HYD 507- Hydrogeochemistry
Robert S. Bowman, Professor of Hydrology

Class Times: Fall 2002, Tuesday/Thursday 12:35-13:50

• Prerequisites
• Course Objectives
• Course Structure
• Lecture Outline

Teaching Assistant
Mike Ranck, 835-5466, ranck@nmt.edu
Office Hours: Monday/Wednesday 14:00-15:00, MSEC 218

Textbook
Drever, J.I. 1997. The Geochemistry of Natural Waters: Surface and Groundwater Environments, 3rd Ed. Prentice-Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ.
 

Prerequisites
One year of college chemistry; one semester of groundwater hydrology (may be taken concurrently), or consent of instructor.

Course Objectives

1. To develop the thermodynamic relationships pertinent to the chemistry of natural waters.
2. To examine the major types of chemical reactions that occur in natural waters.
3. To examine the major solid phases in contact with natural waters.
4. To examine solid-solution interactions of importance in natural waters.
5. To understand and interpret changes in chemistry as water moves through a hydrologic system.

• Lectures will cover and expand upon material presented in the text.
• Homework will be assigned and graded on a regular basis.

• Attend and participate in all regularly scheduled classes.
• Complete and hand in all assigned homework.
• There will be 8-10 homework assignments during the semester.
• Homework is due at the beginning of the designated class period.
• Late homework will be not be accepted unless prior arrangements are made.
• Complete midterm and final exams.

• The average homework score will count for 35% of the final grade; the midterm exam, 30%; the final exam, 35%.
• The grading scale will be:
100-90, A
  89-80, B
  79-70, C
  69-60, D
less than 60, F
• The final grade may be adjusted upward in recognition of active class participation and demonstrated interest.
• In order to receive a grade of "SA", auditors will be required to attend all lectures, read assigned materials, and participate in class discussions.