Geochemistry (ERTH3205)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Prerequisite
ERTH2003, ERTH2006, ERTH2005
Assessment methods
Assignments, project, examinations
Course enquiries
Professor Paulo Vasconcelos (p.vasconcelos@uq.edu.au)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
(Offered in semester 2 in even years only) Origin and abundance of the elements; Major element, trace element, and isotopic differentiation of the solar system and the Earth; principles of inorganic geochemistry including introduction to thermodynamics; analytical techniques for elemental and isotopic measurement; radiogenic and stable isotope systematics; use of elemental and isotopic data to study magmatic and metamorphic processes, crustal evolution, formation of ore deposits, geochemical cycles, weathering, and groundwater.