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Biogeochemistry (Ecological) Fall 2006. CIE 457/657 EFB 415/610 Monday and Wednesday 12:45 pm to 2:15 pm Illick 16 Instructors: C.T. Driscoll and M.J. Mitchell. Objectives. To explain the principals of biogeochemical cycling in ecological systems.
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Biogeochemistry (Ecological)Fall 2006 CIE 457/657 EFB 415/610 Monday and Wednesday 12:45 pm to 2:15 pm Illick 16 Instructors: C.T. Driscoll and M.J. Mitchell
Objectives • To explain the principals of biogeochemical cycling in ecological systems. • To acquaint the student with the methodology needed to carry out research in biogeochemistry.
Books Required • W.H. Schlesinger (1997) Biogeochemistry: an Analysis of Global Change. Second Edition. Academic Press, San Diego, CA, 588 pp. • G.E. Likens and F.H. Bormann (1995) Biogeochemistry of a Forested Ecosystem. Second Edition. Springer-Verlag, NY, 159 pp.
Evaluation Proposal 5% Midterm 15% Class Discussion 15% Final Presentation 15% Final Written Report 25% Final 25%
Project • Analysis and interpretation of biogeochemical data (Not a term paper)
Discussion Topics • Not lecture but class discussion • Divide into groups • Carbon (global change) • Nitrogen • Phosphorus • Acidic Deposition • Cation Management and Ecosystem Health
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