Course Outcomes
Biogeochemical cycling
Understand the fundamentals of biogeochemical cycling in soils, air, and water
Microbial ecology
Understand the importance of microorganisms, microbial-mediated processes, and ecology (i.e., bacteria and fungi) in dictating and altering cycling
Critical thinking, experimental design, and statistics
Possess the ability to design and execute a biogeochemical experiment from understanding the problem to the statistics that properly fit the experimental design
Spiritual aspects of cycling
Gain a deeper appreciation of how the natural world works and a desire to promote environmental stewardship to safeguard our or Earth