Module: Project in Soil Sciences (3102-420)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Ellen Kandeler (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Earth System Science (Master, since 01.10.2013)
  2. Semester, elective
• Agricultural Sciences - Soil Science (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, semi-elective
• Agricultural Sciences - Soil Science (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  1. Semester, semi-elective
• Earth and Climate System Science (Master, since 01.10.2017)
  2. Semester, elective
• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (Regulations 2014) (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, semi-elective
• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (Regulations 2014) (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, semi-elective
• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (Regulations 2019) (Master, since 01.04.2019)
  3. Semester, semi-elective
• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (Regulations 2019) (Master, since 01.04.2019)
  2. Semester, semi-elective

Relation to other Modules:

This module helps to deepen your interest in soil science and will help to focus your interest on a topic you want to choose for your master thesis and/or PhD.

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Basic and advanced knowledge in soil science is necessary!

Sprache:

German/English

ECTS:

7,5 credits

Frequency:

every semester

Length of the Module:

by arrangement

Final examination:

written paper in the form of a laboratory report (75%) with presentation and discussion (25%)

Length of the examination:

30 minutes

Workload:

70 h presence + 130 h preparation at home + exam = 200 h workload

Professional competences:

After successfully completing the module, students have an insight into selected topics of modern soil science. They can analyse soils and present the results orally.

Key competences:

While preparing and following up on lectures and during preparation for the exam, students learn and practice critical, analytical thinking and working independently.

Comments:

Students are free to decide whether to prepare the laborarory report and presentation in English or German.

eLearning:

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