Geographical Sciences

GEOS 400

Global Change Science

3 credits

Processes controlling the planetary cycles of elements like carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus, the human perturbation of these biogeochemical cycles, and the consequences for the atmosphere, terrestrial ecosystems, and aquatic ecosystems. Recommended prerequisites: either (a) SCIE_V 001 or b) BIOL_V 121 and one of CHEM_V 110, CHEM_V 111, CHEM_V 120, CHEM_V 121, CHEM_V 141. Fourth-year standing is also required. Credit will be granted for only one of GEOB_V 400 or GEOS_V 400. Equivalency: GEOB_V 400.