PWS 505
Aquatic and Terrestrial Biogeochemistry
Plant and Wildlife Sciences
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
An in-depth treatment of global biogeochemical cycles, focusing on cycles of carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur in the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. Special attention will be given to the microbial mediated transformations and the impact of human disturbances in terrestrial and aquatic environments.
When Taught
Fall Odd Years
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Biogeochemical cycling
Learning Outcome
Understand the fundamentals of biogeochemical cycling in soils, air, and water
Title
Spiritual aspects of cycling
Learning Outcome
Gain a deeper appreciation of how the natural world works and a desire to promote environmental stewardship to safeguard our or Earth
Title
Microbial ecology
Learning Outcome
Understand the importance of microorganisms, microbial-mediated processes, and ecology (i.e., bacteria and fungi) in dictating and altering cycling
Title
Critical thinking, experimental design, and statistics
Learning Outcome
Possess the ability to design and execute a biogeochemical experiment from understanding the problem to the statistics that properly fit the experimental design
