MSMS 6207 - Stable Isotopes in Environmental Science
Stable Isotopes in Environmental Science
MSMS 6207
Fall 2023
This course is structured to offer a background in stable isotope biochemistry and how stable isotope ratios can be utilized in a variety of research. Presentation of a general background and history of stable isotopes will be provided, and guidance will be given as the students explore their textbook and primary literature. Samples, either from the student’s or professor’s research, will be prepared at NSUOC by the students, and mass spectrometer analysis will be done at the Museum Support Center of the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution. Sample stable isotope data will be presented to the class for interpretation. This course is presented as a directed independent study and will allow the students to apply the techniques and their understanding to interpreting their sample data.
Required Textbooks:
Stable Isotope Ecology by
A solid introduction to stable isotopes that can also be used as an instructive review for more experienced researchers and professionals. The book approaches the use of isotopes from the perspective of ecological and biological research, but its concepts can be applied within other disciplines. A novel, step-by-step spreadsheet modeling approach is also presented for circulating tracers in any ecological system, including any favorite system an ecologist might dream up while sitting at a computer. The author's humorous and lighthearted style painlessly imparts the principles of isotope ecology. The online material contains color illustrations, spreadsheet models, technical appendices, and problems and answers.
Call Number: QH541.15.S68 F79 2006ISBN: 0387305130Publication Date: 2007-12-21- Stable Isotope Ecology by
A solid introduction to stable isotopes that can also be used as an instructive review for more experienced researchers and professionals. The book approaches the use of isotopes from the perspective of ecological and biological research, but its concepts can be applied within other disciplines. A novel, step-by-step spreadsheet modeling approach is also presented for circulating tracers in any ecological system, including any favorite system an ecologist might dream up while sitting at a computer. The author's humorous and lighthearted style painlessly imparts the principles of isotope ecology. The online material contains color illustrations, spreadsheet models, technical appendices, and problems and answers.
Call Number: E-BOOKISBN: 0387305130Publication Date: 2007-12-21
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and a full understanding of the scientific method.
- Demonstrate an understanding of isotope chemistry, applications, and stable isotope ecology.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of stable isotope ratios and identify how isotope tracers can help solve environmental questions.
- Demonstrate sample processing techniques, laboratory analysis and data interpretation for many types of biological material.
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of a specific aspect of stable isotope ecology.
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