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701-1437-03L 5 Credits MSC D-USYS
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Aquatic Ecology II

Lecturers & Examiners: PD Dr. Piet Spaak, PD Dr. Christopher Thomas Robinson, Prof. Dr. Florian Altermatt, PD Dr. Francesco Pomati
Number of participants is limited. The maximal participating number of students is 9 from D-USYS and 16 from D-BIOL (ETH & UZH). Target groups only: Bachelor Biology, Master Environmental Sciences and UZH MNF Biology. Registration for the course until 15.08.2022, free places will be distributed later. Students registrating later cannot be guaranteed a place in the course. Waiting list will be deleted 20.09.2022. Students have to enroll together with the lecture Aquatic Ecology I (701-1437-00V) and the Practical Course Macroinvertebrates (701-1437-01L) and Identification Course Freshwater Algae and Aquatic Microinvertebrates (701-1437-02L).
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Abstract

This course builds on Aquatic Ecology I and cannot be taken separately. It aims on extending the covered concepts and apply them to natural and experimental systems.The course contains research projects, a 1-day excursion to a lake as well as a 3-day excursion to a river.

Objective

During the research project you will learn the principles of doing research to observe interrelations in aquatic ecosystems. You will measure and interpret biological and physical data (e.g. during experiments, field work). You will present the collected knowledge and write a report about it. During the excursions you will get to know a lake system as well as a river system. The main goal of the excursions is that the students as a team conduct their own field research project and collect data in the field.

Content

The field excursions contain a 1-day excursion to a lake (Greifensee) and a 3-day excursion to a river (Glatt, Niederuzwil). The experimental part contains research projects in small groups within research groups at Eawag.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Course notes and power point presentations provided during the course.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup End
15.08.2022
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
exercise Aquatic Ecology II
First half of the semester; at EAWAG, FX B01. Includes 3-day field trip from 28.09 - 30.09.2022
  • Wed 13:00-17:00 (EAW A G)
  • Thu 13:00-17:00 (EAW A G)
  • Fri 08:00-12:00 (EAW A G)
90 h semesterly

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