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MAST 453 - Marine Organic Geochemistry

Credit(s): 3
MARINE ORGANIC GEOCHEMISTRY
Component: Lecture
This course examines marine organic matter (OM) as it relates to marine and global carbon cycling including: (1) seawater and sediment OM molecular composition and reactivity, (2) OM biomarkers, (3) current OM geochemical analytical techniques. Activities include lectures, discussions, student presentations, and a research paper.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: CHEM 213  and CHEM 215  or CHEM 321  and CHEM 322  or CHEM 331 , CHEM 332 , CHEM 333  and CHEM 334 .
Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically