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Limnoecology

Limnoökologie

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Hansrudolf Bürgi
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:02:23

Abstract

Chemical and physical characterisitcs of freshwater habitats. Aquatic communities of lentic and lotic waters ant their interspecific and intraspecific interactions.

Objective

Verstehen wie Süsswassersysteme funktionieren

Content

Origin and properties of different aquatic ecosystems Physical phenomena in water and their impact to water organisms Chemical components of water and nutrient cycling Redox processes in water and the consequences for the communities population dynamics and driving forces for succession Distribution patterns and biodiversity including invasion of aliens Trophic structures and food chain regulations Concepts in Limnology (IDH, PEG- Model, River Continuum concept) Disturbance of aquatic ecosystems and restoration measures

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handouts are provided

Literature

Lampert & Sommer : Limnoökologie Thieme-Verlag

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Limnoökologie
  • Wed 13:15-15:00 (ML F 34)
2 h weekly
exercise Limnoökologie
Dienstag
  • By Appointment None-None
1 h weekly

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