SIO 102Geochemistry
An introduction to the chemical composition and evolution of the Earth and solar system. Applications of chemical methods to elucidate the origin and geologic history of the Earth and the planets, evolution of oceans and atmosphere, and human environmental impacts.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “SIO 50 and CHEM 6A-B-C or CHEM 6AH-6BH-6CH, or consent of instructor.”
Where it sits in degree plans
Suggested plans most often put it in Year 3 · Winter (2 programs).
Required in (2)
- Environmental Systems—Earth Sciences (B.S.)
- Geosciences (B.S.)
One of the options in (2)
- Environmental Chemistry (B.S.)
- Environmental Systems—Environmental Chemistry (B.S.)