Soil and water chemistry

About this programme

Knowledge equivalent to: • 150 ECTS first-cycle courses • 15 ECTS Chemistry, • 15 ECTS Soil Science or Earth Sciences and • a level of English equivalent to upper-secondary-school English (Engelska 6). The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest. Knowledge equivalent to: • 150 ECTS first-cycle courses • 15 ECTS Chemistry, • 15 ECTS Soil Science or Earth Sciences and • a level of English equivalent to upper-secondary-school English (Engelska 6). The overall goal of the course is to provide an in-depth and quantitative understanding of the chemical processes that govern the solubility and transport of nutrients, metals, and pesticides in soil and water systems, and how these processes affect, for example, soil fertility and the quality of water systems. The course gives the student a solid theoretical basis in the subject of soil and water chemistry. The course provides advanced knowledge in soil and water chemistry and how to apply basic chemical theory to various types of soil and water systems, for example, in environmental monitoring or in connection with advising on plant nutrition issues. To further student learning and promote discussion, a variety of methods are used: lectures, problem-solving and computer exercises, assignments, laboratory work, and seminars. The course focuses on the following generic competencies: written and oral communication, collection and analysis of data, teamwork, and digital competence/the use of relevant software.