ERTH 2380

Geochemistry

Lec 01 and Tut T01 selected

An introduction to the principles of chemistry applied to geologic systems, including an overview of the chemistry of rocks and minerals, isotopes in the geologic environment, processes that control the mobility of elements in geologic environments, and the use of geochemical data in solving geological and paleo- environmental problems.

Sections

Lecture
Tutorial

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2026 syllabus by Simone Booker. Winter 2027 is taught by Cox R., so details may differ. Open the PDF

Grading

50%Plotting exercises (8)Six worth 5% each; two worth 10% each
5%Project progress submissionsSmall project parts submitted throughout the semester
10%Extended abstractSubmitted before presentations
10%Class presentationsMini-conference during final tutorial time slots
25%Final examThree-hour, closed-book written exam

Textbook

  • Using Geochemical Data to Understand Geological Processes, Hugh Rollinson and Victoria Pease

Course rules

Missed tutorial
Email the teaching assistant and professor as soon as possible; a make-up deadline or grade redistribution may be arranged.
Mini-conference
Attendance is required whether or not you are presenting; absence deducts 10% from your final mark.
Peer review
Missing a fellow student's presentation when assigned to review their project costs 50% of your project mark.
Tutorial work
Collaboration is encouraged, but each student must submit their own assessed work.
Generative AI
Generative AI may be used as a study tool, but not to create content submitted for assessment.

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