CHEM 431 - Environmental Geochemistry

Institution:

The University of Montana-Western

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Description:

Students will examine and learn about the chemical and geological principles and reactions in natural systems: aquatic, marine, terrestrial, and atmospheric, and the effect and fate of contaminants in the environment. This is a field- and laboratory-oriented class, with computer analysis of data. Students successfully completing the class will demonstrate their knowledge of geochemical sampling and analysis techniques in one or more research projects. Students will evaluate their own and/or published data according to concepts studied in the class and present their research in papers and oral reports. May include exams and multi-discipline teamwork. May have a service- learning component. $40 Course Fee. Prereq: GEOL 101 or GEOL 150, and CHEM 131 and CHEM 132. (spring/odd-numbered years)

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umwestern.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 683-7011

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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