Course: Humic substances in soil

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Course title Humic substances in soil
Course code KAES/HLP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 0
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Konvalina Petr, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Expanding the knowledge of doctoral students about humic substances of soil. Clarification of the origin, formation, function and significance of humic substances and Extension of doctoral students' knowledge of humic substances in the soil. Clarification of the origin, formation, function and importance of humic substances and soil organic matter. Differences between humus and primary organic matter. Nomenclature and classification of organic matter and humic substances in soil. Theory of origin, synthesis of humic substances. Methods of studying soil organic matter and the links of their components to the mineral content of the soil. Relationship between content and properties of humic substances with other pedochemical properties of soils and significance for soil fertility. Transformation processes of organic matter in soil and possibilities of their influencing. Organic matter and humic substances in relation to various agrotechnical measures.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Work with text (with textbook, with book), Activating (simulations, games, drama), Individual preparation for exam, Work with multi-media resources (texts, internet, IT technologies), Individual tutoring
  • Preparation for exam - 50 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 50 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 50 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim is to gain knowledge about humic substances in the soil, the origin, formation, function and importance of humic substances in the soil
Gaining knowledge about humic substances in the soil, the origin, formation, function and importance of humic substances in the soil
Prerequisites
Completion of a master's or engineering degree

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination, Seminar work

Working with text Individual study for the exam Working with multimedia resources Individual consultations with the teacher Elaboration of a seminar work on a given topic Presentation of seminar work
Recommended literature
  • BALDOCK, J. A. Interactions of organic materials and microorganisms with minerals in the stabilization of soil structure.. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd: Chichester, West Sussex, UK,, 2002.
  • BALDOCK, J. A.,NELSON, P. N. Soil organic matter.. 2000.
  • DUCHAUFOUR, R. Pedology: pedogenesis and classification.. Springer Science & Business Medi, 2012.
  • ORLOV, D., 1985: Chimija počv (Soil Chemistry). Moskva: Izd. MGU, 376 s. Chimija počv (Soil Chemistry), 376 s.. Moskva: Izd. MGU, 1985.
  • SOTÁKOVÁ, S. Organická hmota a úrodnosť pôdy. 1982, 234 s.. 1. vyd. Bratislava: Príroda, 1982.
  • Stevenson F. J. Humus Chemistry: Genesis, Composition, Reactions, 512 s.. John Wiley & Sons, 2014.
  • Váchalová, R., Kolář L., Muchová Z. Primární organická půdní hmota a humus, dvě složky půdní organické hmoty.. 2016.
  • Vrba V., Huleš L. Humus půda rostlina. 1-14.. Biom.cz, 2006.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): General plant production (1) Category: Agriculture and forestry - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -