Unit information: Advanced aqueous geochemistry in 2010/11

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Unit name Advanced aqueous geochemistry
Unit code EASC30042
Credit points 10
Level of study H/6
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 2C (weeks 13 - 18)
Unit director Emeritus Professor. Sherman
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
School/department School of Earth Sciences
Faculty Faculty of Science

Description including Unit Aims

Thermodynamics of aqueous solutions and mineral-solution equilibira that control the geochemistry of aquatic environments. Application will include the fate of environmental contaminants, C02 sequestration, formation of ore deposits and chemistry of groundwater.