ERS60

Prerequisite: high school algebra and biology or chemistry.

Relationships among climate, hydrology, biogeochemical cycles, and vegetation distribution in diverse landscapes. Emphasis on physical, chemical, and biological processes affecting ecosystems from the poles to the equator.

Global Environmental Interactions

Syllabus  

1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Agenda

 

1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Readings   Population and global change -  
Population Growth -- Stabilization?
, Food Production: Have Yields Stopped Rising?, Disappearing Land: Soil Degradation, The Global Commons, Power Surge: Energy Use and Emissions Continue to Rise, Water: Critical Shortages Ahead? January 16: The biography of El Niņo - handout
Eutrophication discussion-Nature article
JEQ article
Resources

 

Textbook Link,  Soil Science Links

Useful Links

 

Global Ecosystems,   Introduction to Biomes

Assignments

 

Review Session

 

TBA

FINAL EXAM REVIEW SESSION

 

TBA

   

Soils and Biogeochemistry Home Page

Soils and Biogeochemistry Course Web Pages