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:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023
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Special characteristics of Finnish freshwaters and their sustainable use
Description
This course focuses on freshwater ontogeny, geographical distribution, catchment connections, aquatic biodiversity, water resources, ecosystem services, environmental problems, conservation, monitoring, management and basics of related legislation.
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
These completion methods are for University of Jyväskylä degree students. Other options:
Method 1
Evaluation criteria:
Exam and exercises.
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Teaching (3 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
Exam and exercises
Language:
Finnish
Study methods:
Lectures, exercises and exam.