312244 (v.1) Mineralogy and Geochemistry 201

Area:	Department of Applied Geology
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline.
Lecture:	2 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Geochemical classification and distribution of the elements. The Solar System, meteorites and Earth differentiation. Chemistry of the solid Earth, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere. Basic thermodynamics, equilibria, phase relationships and kinetics. Major and trace element fractionation and partitioning. Stable and radiogenic isotopes and their applications. Fluid-rock interaction. Eh and pH of natural systems. Organic geochemistry and the carbon cycle. Analytical methods and geochemical data presentation. Crystal chemistry of rock-forming minerals. Optical properties of minerals. Introduction to transmitted light microscopy.
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Field of Education:	010703 Geology
SOLT (Online) Definitions*:	Informational *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type:	Grade/Mark

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