Course ID
039487
Course Description
This course offers an introduction to and broad overview of the field of Organic Geochemistry - the structure and fate of organic molecules in the geosphere. This is a course for students with upper level standing who have completed basic undergraduate courses in chemistry, geoscience, and biology. Students interested in using organic geochemical techniques in an academic, environmental, or petroleum industry setting will find this course useful as a rigorous introduction to the discipline.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Course Requisites
Natural or physical sciences major with upper level standing who has completed basic courses in chemistry, biology, and geosciences. CHEM II (152) required. Organic Chemistry (241/242/243) strongly recommended.
May be convened with
GEOS586
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No