GEOE 452/452L/552/552L Geochemical Exploration/Lab

Credits: (2-1) 3

An integrated application of geochemical principles, trace-element analytical techniques, basic statistical methods, and computer techniques to the design and implementation of geochemical exploration programs for the detection of mineral deposits. An area of the Black Hills will be selected for the design and implementation of a geochemical exploration program. A term paper will result from this study.

Prerequisites: GEOE 451/451L or permission of instructor.
Corequisites: GEOE 452L or GEOE 552L
Notes: Students enrolled in GEOL 552/552L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in GEOE 452/452L.

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