Geochemical classification and distribution of the elements. The Solar System, meteorites and Earth differentiation. Chemistry of the solid Earth, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere. Basic thermodynamics, equilibria, phase relationships and kinetics. Major and trace element fractionation and partitioning. Stable and radiogenic isotopes and their applications. Fluid-rock interaction. Eh and pH of natural systems. Organic geochemistry and the carbon cycle. Analytical methods and geochemical data presentation. Crystal chemistry of rock-forming minerals. Optical properties of minerals. Introduction to transmitted light microscopy. -- Course Website
Prerequisites: 7031 (v.5)<br/> Geology 101<br/> <br/> or any previous version<br/> <br/> <br/><br/> <br/> OR<br/><br/> <br/> 11310 (v.5)<br/> Geology 111<br/> <br/> or any previous version
