Global Change Limnology

What it is about

You will learn how lakes ecologically, biologically and systemically change under conditions of global change. In the end you will be able to explain the most important drivers (e.g. warming, oxygen dynamics, nutrient input, invasive species) and their consequences for biodiversity, food webs and biogeochemical cycles, and theoretically justify adaptation- and management-related measures.

What you will be able to do

• Explain central ecological processes, structures and adaptation mechanisms in lakes
• Analyze interactions between global changes and biological responses in lakes
• Apply limnological theories to interpret changes in biodiversity, food webs and biogeochemical cycles
• Critically assess data from monitoring, experiments and biogeochemical time series
• Evaluate vulnerability, resilience and adaptability of species, communities and lake ecosystems
• Develop reasoned management and conservation recommendations as well as adaptive monitoring strategies

What the module consists of

• LectureConveys fundamental and theoretical content
• integrated exerciseDeepens content and prepares for the exam; serves as a practical complement to the lecture

Teaching method

• Lecture with integrated exerciseExplanation of theory in the lecture and application/deepening of individual topics in associated exercises
• Online materials (Moodle, TUMTutor)Provision of exercise materials and accompanying study aids