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ENVIRONMENTAL BIOGEOCHEMISTRY

F&WECOL/SOILSCI 451
Course Description

Explores long and short-term cycles of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, and metals as well as water and energy cycles between water, the atmosphere, terrestrial vegetation, and soils. Emphasizes the linkage between terrestrial vegetation and soils across global biomes for managed and unmanaged ecosystems. Investigates biogeochemical processes through their biochemical constituents, conceptual models and exploration of isotopic and chemical data. Provides a practical understanding of the interactions between components and fluxes of terrestrial ecosystems and how data is developed and employed.

Prerequisties

CHEM 104 , CHEM 109 , CHEM 116 , or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Spring

Grade Point Average
3.56

-1.78% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.72% from Historical

A Rate
50%

-4.84% from Historical

Class Size
16

62.71% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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