Biogeochemical cycles are crucial for the maintenance of life on Earth.
The vast and complex array of biological, geological, and chemical processes that comprise these cycles determine the chemical and physical properties of our global environment and the way it changes. A thorough understanding of the causes of global environmental change and the implication for life on Earth requires an investigation of global biogeochemistry. This course presents the chemical concepts, relevant features of the Earth system, and key physical, biological, and chemical aspects that are central to understanding the causes of global changes in climate and ozone. This course will particularly focus on an atmospheric science view of the biogeochemical cycles and the role they are playing in concerns about global warming and other global change issues. Please click to the left for more information on the course or policies.