GEO 4342 Natural and Contaminant Groundwater Geochemistry

3 units
Geology
Faculty of Science
The geochemical evolution of natural groundwater, using calculations of solute activities and mineral saturation, including the carbon cycle, weathering, redox evolution, geochemical modeling, environmental isotope tracers and the hydrological cycle. The geochemistry of major groundwater contaminants, including nutrients, landfill leachate, nuclear waste, acid drainage and metals. (Not offered each year, students must check with the Department.)

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisite: GEO 3342 .

Previously Offered Terms:

Winter

Organized

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