280224 VU PF4 Biogeochemical element cycles (PI) (2020S)
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 12.02.2020 10:00 to We 26.02.2020 23:59
- Registration is open from Mo 02.03.2020 10:00 to Mo 16.03.2020 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Th 30.04.2020 23:59
Details
max. 40 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
- Carolina Reyes
- Mario Alejandro Alvarez Salas (Student Tutor)
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 04.03. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 11.03. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 18.03. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 25.03. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 01.04. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 22.04. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 29.04. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 06.05. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 13.05. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 20.05. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 27.05. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 03.06. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 10.06. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 17.06. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 24.06. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Successful participants are able to identify and discuss the key processes, biotic and abiotic controls and driving forces that govern element cycles (e.g., C, N, S, and P cycles) on land, in inland waters, in the ocean, in the atmosphere, and, over longer timescales, in the lithosphere. They are able to summarize and compile how these cycles have evolved over time, how they might change in the future and how they co-evolved with life and climate. Based on a discussion and analysis of the interaction between individual biogeochemical cycles, successful participant are able to recognize the anthropogenic perturbation of global cycles and assess the likely responses of land, inland waters and marine ecosystems to global changes.
Assessment and permitted materials
3 short exams (30 minutes each, pocket calculator allowed, via moodle), one homework and one seminar presentation (via Big Blue Button in moodle). Seminar presentations are prepared and given by small groups of students. Active participation by each member is required. Attendance is required on the presentation dates (May 13th and 20th via e-learning live lecture).
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
3 Exams: 20 points each
Homework: 15 points
Presentation: 25 points, active participation by each student (as indicated by self-assessment) required.
To pass, a minimum of 50 points total (i.e. the sum of all points gathered by the activities above) need to be acquired. To pass, attendance is required on the presentation dates (May 13th and 20th via e-learning live lecture).
Homework: 15 points
Presentation: 25 points, active participation by each student (as indicated by self-assessment) required.
To pass, a minimum of 50 points total (i.e. the sum of all points gathered by the activities above) need to be acquired. To pass, attendance is required on the presentation dates (May 13th and 20th via e-learning live lecture).
Examination topics
1. Exam: Biogeochemical Cycles and Nitrogen Cycle; 2. Exam: P and As Cycles; 3. Exam: Sulphur Cycle; Homework; Coupled Cycles a; Presentations on a topic chosen by the student from a given selection and a required paper.
Reading list
Association in the course directory
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