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ENVE 4690 - Aqueous Geochemistry


Previous Course Number
4110

Fundamentals of aqueous chemistry as applied to the evolution of natural waters. The course covers principles of chemical equilibrium, activity models for solutes, pH as a master variable, concentration and Eh-pH diagrams, mineral solubility, aqueous complexes, ion exchange, and stable isotopes. The carbonate system, weathering reactions, and acid rain are examined in detail. Emphasis is on the chemical reactions that control surface and groundwater evolution in natural and engineered (treatment process) settings. Students learn theory, computation methods, and the use of computer programs for calculation of speciation and mass balance.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: CHEM 1100 ,  CHEM 1110  or CHEM 1120 ; or permission of instructor.

When Offered: Spring term annually.

Cross Listed: CHEM 4690  , ERTH 4690  , ERTH 6690  

Co-Listed: ENVE 6690  

Graded: Y

Credit Hours: 4



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