GEOL120 PO - Introduction to Geochemistry

When Offered: Offered alternate years; next offered fall 2025.
Instructor(s): JS. Lackey
Credit: 1

The course provides an introduction to routine methods of geochemical analysis of a variety of geological and related materials and the theory behind these techniques as well as methods for evaluation of analytical outcomes. Students will be trained in x-ray diffraction and fluorescence, electron microscopy, inductively-coupled plasma mass spectrometry, and isotope ratio mass spectrometry. Analyses of rocks, crystals, fossils, soils, waters, plant materials and other organic matter will be used to frame how these techniques can be used to execute research in the Earth Sciences. Prerequisites: One introductory geology course.

Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
Area 4