GEOS474A

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GEOS474A - Geochronology and Thermochronology

GeosciencesUndergraduateUA - UA General

Course ID

035012

Course Description

This class will familiarize students with principles of geochronology and thermochronology and applications in Earth and planetary sciences. Topics will include radioactive decay and growth, long- and short-lived radioisotope systems, analytical methods, determining dates and rates of a wide variety of events and processes, and the use of radiogenic isotopes as tracers in Earth and planetary processes.

Min Units

3

Max Units

3

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Undergraduate

Component

Lecture

Optional Component

No