This course introduces geochemical approaches, including mass balance, residence time, isotope fractionation, and thermodynamic and kinetic modeling necessary to track the flow of materials in key earth surface reservoirs including water, soil, and plants. This geochemical toolbox will then be used to analyze complex earth systems including the linkages between tectonics and climate change and the fingerprinting of anthropogenic pollutants in the built environment.

Units: 1.25

Max Enrollment: 12

Prerequisites: Two STEM courses above the 100-level from the following disciplines - geosciences, chemistry, biological sciences, or environmental studies; and permission of the instructor.

Instructor: Brabander

Distribution Requirements: MM - Mathematical Modeling and Problem Solving; LAB - Natural and Physical Sciences Laboratory; NPS - Natural and Physical Sciences

Typical Periods Offered: Every other year; Spring

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Not Offered

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