EESC5230 · Earth and Environmental Sciences
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
This course will examine the use of stable isotopes in biogeochemistry and environmental sciences. Topics will include terminology and basic principles of stable isotope geochemistry; instruments and technique; data processing in isotope ratio mass spectrometry; isotope effects in metabolisms and biosynthesis; and applications of stable isotopes in the cycling of carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, oxygen and other elements. Formats will include lectures, numerical modeling assignments; a few hands-on lab sessions; student presentations; and a final paper or research proposal.
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Organization
4.5 / 5
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Challenge
4.7 / 5
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Attendance
4.8 / 5
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Assignments
4.5 / 5
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Weekly effort
~4
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Spring 2024
1 sectionSpring 2022
1 section