14299 - Advances in Biogeochemistry and Pedology Modulübersicht

Module Number: 14299
Module Title:Advances in Biogeochemistry and Pedology
  Aktuelle Forschungen in Biogeochemie und Bodenkunde
Department: Faculty 2 - Environment and Natural Sciences
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr. phil. Raab, Thomas
  • Prof. Ph. D. Rütting, Louise
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: On special announcement
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:Students will learn scientific method application, hypothesis formulation, critical reflection of results and academic discussion in fields of Soil-Plant-Systems and Geopedology.
Contents:Recent developments in the field of soil-ecosystem-landscape related research. Invited external speakers, as well as BTU PostDocs, PhD and Master students, present advances in scientific investigations in natural and human-made ecosystems. The focus is on the evolution, properties, and functions of the pedosphere and interacting processes with the biosphere. Research topics cover soil organic matter, biogeochemistry, plant nutrient uptake, stable isotope tracing, phosphorus and nitrogen cycling, soils in space and time, soil morphology and classification, and the impact of past and modern land use on soil landscapes.
Recommended Prerequisites:Basic knowledge in Biogeochemistry and Soil Science
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Seminar / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Consultation / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 120 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:will be announced at the beginning of the event
Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:Students must write a series of short tests at the end of each seminar presentation (25 % of the module grade), they must ask weekly questions on each seminar topic (25 % of the module grade) and they must give a short poster presentation (5 minutes) at the end of the seminar (50 % of the module grade).
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Bachelor (research-oriented) / Environmental and Resource Management / PO 2015
  • Master (research-oriented) / Environmental and Resource Management / PO 2011
  • Master (research-oriented) - Double Degree / Environmental and Resource Management / PO 2021
  • Master (research-oriented) / Environmental and Resource Management / PO 2021
Remarks: 
Module Components:240499 Biogeochemistry and Pedology Research Seminar, 2 SWS
240498 Biogeochemistry and Pedology Research Consultation, 2 SWS
Components to be offered in the Current Semester: