OS 212 - Marine Geochemistry

Institution:

Maine Maritime Academy

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Description:

An introduction to the chemistry of marine systems and the processes that regulate their chemistry. Topics include: chemistry of the water molecule; fundamentals of solution chemistry; the concepts and measurement of salinity, pH, and alkalinity; and the behavior of selected elements and compounds in sea water and marine sediments including gases, major ions, trace elements, and nutrients, with an emphasis on the physical and biological processes that govern their distribution. Prerequisite: Ch-220. Rec. 3, Cr. 3.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mainemaritime.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 326-2206

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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