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Soil Physical and Hydrological Properties

Students demonstrate advanced knowledge about soil physics and hydrology in theory and practice. Students are able to apply advanced technologies and quantitative methods in soil physical and hydrological properties.

In this course you will learn how water and gases move through and interact with soils, including: Infiltration, Water retention, Compaction, Greenhouse gas exchange, Plant water uptake, Evaporation

•             An introduction to physical and hydraulic properties that govern the flow of water and chemicals through unsaturated soil

•             An overview of physical concepts of hydrological processes that affect age, origin, cycling, and flowpaths of water within watersheds

•             Exact and approximate solutions will be presented for processes such as infiltration, runoff, evaporation, root-water uptake, and mass transport  

•             Students will develop and apply solutions (e.g., HYDRUS, TOPMODEL) to model water, heat and solute movement through the environment.

Deepening of theoretical concepts from the lecture and the seminar as this is also partly a hands-on course, with a focus on directly observing and measuring these properties and processes of interest.

Examinations based on regular written and/or oral contributions from the participants.

To be determined; available through the open learning and assessment tool (OLAT).

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Teaching: Fulbright Guest Professor RYAN STEWART (Virgina Tech)

No calculus expertise required!

The course will be held in English.

Semester introduction for all students in the Master's Programme Ecology+Biodiversity: 7.3.2022, 09:30 online: participate