Course Catalog - 2018-2019

     

ESCI 633 - ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY

Long Title: ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY
Department: Earth/Environmnt/Planetary Sci
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: An introduction to the principles and techniques of stable and radiogenic geochemistry in the geosciences. The course will begin by examining the fundamental physics relevant to isotope partitioning and decay, followed by a survey of different isotope systems and how they are used to study surface processes, element cycling, climate, and planetary science. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: ESCI 433. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ESCI 322 Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ESCI 633 if student has credit for ESCI 433.