Official NUC CCMAS syllabus

GEY 315 — Geochemistry

GEY department course · Nigerian universities

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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

classify the elements into major, trace and rare earth elements
state the element composition of major rocks
discuss the relative mobility of the elements
apply geochemical data to explore mineral resources; and
determine the provenance and tectonic settings of rocks

Course contents

Abundance, classification and distribution of elements in rocks and materials. Principles of major and trace elemental analysis. Preparation of samples and analytical procedures; geochemistry of different rock types and mineral deposits; weathering and soil formation.

Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study GEY 315.

GEY 315 — Geochemistry

What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

Course contents

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