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GEOS-5704: Geochemical Thermodynamics

Description: Fundamentals of chemical thermodynamics as applied to earth materials (solid, fluid and gaseous) over wide ranges of pressure and temperature. Derivation of thermodynamic functions from the three laws of thermodynamics. The phase rule, phase equilibria, and Schreinemakers analysis. Comparison of the behavior of real and ideal systems. Graduate Standing required.

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Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

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Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 5

Average GPA: 3.81 (A)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 73.84%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Megan S Duncan2023100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.881
Mark J Caddick202191.7%8.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.922
James D Rimstidt200972.1%28.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.672

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