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Biogeochemistry

EPSc 323

L19
 
Survey of biogeochemical interactions among Earth's crust, oceans, and atmosphere, including perturbations due to human activities. Carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur biogeochemical cycles. Greenhouse warming of atmosphere from carbon dioxide and chlorofluorocarbons; effects of inorganic and organic wastes in groundwater systems. Introductory course for students of environmental science and nonscience majors.
 
Prerequisites
  High school calculus or permission of instructor
 
Schedule
  Three class hours per week
 
Credit
  3 units