Learning objectives
to furnish to the students knowledge and tools for learning and intepretation of chemical and isotope composition of the waters
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Concentration units. Water laws. Water composition and classification.
Analytical methods. Elements of thermodynamic: equilibria, saturation index, activity.
Weathering processes and activity diagram. Redox processes.
Isotope geochemistry: stable (18O/16O, 2H/1H, 34S/32S) e radiactive (3H) isotope.
Water speciation and calculation software (PHREEQCI).
Laboratory excercises on water software and/or analytical methods
Full programme
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Bibliography
Hydrogeochemistry:
Appelo C.A.J., Postma D. (1994, 2007) Geochemistry, Groundwater and Pollution. Balkema
Kehew A.E. (2001) Applied Chemical Hydrogeology. Prentice Hall
Langmuir D. (1997) Aqueous Environmental Chemistry. Prentice Hall
Isotope geochemistry:
Clark I., Fritz P. (1997) Environmental Isotopes in Hydrogeology. Lewis
Sharp Z. (2007) Principles of Stable Isotope Geochemistry. Pearson Prentice Hall
Geochemistry:
Faure G. (1998) Principles and Application of Geochemistry. Prentice Hall
Venturelli G. (2003) Acque, Minerali e Ambiente. Pitagora
Software:
PHREEQCI: http://wwwbrr.cr.usgs.gov/projects/GWC_coupled/phreeqc/ (freeware)
Teaching methods
frontal and laboratory lessons
Assessment methods and criteria
oral exam
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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