GEOE 533 - Hydro-Geochemistry

3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)

Covers the basic principles of geochemistry applied to ground and surface water. Thermodynamic background, carbonate chemistry and pH control, aqueous speciation, mineral dissolution and precipitation, adsorption and cation exchange, kinetics and chemical weathering, redox reactions, acid rock drainage, environmental isotopes, and geothermal systems are covered. Well-suited to students in Hydrogeology Minor or Option.

Prerequisite(s): CHMY 141-CHMY 143 or equivalent.