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
Coordinating organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science, Open University
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

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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

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Exam and exercises.
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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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.

Teaching