EPSC 220 — Principles of Geochemistry

Name: EPSC 220 — Principles of Geochemistry
Rating: 5.0 (57 reviews)

Basic concepts in geochemistry and the quantitative application of principles of chemistry to geological subdisciplines using simple scripts in Matlab. Particular emphasis on the thermodynamics and kinetics of reactions on Earth and other planets, controls on elemental distribution, stable and radiogenic isotopes, and water chemistry. Application of phase diagrams to geology.

Rating: 5.00 out of 5 from 57 student reviews
Difficulty: 3.67 out of 5
Credits: 3
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department: Earth & Planetary Sciences
Taught by: Don Baker
Prerequisites: CHEM 110 and CHEM 120, or their equivalents in CEGEP; (MATH 140 and MATH 141) or (MATH 150 and MATH 151) or their equivalents in CEGEP.

Sections offered

Section 002 (Lab), Tue 2:35-5:25 pm — 13 seats open
Section 001 (Lec), Mon Wed 8:35-9:25 am — 13 seats open