ENVS1138 Aquatic optics –field course (3 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Description
Content
A field course at a research station (e.g, Lammi biological station). Measurements of solar radiation, its absorption, scattering, fluorescence, and attenuation of solar radiation. Organized together with the University of Helsinki
Completion methods
An intensive field course at a research station. Optical measurements in the laboratory and in the field. Calculating and analyzing the results, seminar and a course report.
Assessment details
Performance in the field and in the laboratory, activity at the seminar and a course report.
Learning outcomes
After the course the student knows how to perform optical measurements in the laboratory and in the field.
Description of prerequisites
Principles of aquatic optics (ENVS1132) required
Literature
- Kirk, John T. O. 2011. Light and Photosynthesis in Aquatic Ecosystems. 3rd Edition.
Completion methods
Method 1
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Parts of the completion methods
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