EPS2
Chemistry of the Earth and Planets
Earth and Planetary Sciences
SUSTN - Doerr School of Sustainability
Course Description
(EPS 2 - Former GEOLSCI 2) Chemistry of the Earth and Planets Couse Description: Introduction to chemical principles with an emphasis on applications in the Earth Sciences. Topics include the origin and distribution of the elements in the solar system and on Earth, the origin and structure of the Earth, its oceans, and atmosphere; crystal chemistry, structure, and transformations; predicting and balancing reactions; thermodynamics, phase diagrams, high temperature and aqueous geochemistry, weathering, isotope geochemistry, and organic geochemistry. Students will also be exposed to analytical methods used in the Earth sciences. Change of Department Name: Earth & Planetary Sciences (Formerly Geological Science)
Cross Listed Courses
Grading Basis
RLT - Letter (ABCD/NP)
Min
3
Max
3
Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?
Yes
Total Units Allowed for Degree Credit
9
Course Component
Lecture
Enrollment Optional?
No
This course has been approved for the following WAYS
Scientific Method and Analysis (SMA)
Does this course satisfy the University Language Requirement?
No
Programs
EPS2
is a
completion requirement
for: