Geochemical Cycles

Cycling of chemical elements through the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere, with a focus on processes at and near the Earth’s surface. Topics include the chemistry of natural waters, carbonate chemistry and the carbon cycle, nutrient cycles, trace metal pollution, and soil chemistry. Emphasis on interactions with climate and biological processes. Prerequisites: ECS 1 or ECS 3, and CHEM 1 or CHEM 11, or instructor permission.