Chemistry of Forest Ecosystems
Course description
The course is specially designed to provide fundamental knowledge in inorganic chemistry, with focus on chemical equilibrium processes, required for understanding key biogeochemical processes in forest soils and their waters.
How is pH buffered in a small forest stream? What factors control the release of nutrients from soil minerals? How are plant roots affecting soil chemistry in the rhizosphere? What happens chemically in soils and waters after a forest clear-cut? Why is oxygen depleted in soils after flooding? In what way are oxygen levels affecting the chemical forms and biological uptake of metals and nutrients? To what extent do microorganisms and their metabolism affect the chemistry of soils and sediments?
The course provides a fundamental basis for more advanced studies in soil science, ecophysiology, biogeochemistry and related subject areas.
Course facts
SV0080, Chemistry of Forest Ecosystems, 7.5 Hp
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Syllabus
Finalized by: Ordföranden för programnämnden för utbildning inom skog (PN-S), 2024-12-20
Valid from : Spring semester 2026 (2026-01-19)
Level
First cycle (G1F)
Main field of study
Forestry Science, Soil Science
Grading Scale
5 / 4 / 3 / U
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.
Course language
Swedish
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
- 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- If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.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 assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Forest ecology and Management
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Forest Science (BSc)
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 7.5 | 0101 |
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.