Course Catalog - 2005-2006

     

ESCI 425 - ORGANIC GEOCHEMISTRY

Long Title: ORGANIC GEOCHEMISTRY
Department: *Earth Science*
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: This course covers the organic chemistry of the natural environment. Topics include: production, transport, decomposition, and storage of organic matter in the marine and terrestrial environments, use of isotopes to track biogeochemical processes and natural and perturbed carbon cycle issues, including past and recent climate shifts. Cross-list: ASIA 340, CHEM 425, WGST 340.