AQUSYVBES Advanced Studies in Aquatic Science (85+ cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028
Elective studies:
No
Description
Advanced studies in aquatic science package includes diverse knowledge and skills related to the study of waterways, the organisms that depend on waterways, and their interactions, as well as the services that aquatic ecosystems provide to society. The main themes of the study package are limnology, fish biology and fisheries, and aquatic parasitology.
Learning outcomes
After completing advanced studies in aquatic science, the student:
- understands the central principles and theories of aquatic sciences.
- understands the structure and function of aquatic ecosystems as well as how human actions impact aquatic ecosystems and their exploitable resources.
- can perform scientific research in groups and evaluate research findings.
- can plan and carry out research in the field and in the laboratory and analyze large datasets.
- is able to contribute to scientific and societal discourse and is able to work in international teams both in Finnish and in English.
- is able to apply scientific thinking in their own and other fields.
- upholds high scientific and ethical principles.
Structure
Select all (85+ cr)
Compulsory Studies
Select all (45–55 cr)Aquatic Science
Select all (40+ cr)Optional Advanced Specialization Studies
Select min. 24 crWater conservation (protection), hydrobiology and limnology
Select min. 0 crFisk biology
Select min. 0 cr
Optional Advanced Studies
Select min. 0 cr