CHEM 4560  - Environmental Geochemistry

Credits: (4)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Description:

Applications of chemistry to understanding Earth system cycles and assessing environmental health and safety. Course emphasizes modern surface geochemical cycles operating in the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. Applications of aqueous chemistry, geomicrobiology, and isotope geochemistry. Laboratory introduces practical skills and real-world applications. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week.
Pre-requisite(s): CHEM 1220  and GEO 3000 ; or consent of instructor.