Advanced Topics (450-0-04)

Topic

Carbon Isotopes in Microbial Geobiology

Instructors

Magdalena Rose Osburn
847/491-4254
Tech F291/F292
Office Hours: by appointment

Meeting Info

Technological Institute F380: Mon, Wed 1:30PM - 2:50PM

Overview of class

This graduate level reading seminar will focus on the understand the use of carbon isotope ratios in geobiology, including the mechanisms of fractionation, reservoirs of isotopic information in modern and ancient systems, and specific environmental proxies. Students will read and present papers in addition to completing a final project on a topic of their choosing. Students intending to enroll should have a strong foundation in isotope geochemistry, geobiology, or permission from the instructor

Class Materials (Required)

No textbook required for this course.