Chemical Hydrogeology

Subject:

Earth Science (EARTH)

Catalog number:

659

Unit weight:

0.50

Meet type:

LEC

Grading basis:

NUM

Cross-listing(s):

N/A

Requisites:

Prereq: EARTH 458 and 221 or, EARTH 231 and CIV E 375 or consent of Instructor

Description:

This course builds on the fundamental principles of aqueous chemistry and water-rock interactions with emphasis on groundwater environments. Topics include the evolution of natural groundwater chemistry, chemical aspects of contaminant hydrogeology such as hydrocarbons, radioactive wastes, acid mine drainage and industrial and municipal waste disposal. Geochemical models are introduced and applied by students in a course project. Students without the required prerequisite may seek consent of the instructor.

Topic titles:

N/A

Faculty:

Science (SCI)

Academic level:

GRD

Course ID:

000906