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2025 Spring > UGRD > ENVSCI > ENVSCI 341

The Geochemistry of a Habitable Planet

Course #: ENVSCI 341

Description:
Geochemistry is a unique field integrating geology and chemistry to tell the story of a planet. In this class, we will use geochemistry to reconstruct the story of our Earth, a habitable planet. You will learn about the formation of elements in stars, the formation of Earth in the context of the solar system, the differentiation of the planet via igneous processes, the origin of the continents, the effects of water and CO2 on Earth climate, the source of fossil fuel and mineral resources, the origin of life, and our effect on the planet. Along the way, we will explore principles in isotope geochronology, trace element geochemistry, aqueous chemistry, stable isotope geochemistry and chemical proxies in dynamic systems.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite: ENVSCI 210 or CHEM 117 or CHEM 118.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 10269 MW
1:00 - 2:15 pm
Johannesson,Karen Haley University Hall Y01-1300
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 30
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: ENVSCI 210 or CHEM 117 or CHEM 118.
Course Attributes: