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Soil Science: Introduction and Functions

Covers the introduction to soil science, its ecosystem functions, the finite nature of soil, and its diverse functions like production and regulation.

Soil Water Content Measurement Methods

Covers soil water content measurement methods using neutron probe and TDR, discussing their limitations and advantages.

Environmental Legislation and Soil Protection

Explores environmental legislation, soil contamination, and remediation strategies, emphasizing the importance of protecting soil fertility and public health.

Laboratory Work: Particle Size Analysis

Explains the laboratory process of particle size analysis using hydrogen peroxide.

Granulometry: Digestion

Covers the process of granulometry using hydrogen peroxide to destroy organic matter.

Berlin: Water and Sand

Explores the construction of the Olympic velodrome and swimming pool in Berlin, emphasizing architectural integration and historical significance.

Water Chemistry Basics

Introduces key principles of water chemistry, pH, and solubility, as well as the behavior of chloropicrin in various environments.

Soil Composition and Living Organisms

Delves into the composition, properties, and living organisms in soil, highlighting their roles in nutrient cycling and ecosystem health.

Soil Fertility: Swiss Context

Explores soil fertility in the Swiss context, covering indicators, measurements, nutrient assimilation, and crop yield limitations.

Soil Diversity: Formation and Factors

Explores soil diversity, formation factors, and human impact on soil evolution.

Interactions sol-atmosphère: Hydrological Cycle

Explores the hydrological cycle, infiltration processes, and empirical approaches to characterize infiltration rates in different soils.

Soil Water Dynamics

Explores water flow in soil, hydraulic conductivity, and conservation equations, considering external influences and spatial variability.

Interactions with Surface and Atmosphere: Energy Balance

Covers the interactions of electromagnetic radiation with the Earth's surface and atmosphere, focusing on energy balance and spectral signatures.

Biomineralization: Fungi

Explores biomineralization in fungi, covering mineral precipitation, evolution, and fungal contributions to biogeochemical transformations.

Complexation: Water Biogeochemistry

Explores complexation in bio-geochemical systems, emphasizing species sensitivity and its implications on toxicity and transport.

Soil Science: Organic Constituents

Explores the organic constituents of soil, including types, sources, and degradation.

Soil Management: Sustainable Practices

Explores sustainable soil management practices, emphasizing the importance of organic matter and biodiversity.

Clay Reactivity

Explores the reactivity of clay particles, focusing on their charge, structure, cation exchange, and applications in plant nutrient storage and nuclear waste isolation.

Market Price Estimation

Explores acceptable and probable prices in real estate, estimation methods, and price comparison tricks.

Soil Sciences: Main Soil Types in Switzerland

Covers the main soil types in Switzerland and their fertility and ecological functions.