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.

Prerequisite(s): Any GEO 100 – 194 or ENSC 100-194 or BIOB 170 or BIOB 160 And CHMY 121 or CHMY 141 ; or c/i 
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