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701-1342-00L 3 Credits DR , MSC D-USYS , D-BAUG , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MTEC , D-MATH , D-BIOL , D-ERDW , D-GESS , D-ITET , D-CHAB

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Quantification and reduction of diffuse pollution

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Emmanuel Frossard, Dr. Walter Richner, Dr. Christian Heinrich Stamm, Heinz Singer

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Abstract

Linking scientific basics of different disciplines with practical question in the context of real-world problems of diffuse pollution due to agriculture.

Objective

This course discusses the application of scientific understanding in the context of real-world situations of diffuse pollution caused by agriculture. It aims at understanding the relevan processes, analysing diffuse pollution and developing mitigation strategies starting from legal requirements regarding water quality.

Content

- Diversity of diffuse agrochemical pollution - Transport of agrochemicals from soils to water bodies - Development of legal requirements for water quality - Monitoring strategies - Mitigation strategies - Exercises including all major topics - 1 field excursion

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handouts will be provided

General Information

Language: English
Levels: DR , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Quantification and reduction of diffuse pollution Schlussveranstaltung 13. Juni 2008, Nachmittag	Tue 15:15-18:00 (CAB H 53) 13.06 Date 13:15-17:00 (CAB H 53)	3 h weekly