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

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Christoph Vorburger, Prof. Dr. Florian Altermatt, PD Dr. Francesco Pomati, Dr. Anita Narwani
Number of participants is limited. The maximal participating number of students is 8 from D-USYS and 16 from D-BIOL (ETH & UZH). Target groups only: Bachelor Biology, Master Environmental Sciences and UZH MNF Biology. 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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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:43

Abstract

This course builds on Aquatic Ecology I and cannot be taken separately. It aims to extend 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 rivers.

Objective

Students will work together in small teams to conduct research projects embedded within research groups at Eawag. During the research projects, students will learn the principles, methods and standard practices of doing research in aquatic ecosystems. Students will measure and interpret biological and environmental data (e.g. from field work and experiments). They will learn to analyze data, to orally present findings, and to write a scientific report. Separately, during two field excursions students will get to know both lake and rivers systems.

Content

The field excursions include a 1-day excursion to a lake (Greifensee) and a 3-day excursion to a river (Glatt, Niederuzwil). Additionally, students will conduct research projects in 2-3 person groups, working closely within individual 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
11.08.2025
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, FLUX B01 Includes 3-day field trip from 24.09.25 - 26.09.25
  • Wed 13:00-17:00 (EAW A G)
  • Thu 13:00-17:00 (EAW A G)
  • Fri 08:00-12:00 (EAW A G)
  • 15.10 Date 08:00-12:00 (EAW A G)
90 h semesterly

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