GEOL 420 Geochemistry 3 Credits Study of mineral and chemical composition of solar system and Earth's interior and surface. Principles governing distribution of elements in rock, soil and water discussed. Includes study of planets, chemistry of igneous rocks, chemistry of surface water, sea water and ground water, weathering, carbonate precipitation, oxidation and reduction, and formation of clays and soils. Principally for geology seniors. Credits Analysis of environmental problems and introduction to techniques to solve them.
Stress is on problem solving.
Weekly written reports. Geology Laboratory Techniques 1 Credits Experience in laboratory instruction under supervision and guidance of a faculty member. Geology Research 3 Credits Original research designed to give practical experience in any area of geology. Open primarily to upper-division geology majors and only on advisement. Research conducted in cooperation with a geology professor.