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ERTH 4540 - Organic Geochemistry

Origin, transformation, and fate of organic matter on Earth. This course is chemistry-focused and incorporates concepts from biology, geology, and ecology. This course emphasizes reactivity, transport, and storage mechanisms which control the distribution of organic matter in terrestrial and marine systems. Analytical techniques for characterizing organic matter and applications to carbon cycling in natural and perturbed environments are also discussed.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 1100 and ERTH 1200 or permission of instructor.

When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years.



Credit Hours: 4


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