Ocean Sciences

OCEA 290J Topics in Marine Organic Geochemistry

Examines recent developments in uses of organic geochemistry to trace oceanographic and biogeochemical processes. Focuses on introduction to organic biomarkers, current literature, and evolving applications. Different topics and approaches emphasized from year to year.

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): previous course in ocean sciences and organic chemistry are recommended. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students; upper-division undergraduates with instructor's permission.

Credits

5

Instructor

Matthew McCarthy

Repeatable for credit

Yes