Geochemistry
Chemical principles applied to the Earth: element distribution, isotopes, water–rock reactions and geochemical cycles.
EASC-302 Year 3 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon
Offered by HSM University · Earth Sciences
Course content
- 1The cosmic abundance of the elements and Earth differentiationComing
- 2Thermodynamics for geochemistsComing
- 3Aqueous geochemistry: activity, speciation and solubilityComing
- 4Carbonate equilibria and pHComing
- 5Redox reactions and Eh–pH diagramsComing
- 6Weathering and clay mineralsComing
- 7Trace elements in igneous processesComing
- 8Radiogenic isotopes and geochronologyComing
- 9Stable isotopes: oxygen, hydrogen, carbon and sulphurComing
- 10Organic geochemistry and petroleumComing
- 11Geochemical cycles and environmental geochemistryComing
- 12Capstone: tracing the source of a groundwater contaminantComing
Requirements
Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.
Description
Chemical principles applied to the Earth: element distribution, isotopes, water–rock reactions and geochemical cycles.
Part of the Science stream, typically taken in year 3.