ECTS
3 credits
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Hours per week
21h
Objectives
General objectives: Given the importance of soils in the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems, soil science plays a key role in the assessment and management of natural areas. Indeed, it provides insight into the fertility, productivity, and dynamics of ecosystems, as well as the composition and spatial structure of ecological communities. From a naturalist's perspective, soils are also home to a wide variety of species, including remarkable taxa covered by protection directives and conventions.
Specific objectives:
Understanding the biological functioning of soil and interpreting a profile based on field observations. Understanding the living environment that soil provides for diverse groups of species that are essential to the functioning of ecosystems.
The course is divided into three modules, including tutorials. Each module is open to continuing education students. The order of the modules may be changed depending on the availability of external speakers.
Sequence 1: Biological diversity and main characteristics of soil What is soil?
Soil biodiversity: fauna and fungi
Principles and techniques for describing a soil profile
3 tutorial sessions followed by remote work
Sequence 2: Main functions of soil
Diversity of biological and ecological functions of soil
Soil fauna and humus forms
Multiple interactions in soils
2 tutorial sessions followed by remote work
Sequence 3: Applied soil ecology
Interactions / facilitation / dynamics / interfaces / place of humans
Ecological soil restoration
Soils and agricultural production
2 tutorial sessions followed by remote work
Skills targeted by the EU:
- Understanding the biological functioning of soil
- Be able to interpret a profile based on field observations
- Understand the operational scope of pedology in the fields of expertise and management.
Teaching hours
- Soil Ecology - TutorialTutorial9 p.m.
Mandatory prerequisites
- basic knowledge of organism biology
- basic knowledge of ecology
-appreciation for the naturalistic approach and fieldwork
Knowledge assessment
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Organization (FDS or local) |
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Continuous Monitoring |
100 |
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TP |
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Oral |
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Additional information
Contact details of the person(s) in charge (telephone/email): 04 67 61 32 62
franck.richard@umontpellier.fr
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