Soil ecology Field of study: Biology
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023

Module name: Soil ecology
Module code: 1BL_23_61
Programme code: W2-S1BI19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2026/2027
  • winter semester 2026/2027
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module prepares the student for practical field and laboratory investigations of soil's biological, chemical, and physical properties. Within the module's framework, the student learns the importance of soil biodiversity in ecosystem services, methods for determining selected soil parameters influencing soil functions, and analyses the possibilities for action for soil protection.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student identifies, designs and undertakes soil conservation measures. [K_1]
 1BL_K01 [5/5] 1BL_K04 [5/5] 1BL_K05 [5/5]
The student describe and classify soil ecosystem services and the impact of soil on climate and human life [U_1]
 1BL_U03 [5/5] 1BL_U04 [5/5]
The student can apply soil biodiversity assessment methods, collection, extraction, counting and preparation of invertebrates and sampling to assess physical and chemical parameters. The student follows the principles of health and safety at work. [U_2]
 1BL_U01 [5/5] 1BL_U08 [5/5] 1BL_U11 [5/5]
The student understands, analyses and interprets the interactions between elements of the soil ecosystem. [U_3]
 1BL_U07 [5/5] 1BL_U08 [5/5] 1BL_U09 [5/5]
The student has knowledge of soil function, its biological, chemical and physical properties. [W_1]
 1BL_W01 [5/5] 1BL_W02 [5/5] 1BL_W07 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [01] 8 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work K_1 U_1 W_1
laboratory classes [02] 22 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Observation [e06]  		course work U_2 U_3 W_1
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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