300205 UE Soil Ecology and Biogeochemistry (2024S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Eine Teilnahme an dieser Lehrveranstaltung ist erst nach Absolvierung einer Online-Sicherheitsunterweisung (diverse Module) möglich. Die Prüfung kann ab dem Tag nach einer erfolgreichen Anmeldung und Freischaltung zur Lehrveranstaltung in Moodle absolviert werden. Näheres erfahren Sie unter https://laborlehre-ubb.univie.ac.at/
Alle Übungsräume dürfen ausschließlich mit Labormantel und geschlossenen Schuhen betreten werden, ebenso muss bei Bedarf eine Laborbrille angeschafft werden. Privatsachen bitte in den Garderoberäumen verstauen.Participation in this course is only possible after completing an online safety instruction (various modules). The exam can be taken from the day after successful registration and activation of the course in Moodle. You can find out more at https://laborlehre-ubb.univie.ac.at/
All practice rooms may only be entered with a lab coat and closed shoes, also lab glasses must, if needed, be purchased. Please store private belongings in the cloakroom.
Alle Übungsräume dürfen ausschließlich mit Labormantel und geschlossenen Schuhen betreten werden, ebenso muss bei Bedarf eine Laborbrille angeschafft werden. Privatsachen bitte in den Garderoberäumen verstauen.Participation in this course is only possible after completing an online safety instruction (various modules). The exam can be taken from the day after successful registration and activation of the course in Moodle. You can find out more at https://laborlehre-ubb.univie.ac.at/
All practice rooms may only be entered with a lab coat and closed shoes, also lab glasses must, if needed, be purchased. Please store private belongings in the cloakroom.
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 Th 08.02.2024 14:00 to Th 22.02.2024 18:00
- Deregistration possible until Fr 15.03.2024 18:00
Details
max. 16 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Eine verpflichtende Vorbesprechung findet am Donnerstag, den 7. März 2024 um 9:45 in SR 2.1 im UBB statt.
Der Kurs wird in zwei Blöcken abgehalten, vom 11. bis 15. März und vom 3. bis 7. Juni 2024, und umfasst Feldarbeit in einem Wald in der Nähe von Wien und Arbeiten im Labor.Die Kurssprache ist Englisch (the course language is English)!- Thursday 07.03. 09:45 - 10:30 Seminarraum 2.1, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 2.129, Ebene 2 (Kickoff Class)
- Tuesday 12.03. 09:00 - 18:00 Übungsraum 1.4 Mikroskopie 4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.048, Ebene 1
- Wednesday 13.03. 09:00 - 18:00 Übungsraum 1.4 Mikroskopie 4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.048, Ebene 1
- Thursday 14.03. 09:00 - 18:00 Übungsraum 1.4 Mikroskopie 4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.048, Ebene 1
- Friday 15.03. 09:00 - 18:00 Übungsraum 1.4 Mikroskopie 4, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.048, Ebene 1
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Soils have a fundamental role in the Earth’ ecosystems and are essential for human life. Soil represents the largest global pool of organic carbon, plays a key role in the global carbon and nutrient cycles, and is arguably the most diverse habitat.In this course we will focus on the key concepts of soil ecology and biogeochemistry, from the physical and chemical properties of soil to its biology, i.e., from bacterial, fungal and protist communities and the processes they control. In this comprehensive course, we will use state-of-the-art techniques in soil ecology, including molecular, analytical, and isotope methods, in addition to classical field and lab methods, to provide a comprehensive overview of soil ecology.
Assessment and permitted materials
Performance Assessment:
1) Active participation in the field and laboratory work
2) Oral presentation of group work
3) Written report
1) Active participation in the field and laboratory work
2) Oral presentation of group work
3) Written report
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
This course will be graded according to the following:
1) Field work (20 points)
2) Laboratory work (40 points)
2) Final presentation (20 points)
3) Written report (20 points)
More than half of the points are necessary to pass the course
1) Field work (20 points)
2) Laboratory work (40 points)
2) Final presentation (20 points)
3) Written report (20 points)
More than half of the points are necessary to pass the course
Examination topics
All introductory lectures, and the primary literature that will be used during the course will be made available on-line.
Reading list
Will be made available on Moodle
Association in the course directory
BOE 12, BBO 9, MEC-9
Last modified: Th 21.03.2024 10:06