Geochemistry of the anthroposphere 1300-OGAW-GES

The lecture is focused on the basics of the geochemical environment.
The main issues include:
- purpose, objectives and directions of geochemistry development,
- formation of chemical elements in the Universe and produced by civilizations,
- general rules of the occurrence of elements in nature and their characteristics,
- geochemical classification of elements,
- chemical composition of external geospheres,
- processes influencing the elemental cycle in nature, with particular emphasis on hypergenic processes,
- periodic circulation of elements in nature (based on selected elements),
- microelements in organisms and ecosystems,
- geochemical barriers and provinces, geochemical anomalies tracking methods,
- forms of migration of chemical components in different environments, geochemical landscapes,
- geochemical balance of the natural environment,
- ecosystems,
- chemical composition of living matter,
- migration of elements in the biosphere,
- geochemical role of the biosphere,
- role of trace elements in the proper functioning of living organisms,
- pollution sources of trace elements,
- trace elements in water, soil, air, plants and living organisms in non-polluted and polluted areas,
- hazardous elements to living organisms,
- environmental pollution by elements and forms of their occurrence and co-occurrence,
- ecological - toxicological significance of different forms of trace elements in different environments,
- isotope ratios of selected elements and their application in studies of the natural and anthropogenic environment,
- role of geochemical expertise in environmental monitoring.