GEO/CHMY 431 - Environmental Geochemistry

4 Credit(s)

Students will examine and learn about the chemical and geological principles and reactions in natural systems: aquatic, marine, terrestrial, and atmospheric, and the effect and fate of contaminants in the environment. This is a field and laboratory-oriented class, with computer analysis of data. Students successfully completing the class will demonstrate their knowledge of geochemical sampling and analysis techniques in one or more research projects. Students will evaluate their own and/or published data according to concepts studied in the class and present their research in papers and oral reports. Includes exams and teamwork. A field-based research project will require extended class hours during the second and/or third week of class. May have a service-learning component. $120 Course Fee.

Prerequisite(s): CHMY 143 , and either GEO 101 or GEO 103.
(spring/odd-numbered years)