BIOL 5475 - Stable Isotopes in Ecosystems Laboratory

One-hour lecture and two 3-hour laboratory sessions per week. A laboratory course incorporating technical training, laboratory experiments, and field observations associated with ecological and environmental research. Technical experiences will include training on isotope ratio mass spectrometers, elemental analyzers, GCs, infrared gas analyzers, and vacuum systems. The primary focus of the lab will be to provide students with a range of laboratory/field experiences focusing on experimental design, experimental methodology, data acquisition, and data analysis. Students will work both in teams and independently n laboratory and field projects, followed by an independent project. Because of limited space availability, students will require instructor's consent before enrollment.