Faculty of Arts & Science · St. George

ESS223H1

Introduction to Geochemistry

Prerequisite2 requirements, 3 options

Total contact hours24 lecture · 24 tutorial

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This course introduces students to the basic principles of geochemistry that are used to understand Earth system processes. Topics will include the origin and distribution of elements and isotopes on Earth, mineral compositions, phase diagrams, weathering, and aqueous geochemistry. The course will also cover the thermodynamic and kinetic principles that govern chemical reactions in nature.

Exclusions: ENV233H1
Contact hours: 24 lecture · 24 tutorial; Total scheduled hours for the course, not per week.

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MAT130H1, or MAT135H1

CHM135H1

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2022–2023

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Course description, prerequisites, exclusions, contact hours	Faculty of Arts & Science	2026-07-25	public fact
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