701-0501-00L Pedosphere
Semester | Autumn Semester 2020 |
Lecturers | R. Kretzschmar |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | German |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
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701-0501-00 V | Pedosphäre Die genauen Unterrichtszeiten von ONLINE - Veranstaltungen werden von den Dozierenden kommuniziert. | 2 hrs |
| R. Kretzschmar |
Catalogue data
Abstract | Introduction to the formation and properties of soils as a function of parent rock, landscape position, climate, and soil organisms. Complex relationships between soil forming processes, physical and chemical soil properties, soil biota, and ecological soil properties are explained and illustrated by numerous examples. |
Objective | Understanding of soils as integral parts of ecosystems, development and distribution of soils as a function of environmental factors, and processes leading to soil degradation. |
Content | Definition of the pedosphere, soil functions, rocks as parent materials, minerals and weathering, soil organisms, soil organic matter, soil formation, principles of soil classification, global soil regions, physical soil properties and functions, chemical soil properties and functions, soil fertility, land use and soil degradation. |
Lecture notes | Polybook |
Literature | - Scheffer/Schachtschabel - Soil Science, Springer, Heidelberg, 2016. - Brady N.C. and Weil, R.R. The Nature and Properties of Soils. 14th ed. Prentice Hall, 2007. |
Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in chemistry, biology and geology. |
Performance assessment
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Performance assessment as a semester course | |
In examination block for | Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural Sciences 2015; Version 01.03.2019 (Examination Block 1) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Environmental Sciences 2011; Version 12.01.2016 (Examination Block 2) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Environmental Sciences 2016; Version 29.09.2023 (Examination Block 2) Bachelor's Programme in Agricultural Science 2010; Version 13.10.2015 (Examination Block 1) |
ECTS credits | 3 credits |
Examiners | R. Kretzschmar |
Type | session examination |
Language of examination | German |
Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Mode of examination | written 90 minutes |
Additional information on mode of examination | Prüfung findet als Online-Prüfung am Computer statt. |
Written aids | Keine. Ein Hilfsblatt wird an der Prüfung zur Verfügung gestellt. |
Online examination | The examination may take place on the computer. |
If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. |
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Restrictions
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