| Course title | Soil Biology and Fundamentals of Pedology |
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| Course code | KBE/PPBI |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Lesson |
| Level of course | Master |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter |
| Number of ECTS credits | 5 |
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Status of course | Compulsory |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | Course does not contain work placement |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
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Thematic areas: 1. The importance, functions, and ecosystem services of soil. 2. Formation and development of soil, soil classification (soil types and classes), soil horizons, pedogenetic factors. 3. Chemical and physical properties of soils. 4. Soil solution and soil water. 5. Soil air. 6. Soil organic matter, the significance of humus and its forms. 7. Soil organisms I. - bacteria, archaea, fungi. 8. Soil organisms II. - microfauna and mesofauna. 9. Soil organisms III. - macrofauna and megafauna. 10. Methods of studying soil organisms. 11. Activity and interactions of organisms in the soil, the soil sphere. 12. Soil biochemistry and metabolism. 13. Assessment of soil condition and quality, the importance of a stable organomineral complex. 14. Methods of soil use and care, chemical and biological degradation of soils, and their remediation.
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Learning outcomes: The student will acquire knowledge of basic concepts in pedology and soil biology, soil physics, and soil chemistry. The student will become familiar with processes and laws in the soil environment and understand the complexity of their interactions. The student will be able to identify the main soil types and recognise them based on soil profiles. The student will learn about significant organisms living in the soil and have an overview of basic methods for their study. The student will be able to name the primary factors threatening the natural/healthy state of soils and the principles of proper soil care. |
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