EESC5320 · Earth and Environmental Sciences
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
This course will apply the principles of chemistry to investigate the chemical compositions of the Earth system, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere. Topics will include the origin of elements in the solar system; distribution of elements in the core, mantle, and crust; cycling of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and other elements in the Earth's surface environments; radiometric dating techniques; and stable isotope geochemistry.
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Fall 2024
1 sectionSpring 2022
1 section