Andrea Carminati: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2021 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Andrea Carminati |
| Field | Physics of Soils and Terrestrial Ecosystems |
| Address | Physik der Böden u. terr. Ökosys. ETH Zürich, CHN F 29.1 Universitätstrasse 16 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 633 61 60 |
| andrea.carminati@usys.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Environmental Systems Science |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701-0034-06L | Integrated Practical: Soil  | 3 credits | 3P | R. Kretzschmar, A. Carminati, S. Dötterl, L. Walthert | |
| Abstract | During three full-day field trips and two half-day field exercises, various aspects of soil morphology, soil genesis, and soil functioning are discussed using practical examples. | ||||
| Learning objective | Gaining practical knowledge in soil science in the field. | ||||
| Content | Soil description in the field, soil formation in Zurich-Nord, forest soils, carbon and nitrogen cycles, soil-water relations, soil conservation and landuse. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Handouts are provided during the course. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Course "Pedosphere" or equivalent | ||||