Environmental Systems: Carbon Cycle

2 credits

Carbon dioxide emissions and climate change are among the most pressing environmental issues confronting humanity in the 21st century. This course will give you a comprehensive insight into Earth's natural carbon cycle and the ways in which human activities are modifying it. Starting with fundamental carbon chemistry, we'll explore the carbon cycle across diverse environmental systems, including the atmosphere, soil, rivers, and oceans. Lastly, we will examine the fate of anthropogenic carbon dioxide and explore ongoing technologies designed to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.