Geol.780 GEOCHEMISTRY (3 C.H)
Scope and development of geochemistry, distribution of elements during the evolution of the earth, some principles of chemistry in relation to geochemistry, processes which modify the composition of primary magmas, distribution of elements in igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, patterns of deep seated origin- ore types, geochemical provinces, and productive plutons, geothermometry and geobarometry, high and low temperature geochemistry, geochemical exploration, hydrogeochemistry, isotopic geochemistry, case studies and exercises.
Books Recommended:- Principles and applications of geochemistry: a comprehensive textbook for geology students by Faure, G., 1998. 2nd edition, Prentice Hall.
- Essentials of geochemistry by Walther, J.V., 2008. Jones & Bartlett Pub.
- Radiogenic isotope geology by Dickin, A.P., 2005. 2nd edition, Cambridge University Press.
- Principles of geochemistry by Giulio, O., 2000. Columbia University Press.
- Quantitative geochemistry by, Zou, H., 2007. Imperial College Press.
- Introduction to geochemistry by Bird, D.K., 1994. McGraw-Hill College.
- Geochemical exploration, by Joyce, A.S., 1984. Australian Mineral Foundation.
- The geochemistry of natural waters: surface and groundwater environments by Drever, J.I., 1997. Prentice Hall.