The course examines transport and transformation of energy and matter through ecosystems, and how humans impact these. It focuses on solar energy, carbon, and water through the lens of atmosphere-biosphere interactions. The course develops all concepts through hands on data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation. Key concepts include fluxes, gradients, and budgets. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Scientific Investigation of the Natural World lab or field requirement.

Prerequisite: Mathematics 126, and Environmental Program 209 or Organismal Biology and Ecology 208, or consent of instructor.

Degree requirement — Critical Perspectives: Lab

1 unit — Kummel

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Fall 2023	Block 1	Atmosphere-Biosphere Interactions:	Miro Kummel	Tutt Science Building 105	14 / -1	04/16/2024
Fall 2024	Block 1	Atmosphere-Biosphere Interactions:	Miro Kummel	TBA	14 / 14	04/16/2024