This course explores theory and hands-on application of the major analytical tools necessary to characterize the geochemistry of natural systems including: atomic absorption spectrometry, ion chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, isotope ratio mass spectrometry, X-ray diffraction, electron microprobe and data reduction techniques including basic geochemical modeling.

Composite LandSat image of Texas. Photo B. Herbert.

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• Arsenic speciation. Article on the analytical chemistry of arsenic speciation, a major geogenic contaminant.
• Analytical chemistry and gemstones
• How do scientists determine the composition of the interior of Earth and other planets?
• Lovely Above, Dead Below? Anoxia off the Gulf Coast.
• Bacteria could be key to methylmercury paradox
• Clays modify pesticide toxicity in soils
• Visualizing contaminants in plants.
  Researchers develop a way to “see” contaminants and track their movements through living leaves.

• Dr. Jennifer McGuire
• Dr. Bruce Herbert
• Dr. Ethan Grossman
• Dr. Renald Guillemette
• Dr. Robert Popp