Isotope Geochemistry: Solid Earth

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This course covers specific tools using isotope geochemistry to understand the Solid Earth. Students will build on a fundamental knowledge of isotope geochemistry and learn how to apply that fundamental knowledge to specific problems in crustal evolution, geochronology, and high-temperature planetary processes. Through in-class discussions and weekly problem sets, students will gain awareness and practical experience with both solid Earth science questions, and the utility of isotope geochemistry for answering such questions. Students will leave this course with an understanding of which isotope systems can be used to answer particular scientific questions, and importantly, which cannot.