701-1342-00L Agriculture and Water Quality
| Semester | Spring Semester 2020 |
| Lecturers | C. H. Stamm, E. Frossard, W. Richner, H. Singer |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Course | Does not take place this semester. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Abstract | Linking scientific basics of different disciplines (agronomy, soil science, aquatic chemistry) with practical questions in the context of real-world problems of diffuse pollution due to agricultural production. |
| Learning objective | This course discusses the application of scientific understanding in the context of real-world situations of diffuse pollution caused by agricultural production. It aims at understanding the relevant processes, analysing diffuse pollution and developing mitigation strategies starting from legal requirements regarding water quality. |
| Content | - Diversity of diffuse agrochemical pollution - Agronomic background on the use of agrochemicals - Transport of agrochemicals from soils to water bodies - Development of legal requirements for water quality - Monitoring strategies in water bodies - Mitigation strategies - Exercises including all major topics - 1 field excursion |
| Lecture notes | Handouts will be provided including reference list for each topic. |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Some exercises require R (http://www.r-project.org/) and a laptop during the class. |