ENV-222: Soil sciences

Lectures in this course (59)

Explores the properties of sands, iron oxyhydroxides, and stringers in soil.

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

Explores organic matter transformation in soil, including humification and decomposition processes.

Explores the properties of organic matter in soil and its role in trace element retention and soil aggregate stabilization.

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

Delves into the functions of living organisms in soil and their impact on soil structure and plant growth.

Explores soil decontamination processes and ecosystem bioindicators for environmental monitoring.

Explores soil fertility, functions, services, and their impact on ecosystem support, food production, and climate regulation.

Explores physical fertility in soil, focusing on water retention, soil structure, and compaction issues.

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

Discusses chemical fertility, metal toxicity, nutrient deficiencies, and soil pH impact.

Explores the significance of biological fertility indicators in soil health.

Explains the method for measuring carbonate and bicarbonate in soil samples using a Berna calcimeter.

Covers the process of fire loss, involving drying and weighing samples.

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

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

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

Explores the characteristics and fertility of Brunisols and Luvisols, emphasizing leaching intensity and soil evolution.

Explores hydromorphic soils, focusing on Redoxisols, Histosols, and anthropogenic soils.

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