EASC 214 — Principles of Geochemistry
Earth Science · University of Ghana
This course intends to familiarize students with the tools of geochemistry. These include the tools of thermodynamics, kinetics, aquatic chemistry, and trace element geochemistry. The course is divided into two parts. Part I covers the theory and application of thermodynamics and kinetics to processes controlling the composition of natural waters, and basic mineralwater-atmospheric gas interactions. Part II covers trace elements in igneous processes, including Goldschmidt‘s classification of the elements and the geochemical periodic table, element partitioning between coexisting minerals, and trace element distribution during partial melting and crystallization.
- Credits
- 2
- Level
- Level 200
- Semester
- Semester Two
Other courses on this programme
- EASC 209 — Earth’s Materials and Resources
- EASC 210 — Geological Field Methods I
- EASC 211 — Natural Hazards and Disasters
- EASC 213 — Geological Structures
- EASC 215 — Stratigraphy and Sedimentation
- EASC 216 — Fundamentals of Geophysics
- EASC 217 — Optical Mineralogy
- EASC 218 — Introduction to Palaeontology
- EASC 219 — Practical Crystallography
- EASC 222 — Petrography
- EASC 280 — Internship in Earth Science I
- EASC 101 — Physical Geology
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 3 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Sciences (2017).