After successful completion of the course, students are able to

• describe composition and functions of soils
• depict the development of soils in their context to landscape and soil formation factors
• explain soil biological, chemical and physical processes
• classify soils systematically
• define soil functions and soil threats
• describe transport of solid, liquid and gaseous transport in soils
• name and compare Austrian soil information systems

• geological fundamentals for soil science
• soil formation
• soil constituents
• physical and chemical characteristics of soil
• soil as an organism
• soil systematics
• soil in the landscape
• soil functions
• soil in the centre of material fluxes (water, air, nutrients, contaminants)
• soil threats
• soil information systems in Austria

presentations

If, due to the requirements of the federal government or the TU Wien, it is not possible to hold the course and the examination or parts of the course in attendance, the format will be switched to online. By switching to the online format, the dates announced for the face-to-face course and examination may change. When switching to the online format, the following methods and modes apply:

Method when switching to online format:

Recordings in TUWEL, zoom meetings

Exam mode when switching to online format:

Written

Assessment scheme for the online exam:

See “exam modalities”; no change by switching to online format

Required technical equipment for participation in the course and examination:

Device with internet access (notebook, PC, tablet, smartphone)

Certificate of achievement:

See “exam modalities”; no change by switching to online format

via TUWEL and Zoom.