EARTHSS 137
Terrestrial Ecosystems and Biogeochemistry
Examines biological and chemical processes regulating terrestrial ecosystems and nutrient cycles. Topics include soil organic matter, plant–atmosphere interactions, disturbance, land-use change, and climate feedbacks, with emphasis on how human activity alters ecosystem function across scales.
Topics
- soil organic matter
- plant–atmosphere interactions
- disturbance
- land-use change
- and climate feedbacks
- with emphasis on how human activity alters ecosystem function across scales
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Examines biological and chemical processes regulating terrestrial ecosystems and nutrient cycles. Topics include soil organic matter, plant–atmosphere interactions, disturbance, land-use change, and climate feedbacks, with emphasis on how human activity alters ecosystem function across scales.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027