Module

Voraussetzungen

Inhalte

Fundamentals in Pedology Fundamentals in Geomorphology Soil-landscape relationships Methods in Geopedology

Lernziele

Geopedology deals with an integrative approach of soil science, geomorphology and geology. Students will learn the main factors and processes controlling soil formation and soil properties as well as landform evolution. The significance of both past and modern human impacts for ecosystems will be shown. Attention is paid to natural and anthropogenic processes of landscapes development in the mid-latitudes during the Late Pleistocene and Holocene.

Prüfungsleistung

• Lecture: 2 Exams, each 45 min. for 25 points each • Seminar: 4 Exams, each 45 min. for 12,5 points each