GLS 253 - Geochemistry

3 Credit(s)

This course covers the origin of the elements and their geological significance. Processes affecting the evolution of the Earth’s crust and the distribution of the elements in rocks, sediments, soils and waters; geochemical cycles. Students produce computer-generated graphs in regularly assigned projects throughout the semester. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GLS353. Prerequisite:

GLS 102

or permission of Department Chairperson.