0305751 Geochemistry (3 Credit Hours)
Course Description :An introduction to cosmochemistry including the origin of the universe, stars and solar system. Overview of the chemistry of geological processes in aqueous environments. Includes review of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, phase equilibrium, mineral solubility, mineral stability diagrams. Introducing the concept of mixing and dilution. Overview of isotopes with geologic examples. Application of geochemistry to the solution of global problems. Geochemical cycles. Organic geochemistry
Department :Geology
Program :Masters In Geology
Course Level :Master
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