Global Biogeochemical Cycles
Geography · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Every Second Year
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GEOG-3218 prerequisites
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Description
This course is an examination of global cycles of water and major elements, including carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur as expressed in atmospheric, terrestrial, ocean, and freshwater environments. Students learn about topics such as interactions between cycles and the Earth's climate; interactions between global and local processes; and impacts of human pressures such as land use change and pollution. These topics are explored using current scientific literature, lecture, group discussions, and class presentation.
Requisite courses
GEOG 1205(3), or the former GEOG-1201(3) and GEOG-1202(3) or permission of instructor [prerequisite(s)].
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.