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The Geochemistry of a Habitable Planet

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
MoWe 1p.m. – 2:15p.m.		 University Hall Y01-1300 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
MoWe 1p.m. – 2:15p.m.
Location
University Hall Y01-1300
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

Geochemistry is a unique field integrating geology and chemistry to tell the story of a planet. In this class, we will use geochemistry to reconstruct the story of our Earth, a habitable planet. You will learn about the formation of elements in stars, the formation of Earth in the context of the solar system, the differentiation of the planet via igneous processes, the origin of the continents, the effects of water and CO2 on Earth climate, the source of fossil fuel and mineral resources, the origin of life, and our effect on the planet. Along the way, we will explore principles in isotope geochronology, trace element geochemistry, aqueous chemistry, stable isotope geochemistry and chemical proxies in dynamic systems.

Prerequisites

ENVSCI 210 or CHEM 117 or CHEM 118.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

University Hall Y01-1300

Enrolled / Capacity

18 / 45

Status

Closed

Instructor

Karen Johannesson

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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