(ERTH 663) Applications of Stable Isotopes

3 credits · Graduate Programs

Application of stable isotope techniques with special focus on Hydrogeology, Geology and Environmental Sciences in archaeology, biology, chemistry, engineering, geography, geology, medicine, meteorology, paleontology, physics and space sciences. The use of isotopes to understand the water, carbon, nitrogen and sulphur cycles is demonstrated. Topics include hydrology, paleoclimates, geothermometry, fossil fuels exploration and recovery, pollutant tracing, food webs, forensic investigations, among others. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department. Antirequisite(s): Credit for Physics 663 and Geology 663 will not be allowed. Also known as: (Earth 663)