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Earth Sciences 444a/b Hazardous Mine Wastes

Introduction to Uranium, Cu-Pb-Zn sulphide and lode-gold deposits. Quantitative modelling is introduced, and focuses on reactions occurring in mine wastes. Common geochemical remediation practices are discussed. Students will propose and test chemical remedial actions for waste sites using geochemical modelling. Laboratories include the analysis and teaching of ores.

Prerequisites: Earth Sciences 330b or 341a/b; or completion of any 300-level course in Chemistry or Civil Engineering; or registration in Year Four of the Science of Materials Program; or permission of the Department.
Corequisite: Earth Sciences 432a/b.
2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, half course.


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