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EART 230Applications of Isotopes in Earth and Environmental Sciences

5 creditsGraduateStudent Option

Exploration of various applications of different isotope systems in geological, oceanographic, and environmental studies at low temperature. The use of isotopes as tracers for weathering rate, biogeochemical cycling, food-web structure, ecology, paleo-chemistry, provenance, circulation, archeology, anthropogenic and extraterrestrial inputs and more. Participants experience giving presentations, reviewing a paper, and submitting a proposal as part of the class.

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When it runs

Fall 2026Open Fall 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm
Earth&Marine C332A. PaytanWait List 0/0

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Adina Paytan1.9 / 53.9 / 514%24

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