Medical geology/geochemistry: an exposure
Bachelor's degree
In Maynard (USA)
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Maynard (USA)
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Different dates available
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.
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Subjects
- Medical training
- Medical
- Geology
Course programme
Lectures: Five sessions for 4 weeks, 2 hours / session
Permission of instructor.
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.
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.
Required percentage to pass this course is 85%.
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