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Overview

This course examines the characteristics, source and fate of metals and organic contaminants in natural and urban environments. Primary and secondary dispersion of elements and weather processes. Principles of vapour, water, soil, drainage sediments, rocks and vegetation geochemistry as applied to environmental assessments; aqueous geochemistry and contaminant modelling, with reference … For more content click the Read More button below. Note: Fieldwork of up to 3 days duration will involve geochemical surveys at a contaminated site and students will incur some personal costs. Assumed Knowledge: students should have completed at least one of: GEOS1111, GEOS1211 or GEOS1701.

Conditions for Enrolment

None

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Course Outline

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GEOS3281 Course Outline

Fees

TypeAmount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)$1003
Domestic Students$6090
International Students$6090

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