GEO 3100 - Isotope Geochemistry

Institution:

Utah Valley University

Subject:

Geology

Description:

Prerequisite(s): GEO 1010 or GEO 1030 or GEO 1040 or GEO 1050, (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055), CHEM 1210 and University Advanced Standing. Provides an introduction to the principles and applications of isotope geochemistry, which plays an important role in a wide variety of geological, biological, and environmental investigations, and summarizes the analytical techniques used in the field. Examines the theory of radiometric dating and provides an overview of the most commonly used geochronometers. Focuses on stable isotopes with emphasis on oxygen, hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur and with applications in paleoclimatology, ecology and paleoecology, archeology, and hydrology.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uvu.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 863-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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