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Short Course: Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry (ZOL 824)

10/29/07

The short course in Stable Isotope Biogeochemisty (ZOL/GLG 824) is being offered again this spring - May 5-9.

We are very enthusiastic to be hosting this class again. Please join us for this exciting, broad-based class where the students and faculty have quite a bit of fun in a great learning environment.

Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry

Spring Semester 2008 Short Course

GLG 824 (section 301)

Instructors: Dr. P. Ostrom & Dr. N. Ostrom
2 credits *** May 5-9, 2008 (full day)
Recommended background: CEM 142 or CEM 152 or CEM 182H or LBS 165
Enroll Early as Class Size is Limited!

Expand your knowledge of stable isotope biogeochemistry in:

  • Ecology ❖ Ecology
  • Climate change
  • Contaminants
  • Oceanography/limnology
  • Paleobiology
  • And more


Course features:

  • Cooperative learning through lecture & laboratory instruction
  • Hands-on experience
  • Discussion of experimental design, sample handling, field techniques
  • Exposure to rapidly developing techniques, e.g.:
  • Automated analysis of O and H isotope values on organic matter
  • Automated measurement of trace gases (e.g., N2O and CH4)
  • Multi-element (H, C, N, S, O) isotope systematics on bulk organics
  • Multi-element (H, C, N) molecular-level isotope systematics
  • Exposure to new state-of-the art instrumentation


For enrollment information, please contact:
Lisa Craft @ craftL@msu.edu or phone 517-353-4642

For more information about the course, please contact:
Dr. Peggy Ostrom @ ostrom@msu.edu

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