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701-0420-01L 7 Credits BSC D-USYS

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Practical Training in Biogeochemistry

Praktikum Biogeochemie

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Martin Herbert Schroth, Dr. Peter Ulrich Lehmann Grunder, Dr. Helmut Bürgmann, Dr. Andreas Voegelin, Prof. Dr. Kristopher McNeill, Prof. Dr. Lenny Winkel

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:06:37

Abstract

First, the students learn how to analyze soil systems with physical, chemical and microbiological methods. Later, the students train their experimental skills by conducting kinetic experiments in the laboratory and by quantifying process rates under field conditions in a river.

Objective

The students learn to apply physical, chemical and microbiological analysis tools in the laboratroy and the field. They use their theoretical knowledge to interpret their own data, and to critically assess and document them.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Descriptions of the methodologies will be provided.

General Information

Language: German
Levels: BSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: ungraded semester performance

Laborbericht

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
practical/laboratory course	Praktikum Biogeochemie	Thu 08:15-17:00 (CHN F 46) Fri 08:15-17:00 (CHN F 46)	14 h weekly

Offered In

Environmental Sciences Bachelor
- Specialization in an Environmental System
  - Biogeochemistry (The following courses are highly recommended as preparation for the Specialization in Biogeochemistry: 701-0225-00L Organic Chemistry (Autumn semester) 752-0100-00L Biochemie (Autumn semester) 752-1300-00L Introduction to Toxicology (Spring semester) These courses should be successfully completed during the second year.)