BENA2034 Soil organisms (2 cr)
Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023
Description
The
textbook offers basic knowledge of soils as a habitat, soil organisms, their
biodiversity and role in decomposing process, as well as soils as a part of
ecosystems. Microbial and animal groups living in soils are presented and their
ecology is described. In addition, decomposition process of organic matter and
methods to study soil animals are described in the book.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, the student should be able to
· describe soils as a habitat.
· explain the diversity of soil organisms at different scales.
· describe characteristics and biodiversity of different soil living organism groups.
· tell the role of soil organisms in decomposing of organic matter and nutrient cycling.
explain how soil organisms are studied.Description of prerequisites
· BENA2031 (tai aiempi BENA2021).
Literature
- Huhta, V. & Hallanaro, E-L 2019: Elämää maan kätköissä. Gaudeamus.
Completion methods
Method 1
Description:
Kirjatentti, e-tentti
Evaluation criteria:
Arvioidaan kirjatentin perusteella, 100%
Time of teaching:
Period 1, Period 2, Period 3, Period 4, Period 5
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Parts of the completion methods
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Independent study (2 cr)
Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Study methods:
Book exam, independent work.