Course overview
The course provides theoretical understanding and practical implications of the ecology and restoration of freshwater habitats. It distinguishes habitats of lakes, wetlands, streams and rivers by varying circulation types, nutrient cycles and food webs. Complementary practicals will be conducted in order to provide skills for the identification of algae, zooplankton and water plants as well as for monitoring, assessment and management of drinking water reservoirs, urban and floodplain wetlands, and rivers.
This course will include a field camp up to 5 days. Details will be provided at the start of the course.
Course learning outcomes
- Improve understanding on structures and functioning of freshwater systems under changing environmental and climate conditions
- Improve understanding of habitat requirements of aquatic communities and water quality to implement informed management and restoration of freshwater systems
- Acquire skills on monitoring, assessment and modelling of water quality, aquatic biodiversity and ecosystem integrity
- Acquire skills on conceptualising, documenting and reporting research questions, data and findings taking international research in this field into account
- Develop skills in working in a team environment