GEO 4070 - Applied Geochemistry

3 credits

This course will acquaint the student with geochemical principles such as origin and abundance of the elements; distribution and migration of those elements; geochemical cycles and prospecting; sampling techniques and evaluation; thermodynamics; crystal chemistry; and isotope geology. Three lectures per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Spring odd years)

Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C (2.0 or above) in GEO 1110 with lab, GEO 3210 with lab and CHEM 1220 with lab, and advanced standing in program
General Education Course: No