11913 (v.2) Geology 214 - Geochemistry

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Area:	Department of Applied Geology
Contact Hours:	3.0
Credits:	12.5
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	1626 (v.4) Chemistry 143 or any previous version AND 7032 (v.5) Geology 102 or any previous version AND 7080 (v.4) Chemistry 144 or any previous version
Phase equilibria and simple thermodynamics Two and three component phase diagrams related to igneous and metamorphic petrology. Use of geochemistry and geochemical variation diagrams in petrogenetic modelling. Element classification and behaviour. Eh / pH diagrams and their application to chemical weathering and environmental geochemistry. Geochemistry of ore forming processes. Environmental impacts of mine drainage.