High-Temperature Geochemistry

3 credits

Introduces quantitative high-temperature geochemistry. Focuses on understanding the fundamentals of geochemical processes. Examines the application of quantitative geochemical tools to investigate these processes. Processes covered include: accretion and differentiation of the solar system, continental formation and evolution, subduction zone processes, mantle heterogeneity, mass extinctions and Snowball Earth, and atmospheric evolution. Recommended: ESS 212 or ESS 316.