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Covers topics from EPS 187 (formerly EPS 137) at in-depth, accelerated pace. Course emphasizes reactions at the molecular and isotopic level using biomarkers to understand natural processes. Considers complex microbial assemblages with attention to current and ancient records of earth systems.
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Physical and chemical processes determining the composition of the atmosphere and its implications for climate, ecosystems, and human welfare. Origin of the atmosphere. Nitrogen, oxygen, carbon, sulfur, trace metal cycles. Climate and the greenhouse effect. Atmospheric transport and turbulence. Stratospheric ozone. Oxidizing power of the atmosphere. Regional air pollution: aerosols, smog, acid rain.
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Atmospheric physics and chemistry: stratospheric and tropospheric transport, photochemistry, and aerosols; stratospheric ozone loss, tropospheric pollution; biogeochemical cycles.
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Introduction to biological and organic chemistry of the Earth's environment. Primary focus on the cycles of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen with emphasis on processes occurring at the molecular level. Includes an introduction to light stable isotope geochemistry and the isotopic records of individual biomolecules in marine and terrestrial environments.
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An introduction to biogeochemical systems, highlighting how biological processes have shaped the Earth's surface through time. In addition to surveying the core geobiological topics, this course will also cover the different tools used to ask biogeochemical questions, and especially light stable isotopes.
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Climate and climate variability phenomena and mechanisms using a hierarchical modeling approach. Basics: El Nino and thermohaline circulation, abrupt, millennial and glacial-interglacial variability, equable climates.
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Research seminar on current problems in crustal dynamics. Students will read and present journal articles on relevant topics, and will rotate responsibility for leading discussions.
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This course will focus on emerging topics in biogeochemistry. This class is designed to engage students in discussion on new topics and cutting-edge techniques within the field. Students will develop a robust understanding of how different element cycles are fundamentally linked, how many of these cycles are driven by microorganisms, and how many of these processes leave subtle chemical and isotopic records of their activity.
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