GEOL 316 - Environmental Geochemistry

Fall (3) Kaste Prerequisite(s): GEOL 101 or GEOL 110 or GEOL 150W, and CHEM 103 and GEOL 160.

This course examines the chemical interactions among water, rock, and biota. We will investigate the basic inorganic and organic chemistry of nutrients, metals, and carbon. Topics covered include weathering, oceanic and terrestrial biogeochemical cycles and heavymetal deposition.