Environmental Biogeochemistry . ESM 202
This course trains future environmental managers regarding human-driven disturbances to biogeochemical cycling of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, and trace elements in relationship to greenhouse gas-driven climate change, ocean acidification, stratospheric ozone depletion, acid rain, acid mine drainage, air/water/soil pollution, and human and ecological health, among other issues. Additional topics include persistent organic pollutants, pesticides, emerging contaminants, microplastics and other chemicals. The course covers basic principles with applications to environmental problems, human and ecological toxicological implications, and available technical and policy solutions including potential unintended consequences.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 1A-B-C or equivalent; graduate standing.
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I've taken two classes with Amanda, & I can't wait to take a 3rd. For the 1st time, I feel like I'm analyzing relevant issues to my life in conjunction with scholarly articles instead of just regurgitating info. She makes every class engaging, interesting, & encourages class discussion. Helpful, relateable, & a fair grader if you put effort in.
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