Winter 2007 ESM 202 Biogeochemical Principles Arturo A. Keller Bren Hall 3420 [email protected] OH: open door policy/email appt. Textbook: Biogeochemistry, an analysis of global change (Schlesinger, 1997: 2nd ed.) LECTURES 09 Jan Introduction: overview, concepts and relevance 11 Jan Understanding water quality 16 Jan Understanding water quality – redox 18 Jan Nitrogen & Phosphorus cycles – sources, processes and effects 23 Jan Eutrophication 24 Jan Sulfur cycle – sources, processes and effects 30 Jan Trace elements – sources, processes and effects 01 Feb Acid Mine Drainage 06 Feb Air pollution: urban smog, stratospheric ozone 08 Feb Industrial Ecology, Life-Cycle Assessment & Biogeochemistry 13 Feb Analyzing environmental samples 15 Feb MIDTERM 20 Feb Carbon cycle – drivers of emissions 22 Feb Carbon cycle – ocean processes 27 Feb Terrestrial carbon dynamics 01 Mar Catchment biogeochemistry – acidic deposition 06 Mar Catchment biogeochemistry – effects of fire and deforestation 08 Mar Assessing the effects of chemicals 13 Mar Modeling biogeochemistry for policy decisions 15 Mar Synthesis and interactions 21 Mar FINAL EXAM (8 to 11 am)Winter 2007 ESM 202 Biogeochemical Principles DISCUSSIONS Week of 08 Jan Overview of discussion section mechanics, sign-up for topics 15 Jan Water quality 22 Jan Eutrophication 29 Jan N & P biogeochemistry 05 Feb S and trace elements biogeochemistry 12 Feb Midterm Review 19 Feb Carbon Cycle & Climate Change 26 Feb Assessment of effects of chemicals on ecosystems 05 Feb Integration of policy and science 12 Mar Review for final GRADING Presentation and participation in discussions 10%, assignments 50%, midterm 15% and final