JORD210 Dynamic Modelling in the Soil-Plant-Atmosphere System
Credits (ECTS):10
Course responsible:Attila Nemes
Campus / Online:Taught campus Ås
Teaching language:Engelsk
Limits of class size:15
Course frequency:Annual
Nominal workload:250 hours.
Teaching and exam period:This course starts in Autumn parallel. This course has teaching/evaluation in Autumn parallel. NB! The course will not be given in the Autumn of 2023.
About this course
Learning outcome
At the end of the course the student will have obtained the following knowledge and skills:
Knowledge
The students will be able to recognize diagnostic soil layers (horizons), use them in various soil classification systems and explain the most prominent soil characteristics, based on the classifications’ nomenclature. They understand the basis for (simple) geostatistical techniques and dynamic modeling
Skills
Students will be able to integrate the three different tools listed below to analyze the effect of human intervention at the landscape level, important for sustainable use and management of ecosystems
1. Soil classification
a. Classify soil profiles according to international soil classification systems,
b. Find and interpret important soil properties and characteristics from classification nomenclature
2. Spatial variation and GIS
a. Apply/ handle soil data using key geographic information system (GIS) functions (store, manipulate, analyze, and display spatial data)
b. Develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills necessary to use GIS in the characterization and management of soils
c. Perform some basic geostatistics (regression-kriging, semi-variograms, continuous and class variables)
3. Process modelling
a. Formulate, solve, apply and present simple models for major processes in soils and whole ecosystems.
b. Use process modelling to determine quantitative causal connections in soil, (water and plant) systems
c. Implement, interpret, and present model sensitivity and scenario analyses.
- Lectures and exercises (computer lab). 4h each week
1. Introductory lectures
2. hand outs and exercises
3. PCs (computer lab) and supervision during class hours by the teachers
In addition to the regular meeting hours, staff will be available for advice during office hours.
- JORD100.
One assignment.
Grading scale: Pass / Not passed.
- The external examinator evaluates the final (3rd) assignment.
- The first two of in total three assignments have to receive "pass" before submission of the final (3rd) assignment.
- The course will not be given in the autumn of 2023.
- Lectures and exercises will take place in the computer lab. 4 hours each week.
- B-MILJØ, M-MILJØ.
- Students that have exams in JORD201 Process Modelling in Soil Water and Plant Systems and JORD251, Soil Classification will get at reduction in ECTS credits of five and two respectively
- Passed / Not Passed
- Special requirements in Science