ENVSC503-22A (HAM)

Greenhouse Gas Fluxes from Land

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Science
Environmental Science

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Convenor(s)

Louis Schipper

Louis Schipper
4468
FG.3.03
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louis.schipper@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

David Campbell

David Campbell
5189
FG.3.02
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david.campbell@waikato.ac.nz

Jordan Goodrich

Jordan Goodrich
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jordan.goodrich@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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We need to decrease greenhouse gas emissions from Aotearoa and this course will focus on the emissions from land, the processes that control emissions, and conclude by determining possible mitigation strategies. Furthermore, the exchange of water, energy, and trace gases between the atmosphere and terrestrial biosphere underpin the productivity of the land for both agricultural and native ecosystems. These exchanges are also key for controlling greenhouse gas emissions and sustaining global carbon stocks in soil and biomass. This course will examine the processes and controlling factors of these exchanges at increasing scales, major methodologies used for their quantification, and possible approaches for managing undesirable anthropogenic perturbation of these exchanges.
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Paper Structure

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This paper will comprise a series of lectures supported by provided readings (generally weekly). Students will also make oral presentations of peer-reviewed literature either provided in class or that they have found. Learning will be re-enforced through a laboratory or data analysis experiment that will require individual student reports.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Global context
    describe the global context and importance of exchanges of greenhouse gases between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere
    Linked to the following assessments:
  • Size and controls of fluxes
    describe the size of gross and net fluxes of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere for different terrestrial environments and explain the distal and proximate controls of these fluxes
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  • Quantifying fluxes
    describe the different techniques for measuring magnitude and controls of greenhouse gases and explain the strengths and weaknesses of these different approaches.
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  • Managing fluxes from terrestrial sources
    describe land use and management practices that control the size of GHG emissions
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Oral presentation of a research paper
23 Mar 2022
11:00 AM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
  • Presentation: In Class
2. Report on investigation of greenhouse gas measurements
6 May 2022
5:00 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Seminar on soil mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions
1 Jun 2022
11:00 AM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
  • Presentation: In Class
4. Final report on mitigation of greenhouse gases
22 Jun 2022
5:00 PM
40
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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These will be provided during the course
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Online Support

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Online support will be provided via Moodle, which is accessible to all students who are enrolled in the paper.

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Workload

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There will be 7 (2 h) lectures, 2 to 3 student seminar slots, a 2h laboratory practical and full day field trip/experiment.
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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: EARTH322 or EARTH221

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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: ERTH535, ERTH548

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