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GEOL 720

Modern Analytical Techniques in Earth Sciences

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
Average gradeA-
Standard

Overview

Description

This class provides an overview of a variety of analytical instrumentation that can be used to collect data for answering geoscience-related hypotheses and questions. The general assembly, tuning/setups, pros and cons, and data acquisition of a variety of instruments will be discussed.

Units

Lecture2
Laboratory Studio1

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Offering

Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

Terms

fall

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • assess the applicability of various analytical techniques available in the Geosciences.
  • proficiently collect and assess data from analytical instrumentation.
  • design their own data acquisition routines for independent research.