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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.

Prerequisite: CHEM 1100  or CHEM 1110  ; or permission of instructor.

 

ERTH 1100  also highly recommended, but not required.

When Offered: FALL TERM, EVEN YEARS

Cross Listed: ENVE 4560  

Co-Listed: ERTH 6560  

Graded: GRADED

Credit Hours: 4


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