GEY 304 - Geochemistry

Geochemistry is the application of the principles of chemistry to the solution of geological problems. This course focuses primarily on reactions near the Earth’s surface and includes many examples from the carbon cycle. Students develop and interpret stability diagrams that portray various acid-base, gasaqueous, aqueous-solid, and redox equilibria. They also use dynamical systems software to model reaction kinetics and geochemical cycles. Students conduct research on problems in environmental science, geochemical cycles, and earth system evolution, and use UMF’s X-ray fluorescence facility to analyze their samples. Course Typically Offered: Even spring.

Prerequisite(s): One geology course and CHY 141.

Credits: 4