ESPM 1011 Issues in the Environment (Spring 2007)

In this course we will survey current issues in the environment. We will examine interactions between biotic and abiotic components of the Earth system. From this course, you will gain a strong, broad understanding of how the environment functions. We will use this knowledge to discuss current issues related to air and water pollution, climate change, and the influences of human activities on the environment. This course forms the foundation for students majoring in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management and is also intended for students who wish to learn more about current issues related to the environment.

EEB 4611 Biogeochemical Processes (Spring 2007)

The focus of this course is processes that influence biogeochemical cycles (water, energy, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, and trace elements). Biogeochemistry involves the application of multiple disciplines (biochemistry, ecology, physics, chemistry, atmospheric science) to the study of the Earth system. In this course we examine biogeochemical cycling and the impacts of human activities on biogeochemical processes in a wide range of environments including: soils, lakes, oceans, estuaries, forests, urban and managed ecosystems, and extreme environments (e.g., early Earth, deep sea vents, thermal springs). The course emphasizes processes important at large spatial and temporal scales.