Water ecology and protectionLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: WT00FI98
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Objective
This course, provides you with a comprehensive view on the functioning of water ecosystems and what threatens them. You also learn ways to protect water ecosystems and to understand the ecological importance of water, the preservation of the diversity of water bodies and the effects of water pollution. In addition, you study different water protection and restoration methods.
Content
What are the structure and function of water ecosystems like?
Which biological, chemical and physical factors influence the functioning of aquatic ecosystems?
What is water diversity?
What kinds of different species live in aquatic environments and what kind of interactions occur there?
What are the different sources of pollution in aquatic environments?
What are the effects of pollution on water ecosystems and their functioning?
What are the effects of water pollution on human health?
What kinds of protection and restoration methods are available to restore water bodies?