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Integrated Practical: Aquatic Ecology

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Abstract

Practical studies on broad scientific questions and practice-orientated sampling techniques in aquatic ecology in rivers and lakes.

Objective

The first goal is to learn how broad scientific questions of aquatic ecology are addressed in practice and to get an overview of the key hypotheses and methods that are relevant for each theme. The second goal is to strengthen the knowledge of local aquatic ecosystems. It will be suported that students work independently.

Content

Coordinated by J. Jokela The purpose of this course is to give an overview of stream and lake ecology and structure. Theoretical background is given in an introductory lecture, followed by excursions to a stream and a lake, where the students get to know the systems and different methods for survey and analysis. In a second part, the students conduct small research projects on important questions in the field of aquatic ecology. Dates to be given.

Resources

Lecture Notes

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Für die Kreditpunkte sind Anwesenheit sowie aktive Teilnahme erforderlich. In begründeten Ausnahmefällen (z.B. Krankheit, Unfall, Militär- oder Zivildienst) können Kompensationsleistungen erbracht werden. Die verantwortlichen Dozierenden sind (wenn immer möglich im Voraus) über die Absenz zu informieren. Die Kompensationsleistung wird von den verantwortlichen Dozierenden des IPs festgelegt. Bei längeren Abwesenheiten (mehr als 4 Halbtage) ist eine Repetition der Lerneinheit erforderlich.

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup End
03.03.2025

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Integrated Practical: Aquatic Ecology
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Blockkurs, Programm gemäss Angaben in Moodle Daten: IP Runde 1: 10.03., 11.03., 12.03., 18.03., 19.03., 25.03., 26.03. IP Runde 2: 31.03., 01.04., 02.04., 08.04., 09.04., 15.04., 16.04.
  • Mon 13:00-17:00 (EAW A G)
  • Tue 13:00-17:00 (EAW A G)
  • Wed 08:00-17:00 (EAW A G)
40 h semesterly

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