BENA4027 Water ecosystems and aquatic natural resources (3 cr)

Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020

Description

Content

This course focuses on freshwater ontogeny, geographical distribution, catchment and atmospheric connections, aquatic biodiversity, water resources, ecosystem services, environmental problems, conservation, monitoring and management.

Completion methods

Lectures, exercises and exam.

Assessment details

Exam and exercises.

Learning outcomes

Student understands the interconnections between freshwaters and their catchments, geographical distribution and special characteristics and their value for biodiversity and human actions. Student knows principles of sustainable use of water resources, significance of freshwaters in providing ecosystem services, water legislation, water pollution and conservation and water quality assessments and management.

Description of prerequisites

BIOP302 or BENP1002.

Completion methods

Method 1

Select all marked parts

Method 2

Select all marked parts
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