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551-0369-00L 6 Credits BSC D-BIOL

Limnoecology of Lentic- and Lotic Waters

Limnoökologie stehender und fliessender Gewässer

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

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:23:45

Abstract

Ecology of the most important lentic and lotic freshwater ecosystmes including springs, wetlands, riparian vegetation and groundwater.

Objective

Overview of aquatic ecosystems and their communities including morphological, behavioral and physiological adaptations of aquatic organisms. Overview of the most important criteria for determination of aquatic algae and invertebrates on the level of order /families.

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 Disturbance of aquatic ecosystems and restoration measures. Monitoring of habitats and aquatic communities: Determination of the most important orders and families of algae and aquatic invertebrates such as: Protozoa (Rhizopoda(Amoeba,Heliozoa) Ciliophora), Tentaculata, Nemathelminthes (Rotatoria, Gastrotricha), Oligochaeta, Crustacea, aquatic Insects Gastropoda, Bivalvia, u.a.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handouts and keys for taxonomic determintation are provided.

Literature

Lampert, W., & Sommer, U.: Limnoecology, Thieme Wetzel,R: Limnology, Lake and River Ecosystems, Academic Press San Diego

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Limnoökologie stehender und fliessender Gewässer
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Dieser Kurs, zusammen mit "Wetland and Groundwater Ecology" (LE Nr. 701-2437-00), bildet einen Doppelblockkurs im 1. und 2. Viertel des Herbstsemesters (für D-BIOL beschränkt auf max. 15 Teilnehmende) Externe HörerInnen zugelassen, wenn < 15 Teilnehmer. Dienstag im ETH-Zentrum, sonst an der EAWAG Dübendorf Beginnt am 16.09.2008
  • Tue 13:15-17:00 (CAB G 52)
  • Wed 08:00-17:00 (EAW - EAWAG)
  • Thu 08:00-17:00 (EAW - EAWAG)
  • Fri 08:00-17:00 (EAW - EAWAG)
  • 16.09 Date 13:15-17:00 (CAB G 52)
100 h semesterly

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