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PWS 366

Biogeochemistry Laboratory

Plant and Wildlife Sciences College of Life Sciences

Course Description

Field, laboratory, and statistical techniques investigating the fundamental principles of biogeochemistry, focusing on cycles of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur in aquatic, terrestrial, and atmospheric systems. Special attention will be given to the microbial-mediated transformations of nutrients, organic pollutants, and heavy metals, and the impact of human disturbances in natural and urbanizing soils and water.

When Taught

Fall

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

1

Fixed

1

Fixed

0

Fixed

3