology student. The course introduces essentialgeochemical tools of thermodynamics and kinetics, aquatic chemistry, isotope geochemistry, and traceelement geochemistry. In addition, the course willexplore the Earth from a geochemical perspective. Topics such as formation of the elements, formation of the Earth and Solar System, evolutionof the lithosphere and mantle, weathering of minerals, stream chemistry, and ocean chemistry will be studied. Prerequisite: one year of generalchemistry,
GEOL 1103, 1303, 2410, or consent of instructor. Spring (odd years).
Prerequisite
CHEM 1110, CHEM 1111 , GEOL 1103 , GEOL 1303 , GEOL 2410
Either Corequisite or Prerequisite
Sophomore Classification Required