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PNS0182
Carbon cycling: from molecular to global processes
The course encompasses reading of selected scientific literature followed by group discussions (1.5 ECTS). The course will be concluded by a workshop with invited lecturers and student presentations (1.5 ECTS)
Syllabus
PNS0182 Carbon cycling: from molecular to global processes, 3.0 Credits
Subjects
BiologyEducation cycle
Postgraduate levelGrading scale
Pass / Failed
The requirements for attaining different grades are described in the course assessment criteria which are contained in a supplement to the course syllabus. Current information on assessment criteria shall be made available at the start of the course.
Prior knowledge
Admitted to PhD educationObjectives
The course aims to provide an overview of the research frontiers in the area of organic matter dynamics in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem. Different scales will be considered, from molecular chemistry, via the interplay between organisms and organic matter, to biogeochemical cycling of carbon at the global scaleContent
The course encompasses reading of selected scientific literature followed by group discussions (1.5 ECTS). The course will be concluded by a workshop with invited lecturers and student presentations (1.5 ECTS)Formats and requirements for examination
Presence at all literature seminars and the concluding workshop is required to passResponsible department
Department of Soil and Environment