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SIO 144Introduction to Isotope Geochemistry

4 units · SIO · UC San Diego

Radioactive and stable isotope studies in geology and geochemistry, including geochronology, isotopes as tracers of magmatic processes, cosmic-ray produced isotopes as tracers in the crust and weathering cycle, isotopic evolution of the crust and mantle.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

From the catalog: “undergraduate: SIO 50, 102, and 120 or consent of instructor. Graduate: graduate-level standing or consent of instructor. Graduate level requires student presentation.”

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

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  • Environmental Chemistry (B.S.)
  • Geosciences (B.S.)