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May 22, 2026
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GEOL 483 - Radiogenic Isotope Geochemistry3 Credit Hours
Radiogenic isotope geochemistry studies the natural variations in the relative isotope abundances of interested elements caused by radioactive decay. The course will provide an introduction of nuclear processes and their applications in the broad field of Earth and planetary sciences. We will discuss radiogenic isotopes as a tool for chronology, as well as a monitor of geological processes in the mantle and crust of the Earth and other rocky planets. We will also review laboratory measurements of radiogenic isotope variations. There are no formal prerequisites, but students should be prepared to learn (or relearn) physics, chemistry, and math.
Repeatability: May be repeated one time
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