Grundlagen Ökologie und Schutz von Gewässersystemen

What it is about

You learn fundamentals of ecology of aquatic systems as well as risk factors and protection strategies for running and standing waters. In the end you will be able to explain central processes in aquatic ecosystems, assess human and natural disturbances, and develop holistic protection concepts as well as name important investigations methods of Aquatic System Biology.

What you will be able to do

• Understand central factors and processes in aquatic ecosystems
• Recognize links between processes and threats to aquatic biodiversity
• Assess anthropogenic and natural disturbances of aquatic ecosystems
• Develop and evaluate holistic protection concepts for waters
• Know important measurement and investigation methods of Aquatic System Biology

What the module consists of

• LectureExplanation of important measurement and investigation methods as well as central factors, processes and hazards; presentation of protection concepts
• SeminarEvaluation of anthropogenic and natural disturbances and protection concepts based on concrete case studies

Teaching method

• LectureConveying basics, methods and protection concepts
• SeminarApplying and evaluating what has been learned to case studies
• Practical exercises / demonstrationsIntroduction to investigation methods and approaches of Aquatic System Biology
• Case studiesConcrete application and discussion of protection strategies and evaluation methods
• Media (presentation, board, flipchart, handouts)Support of teaching and visualization of content