University of
Idaho
Department of Geological Sciences
Prof. Scott Wood |
 |
| The
Berkeley Pit, Butte, Montana |
Spring
2002 Class
Schedule:
TR 1:30-3:30 PM
All class meetings take place in McClure 117 |
| Overall
Course Objectives |
- To understand in detail the fundamental (primarily
thermodynamic) controls on the composition of natural waters and the
response of natural waters to variations in various physico-chemical
parameters.
- To explore applications to environmental problems,
weathering, oceanography, ore deposit formation, etc.
- To learn to solve numerical problems related to the
behavior of components in natural waters.
- To gain facility with simple analytical techniques
for the characterization of natural waters.
There is some overlap between this course and GEOL
468/568. However, this course covers fewer topics but in greater depth and
detail. |
| Recommended
Background Preparation |
| The
minimum expected background preparation is a full year of
college-level Chemistry. Familiarity with College-Level Algebra is also expected.
For those whose chemistry skills are
weak, it is recommended that you take GEOL 423 (Principles of
Geochemistry) or GEOL 468/568 (The Geochemistry of Natural Waters) or both
before attempting this course. |
| Links
to other Geochemistry Courses |
| The
Geochemistry of Natural Waters GEOL 468/568
Principles
of Geochemistry GEOL 423 |
