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: