GEOL 4540 GEOCHEMISTRY (3 credits)
This course will cover the application of chemical principles to geologic systems. Specific topics covered will include the origin of elements and their distribution in the earth, geochronology, stable isotope systems, aqueous geochemistry and crystal chemistry. These topics will be integrated to the study of soils, igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks and ore deposits. (Every third semester). (Cross-listed with CHEM 4540).
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1170, CHEM 1140 or CHEM 1180, and either GEOL 2750 or CHEM 2500, or permission of Instructor