Module: Rhizosphere Processes - Nutrient Acquisition and Stress Adaptations of Higher Plants (3302-490)

Persons:

• apl ProfDr Günter Neumann (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Crop Sciences - Plant Nutrition and Protection (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, elective

Relation to other Modules:

Complements and extends the module Plant Symbioses for Nutrient Acquisition (3302-450)

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Plant Symbioses for Nutrient Acquisition (3302-450)

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every summer semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Compulsory assignment:

Lecture and Seminar

Module examination:

Written exam (75%), seminar presentation (25%)

Workload:

56 h presence + 104 h preparation at home + exam = 160 h workload

Professional competences:

As a goal of the module, students should be able to understand the significance of rhizosphere processes for plant growth, obtain the ability for critical evaluation of experimental data and get an overview on perspectives and limitations of current methodological approaches in rhizosphere research

Key competences:

Language skills (scientific English, written and oral) , written and oral expression, communication and cooperation skills, presentation training (written and oral), working independently, critical, analytical thinking

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