EART 110BEarth as a Chemical System
The chemical properties of Earth materials and the chemical processes by which the planet has evolved to its present state. Specific topics covered include properties of minerals; the genesis of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks; and the linkage between the solid Earth and the hydrosphere. Enrollment is permitted by permission code with equivalent or exceptional background, or if enrolled concurrently in CHEM 1B.
Prerequisite(s): EART 5 or EART 10 or EART 20; and EART 5L or EART 10L or EART 20L; and CHEM 1B or CHEM 3A or CHEM 4A.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | N. Sci Annex 101 | Q. Williams | Open 0/84 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 5:20pm–6:55pm | N. Sci Annex 101 | Q. Williams | Open 73/84 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Williams | 3.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 80% | 15 |
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