Environmental Biogeochemistry field campling course with BIOGRIP-CAF-SUN
The course will cover various sampling techniques in biogeochemistry field giving detailed attention to methodology and good sampling practices to ensure that results accurately represent the sampled environment. Topics will include sampling considerations, collection methods, laboratory procedures and data handling. Find full course details here.
Topics to be covered:
Environmental isotopes in water. Dr Roger Diamond, BIOGRIP/UCT.
Contaminants of emerging concern. Dr Alno Carstens & Dr Christoff Truter, Water Institute, Stellenbosch University.
Plant stable isotopes. Dr Casper Crous, Dpt. of Conservation Ecology and Entomology, Stellenbosch University.
Nutrient analysis/Trace metals. Dr Lucienne Human, SAEON & Dr Aldwin Ndhlovu, BIOGRIP.
Blue carbon. Prof Sophie von der Heyden, Dpt. of Botany and Zoology & Dr Andrew Ndhlovu, School of Climate Studies, Stellenbosch University.
Dust Sampling. Dr Sussane Fietz, Stellenbosch University, Dr Heleen Vos, Stellenbosch University & Dr Johanna von Holdt, University of Cape Town.
Laboratory tour and overview of equipment in the BIOGRIP Water & Soil Node at Stellenbosch University, including analyses available, operation, standards and maintenance. Dr Janine Colling & Volante Moonsamy, Central Analytical Facility, Stellenbosch University.
At the end of the course, certificates of attendance and CPD points will be issued. Read full course details here.
Dates: 17 – 19 March 2025
Venue: Stellenbosch University
Costs: Full course rate (Ex VAT): R5 000, Full time student rate: R3 000. Stellenbosch University student rate: R 2 000. Fees cover course materials and teas (morning and afternoon). Meals and accommodation are not included.
Limited funding is available to fulltime students to attend the training course. Please apply for funding by emailing to Dr Janine Colling: jcolling@sun.ac.za and Dr Aldwin Ndhlovu: aldwin.ndhlovu@uct.ac.za motivating why funding is requested and how it will be of benefit to your studies. Please make sure to RSVP by 20th of February 2025.
Learn more: here