11913 (v.2) Geology 214 - Geochemistry

Area:

Department of Applied Geology

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0

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

Syllabus:

Phase equilibria and simple thermodynamics applicable to geological systems. 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.

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit students will have - The ability to derive predictive and quantative information from a variety of elementary phase diagrams. Become aware of the relative abundances of elements and their behaviour in different regions of the Earths interior, the surface environment, the oceans, atmosphere and the cosmos. They will also have been versed in the use of simple geochemical variation diagrams in evaluating the roles of geological processes.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Brownlow A.H., (1996), Geochemistry, Prentice - Hall. Cox, Bell and Pankhurst., (1979), The interpretation of Igneous Rocks. Henderson P., (1982), Inorganic Geochemistry. Watkins R, Revision Handout.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 20%, Class test (s) 10%, Laboratory practical excercises10%, Practical exam 30%, Theory exam 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y