GEOS 5160 - Geochronology and Global Change

Application of the concepts of nuclear physics and chemistry to Geological problems. Topics to include absolute and relative dating, formation of the elements, global change and causes of global change.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOS 3350 and basic knowledge of Chemistry, Physics, and Math.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: The prerequisites to 5000-level courses are: junior status and 12 hours of course work in Geosciences or consent of instructor. There may be specific prerequisites to individual courses.