EARTH AND PLANETARY CHEMISTRY AND MATERIALS
This course introduces chemistry of the Solar System materials and geochemical cycles in Earth and rocky planets through whole planet scale cycles. Specific topics include rock-forming processes related to the chemical and physical differentiation of the solid Earth and terrestrial planets into their main reservoirs, e.g., continental crust, oceanic crust, mantle, and core. Beginning with the bulk composition of planetary bodies, and an overview of the chemical and petrologic properties of the rocks that make up each of these reservoirs, the basic principles of petrology and geochemistry will be presented in the context of the rock cycle, plate tectonics, as well as the origin of economically and societally important ore deposits. Some basic concepts as to how the whole planet scale processes influence the chemistry of surface environment of Earth will be also be introduced. A laboratory and field trip, where students will see petrologic and geochemical principles applied, will be required. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH 101 and MATH 102 , PHYS 101 or 111 , and CHEM 121 or CHEM 151
Prerequisites & course information
Short Title: EARTH AND PLANETARY MATERIALS Department: Earth/Environmnt/Planetary Sci Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory Credit Hours: 4 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students. Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level Prerequisite(s): EEPS 101 (may be taken concurrently) or EEPS 102 (may be taken concurrently) or EEPS 106 (may be taken concurrently) or EEPS 107 (may be taken concurrently) or EEPS 108 (may be taken concurrently) or EEPS 109 (may be taken concurrently) or EEPS 110 (may be taken concurrently) or EEPS 111 (may be taken concurrently) or EEPS 115 (may be taken concurrently) or EEPS 116 (may be taken concurrently)
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027