701-1342-00L  Agriculture and Water Quality

SemesterSpring Semester 2021
LecturersC. H. Stamm, E. Frossard, H. Singer
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
701-1342-00 GAgriculture and Water Quality3 hrs
Tue16:15-19:00CHN D 46 »
C. H. Stamm, E. Frossard, H. Singer

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AbstractLinking scientific basics of different disciplines (agronomy, soil science, aquatic chemistry) with practical questions in the context of real-world problems of diffuse pollution due to agricultural production.
ObjectiveThis course discusses the application of scientific understanding in the context of real-world situations of diffuse pollution caused by agricultural production. It aims at understanding the relevant processes, analysing diffuse pollution and developing mitigation strategies starting from legal requirements regarding water quality.
Content- Diversity of diffuse agrochemical pollution
- Agronomic background on the use of agrochemicals
- Transport of agrochemicals from soils to water bodies
- Development of legal requirements for water quality
- Monitoring strategies in water bodies
- Mitigation strategies
- Relevant spatial and temporal scales
- Exercises including all major topics
- 1 field excursion
Lecture notesHandouts will be provided including reference list for each topic.
Prerequisites / NoticeSome exercises require R (Link) and a laptop during the class.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersC. H. Stamm, E. Frossard, H. Singer
Typegraded semester performance
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionRepetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examinationPrüfung zum Faktenwissen (aus allen Themenbereichen der Vorlesung, Durchführung: Anfang Mai; 67% Gewicht bei der Benotung)
Bewertung des Schlussvortrags inkl. Extended Abstract (1 Seite; Gruppenarbeit; 33% Gewicht bei der Benotung)

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Offered in

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