Unit name | Aqueous Geochemistry |
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Unit code | EASCM0045 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1A (weeks 1 - 6) |
Unit director | Professor. Sherman |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
Successful completion of years 1-3 of either the Environmental Geoscience or Geology degree programme curriculum. |
Co-requisites |
n/a |
School/department | School of Earth Sciences |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This unit will include thermodynamics and kinetics of aqueous solutions and mineral-solution equilibria that control the geochemistry of aquatic environments and crustal fluids.
Practical skills will focus on the application of computational models using standard computer codes.
Applications will include the fate of environmental contaminants, acid-mine drainage, the chemistry of groundwater, rivers, lakes and the oceans; C02 sequestration, the formation of ore deposits.
Lectures and practicals
Assessment:
The unit mark will be based on independent coursework (50%) and a final 2 hour exam (50%). The exam will assess students' understanding of the fundamental concepts applied in the unit, while the coursework will assess students' ability to apply the concepts to practical problems.
Feedback:
Feedback will be provided on the practical write-ups. A review session prior to the exam will also be provided.