OCEA 3420
Geochem of Aqua Environment
Lec 01 selected
This course is an introduction to the governing principles and processes of aquatic geochemistry. Specific topics will include physical chemistry of natural waters, kinetics of geochemical reactions, the hydrologic cycle, the carbonate system and pH, redox reactions, weathering and mineral-solution equilibria, controls on the composition of rainwater, rivers, and oceans.
Sections
Lecture
Lec 01
Mon, Wed, Fri 14:35-15:25
From the syllabus
From the Winter 2025 syllabus by Markus Kienast. Winter 2027 is taught by Evans N., so details may differ. Open the PDF
Grading
20%Mid-term examDate to be determined
30%Final examDate to be determined
40%Assignments4–5 assignments
10%Attendance/participation
Textbook
- The Geochemistry of Natural Waters, J. Drever
Course rules
- Late work
- Assignments may lose 10% per day late and are not accepted after marking is completed.
- Assignment deadlines
- Assignments are due at the end of class, and assignment questions are generally not answered within 24 hours of the deadline.
- Attendance
- Attendance and participation in all classes are considered essential and required.
- Academic integrity
- Assignments must be each student's own work; cheating and plagiarism on tests are not tolerated.
- Supplementary exam
- There is no supplementary exam for this course.
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