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    Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

    Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

    SOIL, WATER AND ECOSYSTEM SCIENCES
    ON CAMPUS COURSES

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    SWS 6456: ADVANCED BIOGEOCHEMISTRY

     

    An image of a wetland with trees growing along the back. The wetland has still water, but is mostly covered with aquatic vegetation.

    Instructor:

    Patrick Inglett
    Associate Professor, Biogeochemistry, 
      Wetlands, and Aquatic Systems 
    (352) 294-3170
    pinglett@ufl.edu

    Stefan Gerber
    Associate Professor, Landscape Biogeochemistry
    (352) 294-3174
    sgerber@ufl.edu

    About the Course

    This course presents an in-depth treatment of global elemental cycles in the context of Global Change. Topics covered include properties of and transfers between the key reservoirs of C, N, S & P, the coupling of biogeochemical cycles and climate, and human modification of the Earth System. Discussion of ecosystem services provided by soils and sediments in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems are also emphasized.

    Credits: 3
    Semesters Offered: Spring (Even Years)
    General Education Requirement: No

    Prerequisites: 
    Textbook: 

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    Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences
    2181 McCarty Hall A, PO Box 110290, Gainesville, FL 32611-0290
    (352) 294-3151

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