| Course ID: | GEOL 4110/6110. 3 hours. |
| Course Title: | Principles of Geochemistry |
Course
Description: | Distribution of elements and isotopes in minerals, rocks, and waters. Principles governing the migration and behavior of elements and isotopes. |
| Oasis Title: | PRIN OF GEOCHEM |
| Prerequisite: | (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L and GEOL 3010-3010L) or permission of department |
Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | Students are expected to integrate their previous learning outcomes from other
geology courses with field observations to produce accurate geologic maps and
interpretations of selected field areas in the western U.S. |
| Topical Outline: | Origin of the Elements
Bulk composition of terrestrial reservoirs
Acid-base equilibria in natural systems
Thermodynamics of natural systems
Oxidation-Reduction reactions
Isotope geochemistry
Flux calculations for terrestrial reservoirs |
| Honor Code Reference: | Students will be expected to abide by the UGA Student Honor Code. Authorized
Assistance will be specified at the time assignments are made. Unauthorized
assistance will be penalized by loss of credit for the assignment. |