Biogeochemistry I (6 op / 3.5 ov) |
| Abbreviation: BGK1 |
| Learning outcomes: To give basic knowledge on biogeochemistry of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide in terrestrial
and aquatic environments |
| Content: The course gives knowledge on biogeochemical processes and how they regulate the concentration of
greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The scale is from microbes to ecosystem and global levels. The
biological production and consumption of carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and nitric oxide are
considered. The course shows the links between the biogeochemical processes and global change and
how land-use affects the greenhouse gas fluxes and the biogeochemical processes behind them. |
| Learning Material: Material delivered in the course and following books: T. Fenchel, G.M. King & T.H. Blackburn Bacterial
Biogeochemistry, Academic Press, San Diego, 1998 J.E. Rogers & W.B. Whitman Microbial Production
and Consumption of Greenhouse Gases: Methane, Nitrogen oxides, and Halomethanes, American Society
for Microbiology, Washington, D.C., 1991. |
| Degree / Programme: EBB |
| Point in time: Every second spring, next time spring 2011 |
| Teaching / Learning methods: Lectures 37 h, Tutorial 2 h, Independent Study 50 h. Details: Seminars 8 h |
| Teaching Languages: English |
| JOO-studies: JOO (flexible study right) students |
| Conduct: Written Examination, Participation in Teaching, Seminar. Details: In Assement: 10 % participation, 15% seminar, 75% examination |
| Assessment: 0 (Fail) - 5 (Excellent) |
| Organizing Department: Department of Environmental Science |
| Course Director: Prof. Pertti Martikainen |
| Teachers: Senior assistant in biogeochemistry, Guest lecturers, researchers in Biogeochemistry Research Group |
| Contact Persons: Prof. Pertti Martikainen |
| Registration for the course: Wossikka |
| Keywords: biogeochemistry, greenhouse gases, global change. atmosphere, land-use |