Principles of Geochemistry

4 ch (3C 1T) (W) · Undergraduate

Principles of thermodynamics applied to earth science problems emphasizing the techniques used for measurement and calculation of enthalp y, entropy and Gibbs free energy . Laws governing the distribution of elements in the earth. Methods for experimental and numerical determination of phase relations with pressure and temperature and application of these diagrams to petrolo g ic problems , Kinetics of geochemical processes including chemical reaction rates and diffusion.