. "Environmental Engineering And Sustainability"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Research methods in soil biology"@en . . "6" . "Contents:\nSoil life is key to sustainable (agro)ecosystems. Soil biology studies the role of soil life in key element (carbon, nutrient) transformations in soils using a wide array of laboratory-based methods. Soil biologists study the role of the soil biota in ecosystem processes at a range of scales; from the life in a soil ped to the role of soil biota in climate change at a global scale. Studies focus, for example, on the role of soil life in the cycles of nutrient elements (N, P, micronutrients) to enhance soil ecosystem services and warrant a more efficient agriculture that is more sustainable with the environment.\n\nThe primary objective is to teach you the principles of experimentation in soil biology. You will design your own experiment, carry out field sampling and laboratory work and analyze and present your findings. You will cover a variety of laboratory techniques, and gain necessary practical experience for a future thesis in soil biology. Furthermore you will address practical questions regarding data documentation, data transformation, statistics and presentation of your research. There will be lectures and workshops to support you in writing and presenting your results. At the end of the last week you will present your results in the form of a short research article focusing on the research methods.\n\nThis research methods course prepares you for a master thesis in soil biology or a related topic.\nLearning outcomes:\nAfter successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to:\nformulate a research plan for a field study in soil biology, including research questions and hypotheses, aims and objectives, and a short explanation on how you intend to conduct the research;\nperform laboratory research at the soil biology lab using the research plan and the relevant methods and tools available;\nanalyze and synthesize the data in order to answer the research questions, including the application of data normalization and data transformation, and the application of statistical tools provided in the course;\nreport on the research in the form of a short scientific article with a focus on the research methods;\nindependently discuss about acquired knowledge and experience." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Master in Environmental Sciences"@en . . "https://www.wur.nl/en/education-programmes/master/msc-programmes/msc-environmental-sciences.htm" . "120"^^ . "Presential"@en . "The Environmental Sciences master's programme in Wageningen has its roots in the natural, technological and social sciences. Students will gain insight into the socio-economic causes and the characteristics of pollution and degradation of the natural environment, including the effects on human beings, the atmosphere, ecosystems and other organisms. This two-year programme is based on an interdisciplinary approach. Students learn to develop analytical tools and models, as well as technologies, socio-political arrangements and economic instruments to prevent and control the wicked environmental and sustainability issues like climate change, biodiversity loss and resource depletion."@en . . "2"@en . "FALSE" . . "Master"@en . "Thesis" . "2314.00" . "Euro"@en . "19600.00" . "Mandatory" . "Graduates find jobs at many different organisations. Professional job possibilities can be found as:\r\n\r\nA researcher at a university or a research institute\r\nAn adviser at governmental authorities (ministries, provinces and municipalities) or waterboards\r\nAn engineer or a consultant in the industry"@en . "4"^^ . "TRUE" . "Downstream"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .