Biogeochemistry II (5 ects / 2.5 cr)
Biogeochemistry II (5 op / 2.5 ov)
Abbreviation: BGK2 
Learning outcomes: To demonstrate some of the key methods to study greenhouse gas fluxes and biogeochemical processes behind them
Content: The course gives practical knowledge how to measure dynamics of greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide) of ecosystems, and how land-use can change the gas dynamics in terrestrial ecosystems. The course demonstrates gas dynamics of forest, peatland and agricultural ecosystems, and use of stable isotopes in biogeochemical studies.
Learning Material: Material delivered in the course, background literature (articles, books, see Biogeochemistry I).
Degree / Programme: EBB
Point in time: Every second spring, next time in spring 2011
Teaching / Learning methods: Lectures 3 h, Group Work 35 h, Independent Study 15 h. Details: Seminars 8 h Work reporting 20 h
Teaching Languages: English
Conduct: Written report of the experimental work
Assessment: Passed / Fail
Organizing Department: Department of Environmental Science
Course Director: Prof. Pertti Martikainen
Teachers: Senior assistant in biogeochemistry, researchers
Contact Persons: Prof. Pertti Martikainen
Registration for the course: Wossikka
Keywords: Biogeochemistry, greenhouse gases,
Further info: Biogeochemisty 1 course is required before this course