EARTH 659Chemical Hydrogeology

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

When it runs

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 1 lecture section. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

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.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	7090	0 / 10	TTh 08:30–09:50

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In 42 terms, Fall 2006 to Winter 2024