Aqueous Geochemistry credit:

4 Hours

Introduction to geochemical processes occurring in natural waters, with emphasis on the thermodynamic and kinetic controls governing chemical speciation, surface complexation, redox cycling and mineral formation and stability. Applications to a variety of soil and groundwater systems will be presented. Prerequisite: CHEM 104 ; CHEM 105 ; MATH 220 or MATH 221 ; GEOL 460 ; or equivalents; or consent of instructor.