280201 VU Biogeochemistry of Pollutants and Nutrients (2023S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from We 01.02.2023 00:00 to We 22.02.2023 23:59
- Registration is open from Mo 27.02.2023 00:00 to We 15.03.2023 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Fr 31.03.2023 23:59
Details
max. 30 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
- Stephan Krämer
- Kyle Chardi
- Richard Kimber
- Anna Sabrina Kistler (Student Tutor)
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Thursday 02.03. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Tuesday 07.03. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Thursday 09.03. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Tuesday 14.03. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Thursday 16.03. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Tuesday 21.03. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Thursday 23.03. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Tuesday 28.03. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Thursday 30.03. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Tuesday 18.04. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Thursday 20.04. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Tuesday 25.04. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Thursday 27.04. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Tuesday 02.05. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Thursday 04.05. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Tuesday 09.05. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Thursday 11.05. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Tuesday 16.05. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Tuesday 23.05. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Thursday 25.05. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Thursday 01.06. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Tuesday 06.06. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Tuesday 13.06. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Thursday 15.06. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Tuesday 20.06. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Thursday 22.06. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Tuesday 27.06. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
- Thursday 29.06. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Students will gain in-depth knowledge about processes and mechanisms that control the biogeochemical cycling of nutrients and pollutants in environmental systems. This will include a detailed understanding of microbial processes contributing to biogeochemical cycles (Geomicrobiology) from soil systems to extreme environments and how these processes could potentially contribute towards a more sustainable economy. Students will also learn about chemical processes in soil systems in controlling nutrient and pollutant geochemistry (Soil Chemistry). Students will apply this knowledge to tackle environmental problems (Environmental Consultancy Topics).In general, this course will be delivered in a 'Flipped Classroom' style, with recorded lectures followed by in-class exercises including modeling, group work, discussions, short presentations ect.
Assessment and permitted materials
A maximum number of 100 points can be awarded to students participating in exams and in a consultant-style presentation and report.
Exams (total of 45 points): 3 exams are held electronically during the semester, each of which is worth 15 points. The exam dates are
1st exam: April 27th;
2nd exam: June 1st;
3rd exam June 13th;
Further details will be announced via Moodle.Student group lectures (15%) on a topic of Geomicrobiology will have to be presented on April 25thConsulting exercise:
Presentation (15 points): Students will work in groups to prepare and hold a presentation on a consulting exercise. Attendance is mandatory for all participants. Presentations will involve addressing a geochemical-based problem. Topics and more details will be available on moodle. The presentation date will be May 23rd.Report (25 points): Students will work in groups to prepare a report that will consist of a consultant-style offer to solve a geochemical-based problem. Topics and more details will be available on moodle. The deadline for the reports will be June 22nd.
Exams (total of 45 points): 3 exams are held electronically during the semester, each of which is worth 15 points. The exam dates are
1st exam: April 27th;
2nd exam: June 1st;
3rd exam June 13th;
Further details will be announced via Moodle.Student group lectures (15%) on a topic of Geomicrobiology will have to be presented on April 25thConsulting exercise:
Presentation (15 points): Students will work in groups to prepare and hold a presentation on a consulting exercise. Attendance is mandatory for all participants. Presentations will involve addressing a geochemical-based problem. Topics and more details will be available on moodle. The presentation date will be May 23rd.Report (25 points): Students will work in groups to prepare a report that will consist of a consultant-style offer to solve a geochemical-based problem. Topics and more details will be available on moodle. The deadline for the reports will be June 22nd.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The grading of the course will be based on the total number of points awarded to each student in exams, the presentation and the final report. Up to 100 points can be awarded in total. In order to pass this course, at least 50% need to be gained.
Examination topics
Reading list
A reading list will be provided on Moodle and/or during individual lectures.
Association in the course directory
MES 3.1; MA-ERD-A-5; MA-ERD-W-2.22
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