Geobiology (370-0-01)

Instructors

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

Meeting Info

Technological Institute F391: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

This course will evaluate the interplay between biological and physical processes in shaping the surface Earth. Major topics include: the role of microbes in major element cycling (C, N, S, P), historical geobiology (how has life changed the planet over time?), methodologies applied in geobiology, humans as agents of geobiology, and the related fields of astro/exobiology.

Registration Requirements

Recommended Background: EARTH 201 and Chem 131 or equivalent, or with permission from the instructor

Class Materials (Required)

Fundamentals of Geobiology, eds Knoll, Canfield, Konhauser. Wiley-Blackwell 2012, ISBN: 9781405187527 (approx $95 new, $40 rental)

Class Attributes

Natural Sciences Distro Area

Associated Classes

LAB - Technological Institute F391: Fri 11:00AM - 12:50PM