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ERTH 4690 - Aqueous Geochemistry


Fundamentals of aqueous geochemistry as applied to the evolution of natural waters. Principles of chemical equilibrium, activity models for solutes, acid-base chemistry, redox chemistry, mineral solubility, aqueous complexes, ion exchange, and stable isotopes will be covered. The carbonate system, weathering reactions, and redox chemistry are examined in detail. Students learn theory, the basics of analytical techniques, computation methods, and the use of computer programs for speciation, mass balance, and reaction path calculations.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: CHEM 1100  or permission of instructor; ERTH 1100  recommended but not required.

When Offered: Spring term odd-numbered years.



Cross Listed: ERTH 6690 , CHEM 4690 , ENVE 4110 . Students cannot obtain credit for more than one of these.

Credit Hours: 4



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