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GEOL0323A-F11

Environmental Geochemistry

Environmental Geochemistry
This course will address the origin, transport, fate, and analysis of chemicals in the environment. Topics will include aquatic chemistry, rock weathering, elemental cycles, atmospheric processes, and energy resources. Both naturally occurring and anthropogenic compounds/elements will be considered. The course will introduce students to a variety of analytical and instrumental techniques, including ultraviolet-visible-spectrophotometry, atomic absorption spectrometry, and high-performance liquid chromatography. The labs willbe project oriented. Major ions, nutrients, trace metals, and organic compounds will be studied in a variety of systems, including natural waters, soils, and air (CHEM 0104 or by waiver) 3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92572
Subject Code:
GEOL
Course Number:
0323
Section Identifier:
A

Course

GEOL 0323

All Sections in Fall 2011

Fall 2011

GEOL0323A-F11 Lecture (Ryan)
GEOL0323Z-F11 Lab (Ryan)