EES4710 — Geochemistry
What geochemical processes occur at the intersection of the biosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere? How did earth’s surface geochemistry change over geologic time and how can we tell? In this course, we will investigate questions that relate to the co-evolution of life and Earth through a geochemical lens. Overall, the course will divide into two parts: (1) the geochemical structure of Earth from the core to the surface; and (2) practical applications for geochemistry and geochemical techniques. Discussion will begin with an overview the discipline of geochemistry, which will serve as a framework to interpret the geochemical evolution and structure of the internal and external components of Earth. Following this portion, we will examine modern advances of analytical techniques and applications in geochemistry. This course may have a course fee. prereq: Math 1250 or 1290 or Math 1296 or STAT 2411 and Chem 1153 or Chem 1173 or instructor consent