3513123 Nutrient dynamics in forest ecosystems, 4 Cp
| Code |
3513123 |
Validity |
30.01.2013 -
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| Name |
Nutrient dynamics in forest ecosystems |
Abbreviation |
MeRaDy |
| Credits |
4 Cp |
Date of expiry |
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| Type | Advanced Studies |
Subject | 0951 Forestry |
| Class | Study Unit |
Hours |
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Grading | 0-5 |
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| Organisation |
Forest Sciences (J) |
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Study unit's general literature:
| Author |
Title |
Year |
Obligatory |
library |
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Binkley, D. & Fisher, R.F. |
Ecology and Management of Forest Soils |
2013 |
Obligatory |
library |
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Description
| Learning outcomes |
Advanced knowledge about nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems: inputs, outputs, and processes within the ecosystem. |
| Content |
Weathering and nitrogen fixation, nutrient retention in soil, reactions of different nutrients in soil, the role of soil organisms in the nutrient cycle, nutrient uptake and the function of mycorrhizas, the functions of nutrients in plants, litter formation and decomposition. Leaching and erosion. Impacts of environmental factors, fertilization, forest management, chemical precipitation and global change. |
| Modes of study |
Lectures (6 h), guided independent written work based on literature, oral presentation and attendance in 10 h of student presentations, literature, examination. |
| Study materials |
Binkley, D. & Fisher, R.F. Ecology and Management of Forest Soils. 2013. 304 p. |
| Evaluation criteria |
Attendance obligatory. Examination 0-5. |
| Teachers |
Senior Researcher in Forest Soil Science |
| Prerequisites |
Previous studies: Forest soils or corresponding studies. |
| Time |
The course is held every other year, next time in the spring term 2022. |
| Campus |
Joensuu |
| Further information |
In English. |
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Letter (J, K) in front of the name of the course/exam indicates the campus on which teaching or exam takes place: J = Joensuu, K = Kuopio.
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