NRES 782 - Isotope Hydrology

(3 units)

Introduction to the use of stable and radioactive isotopes to study hydrologic, hydrogeologic and surficial processes; systematics of isotopic systems and environmental applications will be emphasized.(GEOL 780 and NRES 782 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. explain the theory behind isotopic reactions, basic equations, and fractionation factors in commonly used environmental isotopic systems.
2. use environmental isotopes in geochemical water-rock reaction models.
3. identify and apply different isotopic systems to various hydrologic and hydrogeologic problems.

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