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GEOL 315 - Geochemistry

GEOL 315: Geochemistry (3 units) at San Diego State University. Not offered in Spring 2027. Prerequisites: CHEM 200. Counts toward Geological Sciences, B.A. (2026-27), Geological Sciences, B.A. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Upper Division Major Electives
  • Major
  • 12 Additional Upper-Division Units Selected From
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (unknown), Fall 2026 (offered)
Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. Fundamental principles of low- and high-temperature geochemistry. Origin of the elements; formation of the solar system; differentiation of the earth; weathering at the earth’s surface; chemistry of natural waters. Laboratory methods applied to geological problems.
Prerequisites
CHEM 200.
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Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Typically offered
Fall

0 sections in Spring 2027

GEOL 315 is not offered in Spring 2027. Check all GEOL classes for other terms.