Hokkaido University Syllabus
Course Title
Environmental Geology II
Subtitle

Instructor (Institution)
Tsubasa OTAKE(Graduate School of Engineering)
Other Instructors (Institution)
Tsubasa OTAKE(Graduate School of Engineering)
Course TypeOpen To Other Faculties / SchoolsYear

2018

Semester

1st Semester (Summer Term)

Course Number

Type of Class

LectureNumber of Credits

2Year of Eligible Students

Eligible Department / Class
Numbering Code
Major Category CodeENG_SRE
Level CodeOther Information
ENG_SRE 5201
Major Category Title
Engineering_Sustainable Resources Engineering
Level

5Middle Category CodeSpecialized Subjects (basics) in graduate level (Master's Course and Professional Course), Inter-Graduate School Classes
Middle Category Title

2
Small Category CodeSmall Category Title

0Language TypeClasses are in English.

Key Words
Concentration of elements, Ore deposits, Material transfer, Earthʼs surface environment

Course Objectives
Mineral and energy resources that we mine and use today were concentrated on the Earthʼs surface as results of various interactions in natural systems (e.g., magma-rock, watermineral, life-mineral, life-atmosphere). We need to understand the formation processes of ore deposits and geological and geochemical factors controlling the concentration ofelements for exploring ore deposits and evaluating the economic potential. On the other hand, mining and use of various resources also potentially cause various environmental andwaste disposal issues. To resolve these issues, we need to understand geological and geochemical conditions for mobility of elements on the Earthʼs surface. The goals of the classare (1) to learn about fundamental knowledge regarding mechanisms of elements and materials, physical chemistry of material transportation and (2) to understand concept ofgeochemical cycling on Earth and fundamental concept of Environmental Geology and their signiﬁcances.

Course Goals(1) To understand describe geological and geochemical characteristics of rocks that are concentrated in particular elements.
(2) To understand physical chemical processes for mobilization of elements in the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere on Earth(3) To understand the signiﬁcance of biosphere on Earth system and their coevolution throughout geologic history.

Course Schedule
1. Natural Resources and the Environment (1 class)・To discuss on the relationship between Earth resources and our life, and environmental impact to the use of Earth resources.
・To understand the importance of Geology and Geochemistry to resolve issues associated with using Earth resources.
2. The formation processes of ore deposits (4 classes)
・ To learn about geological and geochemical processes involving the formation of ore deposits.
・ To discuss about the origin of ore deposits and their uneven distributions in the world.
3. Contamination of hazardous elements (1 classes)
・ To learn about environmental impact by using natural resources and mining developments
・To understand role of geology and geochemistry for eﬃcient waste disposal.
4. Constituents of Earthʼs surface and mobilization of elements (4 classes)
・To understand principles of physical chemistry relating to mobilization of elements (e.g., dissolution/precipitation of minerals, adsorption of ions onto minerals, diﬀusion,advection).
5. Analytical tools for Geological Engineering (3 classes)
・To learn about geochemical tools (e.g., geochemical modeling, isotopes) for investigating reactions/transport of materials, as well as origins/ages for the formation ofminerals/rocks.
6. Coevolution of biosphere and Earthʼs surface environments (2 classes)
・To understand the concept of Earth system science, and eﬀect of biosphere to Earth system.
・To understand evolution of interaction between biosphere and Earth system throughout geologic history, and impact of human activity to Earth system.

Homework
Reading a chapter of “Earth Resources and the Environments” by Craig, J. R. et al., 2011.

OK〜Grading System
Grades are determined based on Quiz (60%) and Report (40%)

Textbooks
Earth Resources and the Environments, 4th edition / Craig, J.R., Vaughan, D.J., and Skinner, B.J. : Prentice Hall, 2011, ISBN:0321676483

Reading List
Earth Resources and the Environments, 4th edition / Craig, J.R., Vaughan, D.J., and Skinner, B.J. : Prentice Hall, 2011, ISBN:0321676483
The Geochemistry of Natural Waters: Surface and groundwater environments / Drever, J.I. : Prentice Hall, 1997, ISBN:978-0132727907

Websites

Website of Laboratory
http://eg-hokudai.com

Additional Information

Update2018/02/05 12:49:42