A)develop conceptual framework for understanding terrestrial
biogeochemistry of the earth
B)learn how to quantify selected biogeochemical processes through
field and laboratory work and to synthesize findings into
scientific journal paper.
C)Develop critical reading skills for evaluating current
biogeochemistry literature.
D)Develop future research projects.

Field and Laboratory outline:
a)Install water sampling  equipment and collect samples at UGA
Whitehall forest
b)Sample vegetation and soils at UGA Whitehall forest
c)Analyzed water, soil and vegetation samples  for mass and
nutrients in laboratory
d)Archive data
e)Construct  nutrient budgets for Carbon, Nitrogen, Calcium and
Phosphorus for UGA  Whitehall forest
f)Synthesize results into a technical paper comparing
Biogeochemistry of UGA Whitehall forest with other forests in
Eastern North America

Reading and discussing current literature:
a)Student lead discussions of 2 recent papers relating to lecture
topic of that week
b)Identify significant gaps in our understanding of BioGeochemistry
c)Identify potential future challenges in BioGeochemistry

Develop Future Research projects – or what have they learned in
this class that can help them deal the biogeochemical portions of
their theses or dissertations?

How will activities be evaluated:
Lectures will be evaluated with 2 mid term exams and a final exam.
Laboratory and field work will be evaluated by the quality of the
written technical synthesis paper.

All academic work must meet the standards contained in "A Culture of Honesty."  
Each student is responsible to inform themselves about those standards before
performing any academic work.