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This course deals with the distribution of isotopes in natural environments. We will treat the theory of stable isotope fractionation and radiogenic isotope decay. Applications of radiogenic isotopes in geology and environmental chemistry are the dating of rocks and geologic events and tracing sources of water. Stable isotope geochemistry is used in modeling geologic and hydrologic processes, e.g., paleoclimates. At the end we will discuss the atmospheric chemistry of radon and deal with artificial isotopes in nature, including radio-active waste disposal.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture
Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE Grading Mode: Student Option
Prerequisites: (CHEM141 AND CHEM142)(CHEM143 AND CHEM144)
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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