GEOL 4401 - Biogeochemistry

Credits: 4 Class: 3 Lab: 3
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1306/GEOL 1106; CHEM 1308/CHEM 1108 and BIOL 1302/BIOL 1102.
Biogeochemistry is the study of how living systems influence and are controlled by the geology and chemistry of the earth. This course will explore major chemical, biological, and geological processes that occur within and between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The course will provide an introduction to the field of biogeochemistry and biogeochemical processes through the study of important microbial/biological/chemical transformations in specific ecosystems. This will include studying biogeochemical cycles and related environmental issues such as global climate change, environmental impacts, and urban ecology.