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GEOL 450 - Geochemistry

(4 credits)
Prerequisite: GEOL 225 or CHEM 142
This course explores the application of thermodynamic principles to solve geologic problems. The chemical interaction of rock and water will be emphasized, as it relates to the chemistry of natural waters on and near the surface of the earth, rock weathering and global geochemical cycles. Laboratory work will include the analytical techniques used to measure water chemistry and computer modeling of natural geochemical systems. Two hours of lecture and one four-hour laboratory weekly. Offered fall semester, odd years. (Formerly EASC 450)