[Plsugs] ELECTIVE COURSE: MCB 303 Explorations in Integrated Science

[Quist, Tanya M - (tquist)]

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Explorations in Integrated Science (MCB/IS 303). Fall 2014. 4 credits.
Students learn to integrate knowledge and research approaches from multiple scientific disciplines through four laboratory- and lecture- based modules. Course is focused on Earth systems research and module topics include: 1) Trace gas dynamics in the plant-soil continuum; 2) Flow of carbon in ecosystems; 3) Soils, water flow, and soil-plant interactions; 4) Modeling the land component of an Earth system model. Each module includes both lectures on campus and research time at Biosphere 2. Several full days at Biosphere 2 are scheduled for this purpose. This is a unique opportunity to participate in ongoing interdisciplinary experiments at Biosphere 2!
This is a writing emphasis course and students are graded on the research reports they write. The course is taught by a team of Biosphere 2 scientists representing an interdisciplinary mix, Joost van Haren, Katerina Dontsova, and Guo-Yue Niu.
Course Requirements: MATH 122A & B, or MATH 125, General Chemistry 151. Prerequisites can be waived with instructors consent.​


Joost van Haren
Assistant Research Professor
Biosphere 2 & Honors College
University of Arizona

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