Environmental Stable Isotopes

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Introduction to the concepts, analytical methods, theory and environmental applications of stable H, O, C, N and S isotopes. In addition, there will be an introduction to non-traditional stable isotopes of Li, Ca, Si and Mg as well as an introduction to clumped isotopes, mass fractionation laws and mass-independent isotope effects. Emphasis will be placed on theory and applications of light isotopes in paleoclimate studies, environmental hydrogeology and biogeochemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 0100 , EEPS 0220 or 0230 recommended, or instructor permission.