Students will learn structure and origin of various molecular biomarkers.  Students
will understand how these specific biomarkers can be 
applied to study biogeochemical cycling of organic carbon in the ocean and related
interfaces, which include air-sea, land-sea, and 
water-sediments.  Knowledge of chemical analysis and process study will be acquired
through lectures, paper discussion, and homework.
Students will be evaluated on their understanding of overall biogeochemical cycling
and essential control processes.

Lectures will cover the following topics:

Organic function groups
Reaction mechanisms
Reaction kinetics
Production of organic matter
Water transport processes
Alteration and degradation
Sediment preservation
Effects of oxygen
Roles of animals and bacteria
Various specific biomarkers

Emphasis will be given to discuss biogeochemical processes affecting carbon cycling
in marine systems.  Applications of
various biomarkers will be greatly addressed.

It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with the University of Georgia's
policy on academic honesty as published in the booklet
"A Culture of Honesty:  Policies and Procedures on Academic Honesty".  Evidence of
academic dishonesty will be turned over to the Office
of the Vice President for Academic Affairs for consideration and possible action. 
The minimum penalty for a student found guilty of 
academic dishonesty is a grade of "F" in the course and a note on the student's
transcript.  There have been several recent changes in the
academic honesty policy at UGA.  This information is available on-line at
[http://www.uga.edu/~vpaa].  Click on the UGA Academic 
Honesty Policy statement.