School Of Science And HealthEnvironmental GeochemistryWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300857.1
Discipline: EARTH SCIENCES
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
300614 - Environmental Geochemistry
Prerequisite
300808 Introductory Chemistry OR 300800 Essential Chemistry 1 AND 300803 Essential Chemistry 2
About this Unit
In 2019 this unit replaced by 301212 Science of the Anthropocene.The unit deals with how how the lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and atmosphere are interconnected through global biogeochemical processes. Topics include-the composition of ocean, ground and surface waters and their interactions with the atmosphere, rocks, soils, sediments and man-made pollutants; transfer of dissolved material between environments, and detection and control of toxic waste materials; environmental quality criteria, field sampling and modelling of selected environmental systems. These topics will be brought to life in a two-day field trip to Sunny Corner undertaken in the mid-session break.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Safety glasses and laboratory coat, laboratory book, enclosed footwear
Courses| 2743.10 | Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws | CONTINUING |
| 2743.5 | Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws | CONTINUING |
| 2743.7 | Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws | CONTINUING |
| 2743.8 | Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws | CONTINUING |
| 2743.9 | Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws | CONTINUING |
| 3562.9 | Bachelor of Science (Advanced Science) | CONTINUING |
| 3658.6 | Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts | CONTINUING |
| 3660.6 | Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International Studies | CONTINUING |
| 3675.4 | Bachelor of Science | CONTINUING |
| 3680.3 | Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) | CONTINUING |
| 3681.2 | Bachelor of Science (Zoology) | CONTINUING |
| 6004.1 | Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science | CONTINUING |
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