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Trace-Element Geochemistry
Spring 2013
The emphasis of this course is to use Trace Element Geochemistry to understand the origin and evolution of igneous rocks. The approach is to discuss the parameters that control partitioning of trace elements between phases and to develop models for the partitioning of trace elements between phases in igneous systems, especially between minerals and melt. Subsequently, published papers that are examples of utilizing Trace Element Geochemistry are read and discussed.
Readings
- McSween, H. Y., Jr. S. M. Richardson, and M. E. Uhle. Geochemistry: Pathways and Processes . Columbia University Press, 2003. ISBN: 9780231124409.
- Wood, B. J., and D. G. Fraser. Elementary Thermodynamics for Geologists . Oxford University Press, 1977. ISBN: 9780198599272.
- Denbigh, K. The Principles of Chemical Equilibrium . Cambridge University Press, 1981. ISBN: 9780521236829.
- Gordon, P. Principles of Phase Diagrams in Materials Systems . Krieger Pub Co., 1983. ISBN: 9780898744088.
- Henderson, P. Inorganic Geochemistry (Pergamon International Library of Science, Technology, Engineering and Social Studies) . Pergamon Press, 1982. ISBN: 9780080204482.
- Also useful for this course is the 10 volume set comprising the Treatise On Geochemistry (Elsevier, 2003), especially volumes 1, 2, and 3.
- Holland, H. D., and K. K. Turekian, eds. Treatise On Geochemistry . Elsevier Science, 2003. ISBN: 9780080437514.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗Historical OpenCourseWare
- MIT OCW syllabus ↗
- Historical MIT OpenCourseWare offering. Named reading entries and schedule topics are automatically extracted from the linked source pages.