Biogeochemistry (317-0-1)
Instructors
Neal Blair
847/491-8790
TECH A228
Office Hours: As arranged (n-blair@northwestern.edu)
Meeting Info
Technological Institute F285: Tues, Thurs 9:30AM - 10:50AM
Overview of class
The cycling of biogenic elements (C, N, S, Fe, Mn) in surficial environments is the focus of this course. Emphasis will be placed on microbial processes and isotopic signatures
Registration Requirements
1 quarter Chemistry, Geoscience, or Bio Science
Evaluation Method
Progress in the course will be monitored by a series of problem sets and a final writing assignment. The final writing assignment will be a research proposal. The grades will be weighted in the following manner:
Problem sets: 70%
Proposal: 30%
Class Materials (Required)
No Formal Text
Individual readings from the scientific literature will be provided on the Canvas website for the course. The textbook, Biogeochemistry, is also provided on Canvas.