Forensic Stable Isotopes

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Stable isotopes are a tool commonly used to solve environmental, geological, and criminological mysteries. Small differences in atomic mass among stable (non-radioactive) isotopes of the same element can give rise to differences in partitioning within the environment. This course explores how isotopes fractionate and how this behavior can be used to investigate complex processes and solve mysteries. This course will provide a comprehensive knowledge base to apply the interpretation of stable isotope data to research questions across a range of disciplines.