Geochemistry (GEOL0008)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department: Earth Sciences
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is restricted to Earth Sciences students only. General GCSE-level (or equivalent) knowledge of maths
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The module provides an introduction to the principles of chemistry as they apply to the natural world. Fundamental concepts of geochemistry will be learned in class lectures and in practical sessions focused on chemical bonding, mineral types and stability, stable and radioactive isotopes, aqueous geochemistry, low-temperature chemical reactions, basic thermodynamics and kinetics. Practical sessions will cement this knowledge and provide students with the opportunity to analyse geochemical data of practical importance.

By the end of this module students will have a sound basis for听 their subsequent studies in geosciences, having gained basic understanding of how chemical processes听 govern the composition, stability and flux of natural substances within the Earth system.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 87
Module leader: Professor Graham Shields
Who to contact for more information: g.shields@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

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Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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