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Freshwater Ecosystems: Concepts and Methods for Sustainable Management
Binnengewässer: Konzepte und Methoden für ein nachhaltiges Management
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:34:16
Abstract
In this course, we will discuss freshwater ecosystems, their ecological characteristics, as well as their anthropogenic influences and changes. Case studies are used to discuss concepts and methods for sustainable management. The case studies are mostly from Switzerland and refer to the Water Protection Act and the Swiss Biodiversity Strategy.
Objective
• basics concerning the functioning of the most important freshwater ecosystems • basics of the sustainable management of aquatic ecosystems • application of these principles with case studies • critical analyses, organization of discussion groups
Content
1) 1st lesson: Student working groups, working method 2nd lesson: Water Protection Act 2) Biodiversity in floodplains 3) Restoration of rivers and lakes 4) Floodplain management and restoration 5) Conservation of rivers and lakes 6) Restoration of the sediment dynamics 7) River widenings and ramps 8) Modified discharge and temperature regimes in rivers and lakes 9) Planning and operation of pumped storage power plants 10) Water and health, including climate change 11) Fish migration in exploited rivers 12) Mire protection 13) Final/ Evaluation/ Feedback
Resources
Lecture Notes
Themenspezifische Unterlagen (Vorlesung Dozierende, Literatur) werden zugänglich gemacht unterhttps://ilias-app2.let.ethz.ch/goto.php?target=crs_195115&client_id=ilias_lda
Literature
Literatur zu den Gruppenarbeiten wird abgegeben unter https://ilias-app2.let.ethz.ch/goto.php?target=crs_195115&client_id=ilias_lda
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
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| lecture with exercise |
Binnengewässer: Konzepte und Methoden für ein nachhaltiges Management
Die Vorlesung wird in hybrider Form stattfinden. Studierende, die für Präsenz zugelassen sind, werden vom Team der Dozierenden per Email darüber informiert.
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2 h weekly |