Module: Applied Limnology (3201-640)

Persons:

• apl ProfDr Klaus Schmieder (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Landscape Ecology (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, elective
• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (Regulations 2014) (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  1. Semester, elective
• Earth System Science (Master, since 01.10.2013)
  3. Semester, elective
• Earth and Climate System Science (Master, since 01.10.2017)
  3. Semester, elective
• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (Regulations 2019) (Master, since 01.04.2019)
  1. Semester, elective
• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (Regulations 2019) (Master, since 01.04.2019)
  3. Semester, elective

Relation to other Modules:

This module complements the other modules in the field of limnology Inland Water Ecosystems (3004-410) und Spezielle Limnologie (3201-450)

Prerequisites for Attendance:

English language skills

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every winter semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Compulsory assignment:

written papers in the form of an exercises report and of an excursion report (50%)

Final examination:

written exam (50%)

Length of the examination:

90 minutes

Workload:

56 h presence + 104 h preparation at home + exam = 160 h workload

Professional competences:

The students get theoretical knowledge in the field of applied limnology and furthermore practical expertise in physical, chemical and biological analysis and assessment of lakes and running waters. They learn diverse sampling technics and their practical application in different types of inland water ecosystems as well as analysis and presentation of sampled data.

Key competences:

Key competences as organisation and efficient performance of field campaigns in a team, critical examination and presentation of data in oral and written form.

Comments:

Please register for participation per ILIAS.

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