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Rensselaer Catalog 2008-2009 [Archived Catalog]

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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.

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

When Offered: Spring term annually.



Cross Listed: Cross-listed as CHEM 2540. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and CHEM 2540.

Credit Hours: 4


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