Course Meeting Times
Lectures: Five sessions for 4 weeks, 2 hours / session
Prerequisite
Permission of instructor.
Description
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of Medical Geology/Geochemistry. Medical Geology/Geochemistry is the study of the interaction between abundances of elements and isotopes and the health of humans and plants.
Format
Students will attend five 2-hour class sessions. There will be a 5-question review quiz based on all sessions. Each student will be expected to write a report on a selected element after doing a literature survey, and also give presentation.
Grading
| Activities | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Class Attendance and Participation | 25% |
| Review Quiz | 20% |
| Element Literature Survey and Report | 30% |
| Project Presentation | 25% |
Required percentage to pass this course is 85%.
