EARTH 659Chemical Hydrogeology

Units: 0.50
Level: Graduate
Faculty: Science
Subject: Earth Sciences

EARTH 659 as listed in the Fall 2025 Graduate Calendar. The main page has the current version, when it runs, and seats.

This course builds on the fundamental principles of aqueous chemistry and water-rock interactions with emphasis on groundwater environments. Topics include the evolution of natural groundwater chemistry, chemical aspects of contaminant hydrogeology such as hydrocarbons, radioactive wastes, acid mine drainage and industrial and municipal waste disposal. Geochemical models are introduced and applied by students in a course project. Students without the required prerequisite may seek consent of the instructor.

Prerequisites

Complete 1 of the following
- Must have completed the following:
  - EARTH221
  - EARTH458
- Must have completed the following:
  - EARTH231
  - CIVE375

Antirequisites

None listed.

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