Soil as plant habitat and plant knowledge 3
The course consists of two modules – one covering soil science and one covering plants, which are connected through studies of different soils and plant communities and how they relate to one another.
In the soil part of the course you learn about the components of the soil, physical, chemical and biological processes and properties of the soil as well as geotechnical aspects. Focus is on natural soils.
In the plant part of the course you learn about building and function of the plant and its requirements of the habitat as well as further skill in identifying plant species.
Information from the course leader
Välkomna till kursen MV0224!
Kursstart sker måndagen den 30/8 kl. 10.15. Kursen inleds med en introduktionsföreläsning på zoom. Länk till mötet kommer finnas på Canvas, och ni som sökt kursen kommer få en inbjudan till kursens Canvas-sida innan kursstart.
På grund av rådande omständigheter kommer stora delar av kursen att ske på distans. Rekommendationen från SLU är att övergången till campusbaserad undervisning ska ske gradvis, och för att det ska ske smittsäkert kan inte alla återvända samtidigt. Alla föreläsningar kommer därför att ske via zoom, eller vara redan förinspelade (läggs upp på Canvas), medan vissa övningar och handledningsmoment kommer ske på plats på Ultuna. All information kring föreläsningar och övningar kommer att läggas upp löpande på kursens Canvas-sida.
I början av kursen ska ni göra en övning som ger er möjlighet att börja fundera på växtplatser och hur växterna påverkas av förutsättningarna på platsen. I övningen ingår ett fältbesök på en växtplats, vilket ni gör antingen måndag 30 augusti (em) eller onsdag 1/9. Ni ansvarar själva för att ta er till platserna (alla är belägna i Uppsala). Introduktion till övningen sker vid kursstart. Mer information om övningen kommer finnas på kursens Canvas-sida.
Hälsningar,
Kursteamet, genom kursledare Helena Linefur
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
MV0224-10139 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for MV0224
Academic year 2023/2024
Soil as plant habitat and plant knowledge 3 (MV0224-10306)
2023-08-28 - 2023-10-30
Academic year 2022/2023
Soil as plant habitat and plant knowledge 3 (MV0224-10044)
2022-08-29 - 2022-10-31
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
MV0224 Soil as plant habitat and plant knowledge 3, 15.0 Credits
Marken som växtplats och växtkännedom 3Subjects
Soil Science Biology Soil science BiologyEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
Title | Credits | Code |
---|---|---|
Soil Physics | 4.0 | 0102 |
Soil biology and chemistry | 5.0 | 0103 |
Plants | 3.5 | 0104 |
Plant science | 2.5 | 0105 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G1F)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to:• 30 credits, including
• 5 credits Geology and Hydrology.
Objectives
The aim of the soil part of the course is to give basic knowledge about processes in the soil and about the geotechnical properties of the regolith and rock as well as about the soil as plant environment. The plant part gives knowledge of the building and function of the plant and its requirements of the habitat as well as further skill in identifying plant species.
After completing of the course, the student should be able to:
• explain how a natural soil profile is built up,
• account for basic soil science concepts and processes,
• explain how the chemical, physical and biological properties of the soil affect the soil as a place for crop growing and how different soil types differ in this respect;
• account for basic plant anatomy and plant physiological concepts and processes,
• describe the plants’ requirements at the place of planting,
• describe the annual rhythm of plants, climate adaptation and stress resistance, as well as the factors that control this,
• identify a selection of trees, shrubs and perennial herbaceous plants,
• perform simple interpretations of soil data to be able to assess the properties of a soil,
• recognize Swedish vegetation types and plant communities and account for the connection to soil and other site specific factors,
• assess the requirements of plants at the plant site in terms of soil conditions and the need for light, water and nutrients.
Content
In the soil module of the course, the following fields are treated through lectures and literature:
• the components of the soil: solid material (mineral particles, organic material) and pore systems (water and air), the soil profile,
• the properties of different soil textures and how they influence the suitability for different land use alternatives,
• the natural ability of soils and soil materials to deliver nutrients and counteract acidification, and the role of the weathering in this,
• the ability of clay particles and organic matter to bind nutrients,
• binding and transport of water in soil and different soil materials, plant-available water and soil air,
• soil temperature,
• turnover of organic material and biological nitrogen processes in the soil,
The contents of lectures are processed in exercises where important soil processes are studied, different types of data are discussed and interpreted.
In the plant module of the course, the following fields through lectures and literature are treated:
• basic plant anatomy and plant physiology including the relationship between anatomy and function,
• site factors (light, water and nutrients etc) that are essential for plant establishment, growth and development and how these can be inferred in the external characters of the plants,
• the annual pattern, climate adaptation, stress resistance and growth dynamics of plants as well as which factors in their environment that affects these relations,
• learning of new plant species and review of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants known from earlier courses.
In field exercises, the two course modules are connected through studies of soil profiles and plant communities and how they relate to one another.
Field activities and parts of the exercises are compulsory.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
To pass the course, passed results are required of both the soil module and the plant module.
The following is required for for passed soil module:
• passed written examination,
• passed practical assignments,
• participation in compulsory components.
The following is required for for passed plant module:
• passed written examination,
• passed växtidentifiering,
• passed practical assignments,
• participation in compulsory components.
- If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
- The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
- If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
- For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Additional information
The entry requirement 5 credits in Geology and Hydrology is fulfilled on completion of the corresponding course module of LK0292.Responsible department
Department of Soil and Environment
Cooperating departments:
Further information
Litterature list
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- Växtbiologi Författare: Tom Ericsson