Terrestrial biogeochemistry. MES
Semester: WiSe 2023/24
Zeit: Wed.. 10:15 - 12:00 (weekly), Fri.. 10:15 - 12:00 (weekly)
Erster Termin: Wednesday, 25.10.2023 10:15 - 12:00
Vorbesprechung:
Veranstaltungsort: unspecified
DozentIn: Veranstaltungstyp: Vorlesung (Lehre)
Veranstaltungsnummer: 700427
The lecture part on terrestrial biogeochemistry will advance the knowledge of the students on the major biogeochemical processes of C, N and P cycles: the role of the pedosphere as the interface of biosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere on these major element cycles; major components of these element cycles in terrestrial ecosystems; anthropogenic influences on these element cycles; techniques of measurements of cycling rates applied in actual field conditions; and comparative biogeochemistry of contrasting ecosystems. The practical part on biogeochemical processes will bring hands-on experience of the students on in-situ measurements of these processes: land-use change effects on stocks of the different pools of C, N and exchangeable cations, asymbiotic N2 fixation in soil, soil greenhouse gas fluxes and their controlling factors. From the data of this field practical, the students will learn statistical analysis on land-use change effects, how to give an oral scientific presentation, and how to write a scientific report.
Person responsible for module: Prof. Dr. Edzo Veldkamp
Zeit: Wed.. 10:15 - 12:00 (weekly), Fri.. 10:15 - 12:00 (weekly)
Erster Termin: Wednesday, 25.10.2023 10:15 - 12:00
Vorbesprechung:
Veranstaltungsort: unspecified
DozentIn: Veranstaltungstyp: Vorlesung (Lehre)
Veranstaltungsnummer: 700427
Kommentar/Beschreibung
Learning outcome, core skills: (complete module)The lecture part on terrestrial biogeochemistry will advance the knowledge of the students on the major biogeochemical processes of C, N and P cycles: the role of the pedosphere as the interface of biosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere on these major element cycles; major components of these element cycles in terrestrial ecosystems; anthropogenic influences on these element cycles; techniques of measurements of cycling rates applied in actual field conditions; and comparative biogeochemistry of contrasting ecosystems. The practical part on biogeochemical processes will bring hands-on experience of the students on in-situ measurements of these processes: land-use change effects on stocks of the different pools of C, N and exchangeable cations, asymbiotic N2 fixation in soil, soil greenhouse gas fluxes and their controlling factors. From the data of this field practical, the students will learn statistical analysis on land-use change effects, how to give an oral scientific presentation, and how to write a scientific report.
Person responsible for module: Prof. Dr. Edzo Veldkamp