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EARTH 621Aqueous Geochemistry

Units
0.50
Level
Graduate
Faculty
Science
Subject
Earth Sciences

EARTH 621 as listed in the Fall 2026 Graduate Calendar. The main page has the current version, when it runs, and seats.

a) Basic thermodynamics and activity-fugacity relationships. Chemical equilibria, ion association and complexing, oxidation-reduction reactions. Models for aqueous equilibria in high concentration solutions. b) Interaction of groundwater with porous media; mineral dissolution/precipitation reaction kinetics, ion exchange, surface ionization of oxides. c) Use of computer codes such as PHREEQE and GEOCHEM to simulate mass transfer in geochemical systems. Examining and modelling chemical evolution in groundwater flow systems.

Prerequisites

  • Must have completed the following:

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

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In 42 terms, Fall 2006 to Winter 2024