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701-0535-00L 3 Credits BSC , MSC D-USYS , D-MATH , D-ERDW
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Soil Physics

Bodenphysik

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Hannes Flühler
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:06:16

Abstract

1. Understanding of basic concepts for describing the physical state and dynamics of soil, in particular of water-unsaturated soils.2. Grasping and correctly posing the problem and applying the formalisms to quantify important physical properties or processes.3. Developing a "system-feeling" and intuition for feedback mechanisms in the soil system.

Objective

1. Understanding of basic concepts for describing the physical state and dynamics of soil, in particular of water-unsaturated soils. 2. Grasping and correctly posing the problem and applying the formalisms to quantify important physical properties or processes. 3. Developing a "system-feeling" and intuition for feedback mechanisms in the soil system.

Content

1. Features and functions of the three-phase-system "soil". 2. Energy status of soil water and relationship between capillarity and water. saturation, availability of water for plants. 3. Energy balance, heat transport mechansims and heat regime in soils. 4. Aeration over profile distances and micro-niches. 5. Water transport in saturated and unsaturated soils, root water uptake. 6. Transport of solutes in homogeneous and natural soils.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Textbook (available at the beginning of the semester)

Literature

none

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
Nur Skript zugelassen.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Bodenphysik
  • Wed 15:15-17:00 (CHN C 14)
2 h weekly

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