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ERTH-2140

Introduction to Geochemistry

An introduction to the application of chemistry to problems in the Earth and Environmental Sciences. Topics include thermodynamics and phase equilibria as applied to mineral stability, rock evolution, and water chemistry; stable isotope systematics; radiogenic isotope systematics; trace element geochemistry, organic geochemistry, and geochemical cycles. (Cross listed as CHEM-2540. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and CHEM-2540.) Prerequisite: ERTH-1100 and/or ERTH-1200, or permission of instructor. Spring term annually.

4 credit hours
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