Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

SOIL, WATER AND ECOSYSTEM SCIENCES
ON CAMPUS COURSES

Course Listings:

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

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