Dear List Members,
      We are pleased to announce openings for enrollment within our 1 week
intensive
short course on applications of stable isotopes in biogeochemistry at
Michigan State
University.  The current cost for non-MSU students is $582 and housing can
be obtained
at a modest cost with the dorms at MSU.  Please feel free to contact us if
you would like
further information.


Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry
GLG 824 (section ID 668956)
Spring Semester 2004 Short Course
Instructors: Dr. P. Ostrom & Dr. N. Ostrom
2 credits
May 10-14, 2004 (full day)
Recommended background: CEM 142 or CEM 152 or CEM 182H or LBS 165

Expand your knowledge of stable isotope biogeochemistry in:
   Climate change, Ecology, Microbiology, Contaminants, Oceanography/Limnology
   Paleobiology, and more

Course features:
   Cooperative learning through lecture & laboratory instruction
   Hands-on experience
   Experimental design, sample handling, field techniques
   Exposure to rapidly developing techniques, e.g.:
         Automated analysis of O and H isotope values on organic matter by
pyrolysis
         Automated measurement of trace gases (e.g., N2O and CH4)
   Multi-element (H, C, N, S, O) isotope systematics on bulk organic materials
   Multi-element (H, C, N) molecular-level isotope systematics
   Exposure to new (2001) state-of-the art instrumentation

For enrollment information, please contact:
Ms. Loretta Knutson @ [log in to unmask], or phone 517-355-4626.

For more information about the course, please contact:
Dr. Peggy Ostrom; [log in to unmask]
Dr. Nathaniel Ostrom; [log in to unmask]




Nathaniel E. Ostrom, Ph.D.
Professor
Dept. of Geological Sciences
206 Natural Sciences Building
Michigan State University
East Lansing MI 48824-1115
517-355-4661