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300435 VO Biogeochemistry and Ecosystems (2024W)

5.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The first lecture will take place on Monday, 14 October, 15 h!

  • Monday 07.10. 15:00 - 17:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Monday 14.10. 15:00 - 17:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Monday 21.10. 15:00 - 17:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Monday 28.10. 15:00 - 17:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Monday 04.11. 15:00 - 17:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Monday 11.11. 15:00 - 17:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Monday 18.11. 15:00 - 17:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Monday 25.11. 15:00 - 17:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Monday 02.12. 15:00 - 17:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Monday 09.12. 15:00 - 17:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Monday 16.12. 15:00 - 17:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0
  • Monday 13.01. 15:00 - 17:15 Hörsaal 2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.033, Ebene 0

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The lecture focuses on the controls of biogeochemical cyles, specifically of the carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus cycle in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. A range of advanced ecological concepts and theories with regard to ecosystem ecology will complement the course.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam with in-person attendance.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Good knowledge of all aspects and methods of biogeochemistry and ecosystems, which is covered during the lectures. Specifically, successful students must be able to summarize advanced theories and concepts in ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry and to apply them to selected case studies from terrestrial and
aquatic ecosystems.

Written exam: four questions (6 points each) on the entire lecture material. More than half of the attainable points must be achieved in order to successfully complete the exam.
24-22 points (very good, 1); 21-19 (good, 2); 18-16 (satisfactory, 3); 15-13 (sufficient, 4); <13 (failed, 5)

Examination topics

The content of all lectures. Slides will be provided on Moodle.

Reading list

Books and the relevant primary literature will be discussed during the lectures.

Association in the course directory

MEC-2

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