Modul: Molecular Soil Ecology (3102-450)

Personen:

• Prof. Dr. Ellen Kandeler (verantwortlich)
• Dr. Sven Marhan (begleitend)
• apl ProfDr Frank Rasche (begleitend)
• Heike Haslwimmer (begleitend)

Studiengang:

• Agrarwissenschaften - Bodenwissenschaften (Master, PO vom 01.10.2014)
  1. Semester, Wahlpflicht
• Agrarwissenschaften - Bodenwissenschaften (Master, PO vom 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, Wahlpflicht
• Crop Sciences - Plant Nutrition and Protection (Master, PO vom 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, Wahl

Teilnahme­vorraussetzungen:

Basic knowledge in soil biology, microbiology and ecology are neccessary. In addition, experiences in lab work are essential.

Sprache:

englisch

ECTS:

6 credits

Angebotshäufigkeit:

jedes WS

Dauer des Moduls:

3,5 Wochen (nach Block 4)

Studienleistung:

Active participation (30%), presentation in groups (20%)

Prüfungsleistung:

Written report in groups (50%)

Prüfungsdauer:

45 Minuten

Arbeitsaufwand:

70 h presence + 130 h preparation at home + presentation and writing of a report = 200 h workload

Fachkompetenzen:

After successfully completing this lab course, students have an overview of molecular methods used in soil ecology. Students can apply molecular techniques in soil science, microbial ecology and environmental science and perform soil DNA extractions, quantitative PCR analyses of functional genes and molecular finger printing techniques.

Schlüsselkompetenzen:

Students enhance their organizational skills, self-reliance, time management and team work during the exercises and while preparing the presentation and written paper in groups (report). They are able to apply their theoretical knowledge in practical exercises. Students can critically judge their own results and critically and analytically read scientific literature, while generally improving their ability of exploring a scientific subject. While preparing the written paper and presentation, students improve their scientific articulateness, i.e. their written and oral expression/presentation skills.

Anmerkungen:

The number of participants is restricted to 10. For registration, please become a member of the ILIAS group (https://ilias.uni-hohenheim.de/ilias.php?ref_id=397362&cmdClass=ilrepositorygui&cmdNode=iv&baseClass=ilrepositorygui) or contact Dr. Marhan (sven.marhan@uni-hohenheim.de).

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