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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Geochemistry

Casey Raymond, Chemistry Coordinator
315-312-2699

Paul Tomascak, Geology Coordinator
315-312-2786
www.oswego.edu/geology

Cosponsoring Programs: Chemistry and Geology

The Geochemistry program, leading to a BS degree is sponsored by the faculty of the Department of Atmospheric and Geological Sciences and the Department of Chemistry. The objective of this program is to train individuals who will be able to conduct and supervise a variety of projects in geochemical applications, such as geochemical exploration, environmental management, and environmental impact studies, etc. In addition to being prepared for such employment, graduates of this program would be well-prepared for entering graduate school in geology, geochemistry, or chemistry.

Programs

Major

Courses

Geochemistry

  • GCH 436 - Solid Earth Geochemistry

    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    An intensive study of the chemical composition of the Earth its internal evolution. Topics include cosmochemistry and early solar system processes, the age of the Earth, models for the composition of the bulk Earth, approaches to the study of mantle dynamics, and the formation and evolution of the continental crust.

    Prerequisite: GEO 310 or CHE 451, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 4

  • GCH 437 - Earth Surface Geochemistry

    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    An intensive study of the processes that shape the chemical compositions of materials at the Earth’s surface, past and present. Areas of concentration will include aqueous geochemistry, chemical weathering, and marine geochemistry.  Associated topics, such as the geochemical records of climate change and environmental pollution will be dealt with.
     

    Prerequisite: GEO 310 or CHE 451, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 4

  • GCH 438 - Isotope Geochemistry

    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    A quantitative examination of radiogenic and stable isotopes that balances theoretical and applied aspects of the science. Topics that are covered include radioactive decay, geochronology of primarily long-lived isotope systems, isochron systematics, model ages, radiogenic isotope tracers, equilibrium and kinetic stable isotope fractionation, and the evolution of analytical techniques.

    Prerequisite: GEO 310 or CHE 451 or instructor permission
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3

  • GCH 494 - Capstone Research in Geochemistry

    2017-2018 Catalog Year:

    Students perform independent research under the direction of a faculty advisor. The student’s experiences and results will be shared via oral progress reports, a final presentation at Quest or other professional conference and a final written research report. Students must arrange with a faculty member to sponsor and supervise a research project. This course can be repeated for up to six credit hours. Available for 1 to 6 credits.

    Prerequisite: GCH 436.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis