Fall 2019 - EASC 315W D100
Geochemistry of Natural Waters (3)
Class Number: 1469
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
-
Course Times + Location:
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 7, 2019
Sat, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Burnaby
-
Instructor:
Diana Allen
dallen@sfu.ca
1 778 782-3967
Office: TASC 1 Room 7239
-
Prerequisites:
CHEM 122 and 126. Corequisite or prerequisite: EASC 304. All with a grade of C- or better.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Emphasis is on the fundamentals of water-rock interactions and the chemistry of natural waters, developing an understanding of the physical and chemical principles that govern the geochemistry of water within Earth's crust. Topics will include water sample collection and analysis, chemical thermodynamics, gas-water-rock interactions and geochemical modeling. The applications range from weathering and recharge to acid rock drainage and diagenesis. Students with credit for EASC 412 and/or EASC 315 may not complete this course for further credit. Writing.
COURSE DETAILS:
General:
This course examines the fundamentals of aqueous geochemistry as applied to natural waters. The emphasis is on developing an understanding of the physical and chemical principles that govern the interaction of water with the geochemical environment. Topics will include water sample collection and analysis, chemical thermodynamics, gas-water-rock interactions, groundwater hydrogeochemistry and geochemical modelling. The course is taught in a lecture/laboratory format where the majority of the writing instruction will be provided during the laboratory.
Course Topics:
1. Water Quality, Water Sampling and Water Analysis
2. From Rainwater to Groundwater
3. Solutions, Minerals and Equilibria
4. Carbon Dioxide, Acidity, Alkalinity and Carbonate Reactions
5. Ion Exchange and Adsorption
6. Reduction Oxidation
7. Organic Compounds in Natural Waters
8. Mineral Weathering and Silicates
9. Transport Processes
10. Kinetics
11. Isotopes
12. Geochemical Modelling
Course Organization: One 2-hour lecture and one 3-hour laboratory per week. The assignments are based on the theory part of the course, and these will be distributed during lab time.
Grading
- Assignments 50%
- Midterm Exam 15%
- Final Exam 35%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
“Geochemistry, Groundwater and Pollution”: Appelo, C.A.J.; 2005. CRC Press 2nd edition
ISBN: 978-0-41-536428-7
RECOMMENDED READING:
Selected Readings:
Drever, J.I., The Geochemistry of Natural Waters: Surface and Groundwater Environments, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall, 436pp.
Langmuir, Aqueous Enviornmental Geochemistry, Pearson/Prentice Hall, 600pp. Morel and Hering, Principles and Applications of Aquatic Chemistry, Wiley-Interscience, 558pp.
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS