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ERTH 4560 - Isotope Geochemistry


Fundamentals of isotope geochemistry as applied to biogeochemical systems in modern and ancient environments. This course covers the principles of both radiogenic and stable isotope distribution, decay, and transfer through Earth’s exchangeable reservoirs. This course will emphasize stable isotopes, equilibrium and kinetic isotope fractionation, distribution, isotope mass balance, and using these systems to track global biogeochemical cycles in the modern environment and in deep time.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: CHEM 1100  or permission of instructor; ERTH 1100  recommended but not required.

When Offered: Fall (even years)



Cross Listed: ERTH 6560  and ENVE 4560 .

Credit Hours: 4



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