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: Environmental Program 209, Environmental Program 212, Mathematics 126, or consent of the instructor.

Degree requirement — Critical Perspectives: Lab

1 unit

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Fall 2021	Block 2	Atmosphere-Biosphere Interactions		Tutt Science Building 105	14 / -3	11/15/2021