Freshwater Ecology

The structure of the course is thematic and includes environmental aspects, biota and complex ecological interactions. There is an overall emphasis on how elements of Global Change affect the ecology of fresh waters.

Level

Master

Start date

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Duration

9 weeks

ECTS

7.5

Price

DKK 6,375

Course description

Content

Applied aspects of the management of fresh waters are prominent, and the course includes excursions to lakes and streams as well as practical fieldwork and laboratory work to provide hands-on experiences with diagnostic tools in the management of fresh waters. Important topics include The diversity of lakes and running waters in Denmark and globally.

Recommended academic qualifications

Academic qualifications equivalent to a BSc degree is recommended.
It is recommended that the student has passed the courses "General Ecology/Almen Økologi" and "Field Biology/Feltbiologi I, II og III, part III". A support package of relevant literature is provided for students coming with a different background.

Place

The University of Copenhagen

Department of Biology

Contact

SCIENCE Student Services

Call (+45) 35 33 35 33 from 9.00-12:30 (closed Wednesdays)

Write to studentservices@science.ku.dk

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