Ecology and Soil Science

Abstract

The lecture deals with ecological and pedological basics, especially from an engineering and spatial planning perspective. Students learn about soil properties, genesis, ecosystem functions and cycles. Soil changes due to natural and human intervention, the resulting soil degradation and functional restrictions as well as soil protection and management are taught.

Objective

- Students know the basic concepts of soil science and ecology. - Students can explain soil properties, soil ecosystems and material cycles. - Students can understand, calculate, analyze and assess the effects of human activities on soils and their functions. - Students can understand and apply engineering and spatial planning approaches to soil protection and management.

Content

Basics of soil science & ecology: Basic terms, definition of soil, soil functions, soil formation, soil composition, soil types and key parameters, connection between soil and ecology, Soil use & hazards: Soil compaction, erosion, material pollution of the soil, water balance changes & disturbances Soil protection & management: soil recultivation and soil monitoring, soil in the city, soil and spatial planning, soil monitoring and the role of the federal government

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