Course: Field Course in Soil and Vegetation Mapping (3101-571)

Persons:

• apl ProfDr Klaus Schmieder (verantwortlich)
• apl ProfDr Ludger Herrmann (verantwortlich)
• Prof. Dr. Thilo Rennert (verantwortlich)

Type of Course:

field course

In-Class Hours Per Week:

2

Contents:

This course teaches basic knowledge about soil and vegetation mapping from the field mapping to evaluation.
It takes place at yearly changing sites in Baden-Württemberg and is usually connected to running research projects.

Literature:

FAO 2006: Guidelines for soil description. FAO.
Ellenberg 2009: Vegetation ecology of central Europe. Cambridge University Press.

Location:

Hohenheim

Remarks:

Pre-requisite for this field course is basic physical fitness to deal with steep or muddy terrain and for soil mapping with Pürckhauer augers. Own adapted field equipment (solid shoes, rain gear) is mandatory. Injuries and infections as usual for field work might happen. An own financial contribution to accomodation and catering (ca. 100€) is expected.

Module:

• 3101-570 Field course soils and vegetation (compulsory)

eLearning:

Course in ILIAS