Description

Please join us just prior to the 35^th International Geological Conference in vibrant, unforgettable Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities, for two days of hands-on training in Geochemical Reaction Modelling using The Geochemist's Workbench and the free GWB Student Edition. 

Following a fully hands-on format, you will learn to construct, trace, and interpret models of reaction in multi-component geochemical systems. Specific topics covered include: 

• Fluid mixing
• Multicomponent equilibrium
• Buffering reactions
• Reaction, mass transfer kinetics
• K_d, Freundlich, Langmuir sorption
• Surface complexation
• Polythermal reactions and mixing
• Electrochemistry
• Microbial catalysis and growth
• Case studies and examples
• Effective graphical presentation
• Creating animations and videos 

The short course fee includes all course materials, including the short course workbook and a complete notes set, both of which are bound and printed in colour for you to take home. Each registered participant will receive a free 60-day license to The Geochemist's Workbench 11.0 Professional version.

Presenters

Programme

The short course begins at 8:00 am on Saturday and Sunday, 27–28 August, and wraps up by 5:00 pm each day. The short course consists of a series of 50-minute units, each treating a specific problem or case study, separated by short breaks. The units are presented in a hands-on format in which participants, with the instructors’ help, solve a problem or case study on their own laptop computers. Catered coffee breaks and lunch will be provided.

Registration Details

To book and pay, please use your existing registration log in (if you are already registered). New delegates can book using the registration form on the website (create your profile and register for the conference and then book your additional workshop)

Presenter Biographies

Craig Bethke

Prof. Bethke is the R.E. Grim Professor emeritus at the University of Illinois. He is the primary author of The Geochemist's Workbench software package and author of the Geochemical and Biogeochemical Reaction Modeling textbook, published by Cambridge University Press. Craig Bethke has been cited many times for excellence in teaching. He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and recipient of a number of prizes in hydrogeology and geoscience, including the O.E. Meinzer Award and M.K. Hubbert Award.

Brian Farrell
Brian Farrell is the lead Geochemist at Aqueous Solutions LLC, maker of The Geochemist's Workbench software package. Mr Farrell is expert in aquifer microbiology, geochemical modelling, and reactive transport in geochemical systems. He has taught short courses in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australasia.