280224 VU PF4 Biogeochemical element cycles (PI) (2019S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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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 We 13.02.2019 10:00 to We 27.02.2019 23:59
- Registration is open from Fr 01.03.2019 10:00 to Th 14.03.2019 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Th 14.03.2019 23:59
Details
max. 40 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
- Stephan Krämer
- Carolina Reyes
- Alina Kleindienst (Student Tutor)
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 06.03. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 13.03. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 20.03. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 27.03. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 03.04. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 10.04. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 08.05. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 15.05. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 22.05. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 29.05. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 05.06. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 12.06. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 19.06. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
- Wednesday 26.06. 13:00 - 15:00 Hörsaal 2 Eduard Suess, 2A122 1.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Successful participants are able to identify and discuss the key processes, biotic and abiotic controls and driving forces that govern element cycles (e.g., C, N, S, and P cycles) on land, in inland waters, in the ocean, in the atmosphere, and, over longer timescales, in the lithosphere. They are able to summarize and compile how these cycles have evolved over time, how they might change in the future and how they co-evolved with life and climate. Based on a discussion and analysis of the interaction between individual biogeochemical cycles, successful participant are able to recognize the anthropogenic perturbation of global cycles and assess the likely responses of land, inland waters and marine ecosystems to global changes.
Assessment and permitted materials
3 short exams (30 minutes each, pocket calculator allowed), one homework and one seminar presentation. Seminar presentations are prepared and given by small groups of students. Active participation by each member is required. Attendance is required on the presentation dates (June 12th and 19th).
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
3 Exams: 20 points each
Homework: 15 points
Presentation: 25 points, active participation by each student (as indicated by self-assessment) required.
To pass, a minimum of 50 points total (i.e. the sum of all points gathered by the activities above) need to be acquired. To pass, attendance is required on the presentation dates (June 12th and 19th).
Homework: 15 points
Presentation: 25 points, active participation by each student (as indicated by self-assessment) required.
To pass, a minimum of 50 points total (i.e. the sum of all points gathered by the activities above) need to be acquired. To pass, attendance is required on the presentation dates (June 12th and 19th).
Examination topics
1. Exam: Biogeochemical Cycles and Nitrogen Cycle; 2. Exam: P and As Cycles; 3. Exam: Micronutrient Cycles and Metal Cycles; Homework; Coupled Cycles and Sulphur Cycle; Presentations on a topic chosen by the student from a given selection.
Reading list
Association in the course directory
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