ATM 402/502 - The Global Carbon Cycle

Institution:

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Description:

(3-0) 3 credits. Prerequisite: One semester each of college level biology, chemistry, and physics. The fundamental processes that describe the keystone position of carbon and life in the earth system will be covered in detail. The majority of the course will focus upon photosynthesis and respiration on land and in the oceans, and how these processes have shaped earth's evolution. The interrelationships of the biogeochemical cycles that couple photosynthesis and respiration will be introduced. Topics will cover scales from sub-cellular to global in scope. ATM 502 satisfies the Earth Systems distribution requirement for the ATM M.S. program. Students enrolled in ATM 502 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in ATM 402.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sdsmt.edu

Phone Number:

(605) 394-2511

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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