GEOSC 302Global Biogeochemistry

3 credits · Geosciences · Penn State

Biogeochemistry is the exploration of the physical, chemical, and biological processes that govern the exchange of energy and elements between the biosphere and geosphere. This course will examine principal biogeochemical cycles (e.g., C, O, S, N, P,) with a focus on geologic processes and geologic origins. Drawing from the primary literature, we will investigate how biogeochemical cycling has changed over Earth's history and as a result of human activities.