12949 - Geoecology Modulübersicht
Module Number: | 12949 |
Module Title: | Geoecology |
Geoökologie | |
Department: | Faculty 2 - Environment and Natural Sciences |
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Language of Teaching / Examination: | English |
Duration: | 1 semester |
Frequency of Offer: | Every semester |
Credits: | 6 |
Learning Outcome: | Rationale Geoecology is an interdisciplinary science that integrates the geosciences with the life sciences. The purpose of this module is to extend the basic knowledge of geoecology with respect to anthropogenically induced challenges. Selected issues of soil science and applied soil protection, and related ecological problems will be reflected. Furthermore, the fundamentals of environmental toxicology with regard to adverse effects of chemicals on living systems will be taught. Lecture: The lecture of ecotoxicology deals with the potentially harmful impact of chemicals, present as pollutants in the environment, to living organisms with particular focus on soil. In this course students will learn about: - aspects of geoecology - basic concept of ecotoxicology - existing natural and synthetic chemicals - influence of industrial and agricultural development/processes with regard to chemicals in the environment - fate of chemicals (distribution, uptake, accumulation and possible degradation) - detection and risk assessment of contamination Seminar: The block seminar offers a practical approach, which is necessary to understand the fundamentals of geoecological research. Students will learn about: - study design and planning -field sampling -laboratory analyses -preparing a scientific report |
Contents: | Part 1: Lecture:
o selected toxicity tests o risk assessment · special investigation methods and selected case studies · phytoremediation · two short tests (approx. 30 minutes each) Part 2: Block seminar, practical work in the field and laboratory: · study design/problem formulation · sampling in the field · laboratory analysis · writing a technical report |
Recommended Prerequisites: | Knowledge in chemistry, biology and soil science |
Mandatory Prerequisites: | None |
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Module Examination: | Continuous Assessment (MCA) |
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Evaluation of Module Examination: | Performance Verification – graded |
Limited Number of Participants: | 7 |
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