Spring 2023 - EASC 208 D100
Introduction to Geochemistry (3)
Class Number: 1887
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Apr 15, 2023
Sat, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Reid Staples
rdstaple@sfu.ca
1 778 782-4925
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Prerequisites:
EASC 202, CHEM 121, 122 and 126. All with a grade of C- or better.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Distribution and cycles of elements, minerals and rocks on and within Earth. Understanding and evolution of Earth systems through high and low temperature fluid-rock interaction, aqueous geochemistry, stable and radiogenic isotopes. Quantitative.
COURSE DETAILS:
Course Topics
- Introductory concepts of geochemical systems:
- Atomic structure
- Periodic Table
- Cosmic Evolution
- Global Chemical Differentiation
- Chemical Bonds
- Ionic Substitution in Crystals
- Thermodynamics
- Isotope Geology
- Stable Mineral Assemblages, Phase Diagrams
- Geothermobarometry
- Atmospheric/Oceanic Evolution and Chemistry
- Geochemical Cycles
- Crustal Fluids
- Simple and Multicomponent Mixing
- Geochemistry of the Major Rock Types
- Igneous Rocks
- Metamorphic Rocks
Grading
- Midterm examination 25%
- Laboratory assignment 15%
- Final lab examination 25%
- Final theory examination 35%
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
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REQUIRED READING:
Faure, G., Principles and Applications of Geochemistry (2nd edition). Prentice-Hall
ISBN: 9780023364501
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
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Registrar Notes:
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