Water ecology and protection (5 cr)
Code: WT00FI98-3001
General information
- Enrollment
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07.04.2025 - 21.04.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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01.09.2025 - 31.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Department of Forestry and Environmental Technology
- Campus
- Mikkeli Campus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 20 - 25
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Water Technology and Sustainability
- Teachers
- Anne Vaarasuo
- Tuija Ranta-Korhonen
- Teacher in charge
- Anne Vaarasuo
- Groups
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WTMI25SPWater Technology and Sustainability, full-time studies
- Course
- WT00FI98
Realization has 14 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 47 h 0 min.
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Wed 03.09.2025 time 08:15 - 12:15 (4 h 0 min) |
Water ecology and protection WT00FI98-3001 |
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Wed 10.09.2025 time 08:15 - 12:15 (4 h 0 min) |
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A232
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Wed 17.09.2025 time 08:15 - 12:15 (4 h 0 min) |
Water ecology and protection WT00FI98-3001 |
A232
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Wed 24.09.2025 time 08:15 - 12:15 (4 h 0 min) |
Water ecology and protection WT00FI98-3001 |
A232
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Wed 01.10.2025 time 08:15 - 12:15 (4 h 0 min) |
Water ecology and protection WT00FI98-3001 |
A232
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Wed 08.10.2025 time 08:15 - 12:15 (4 h 0 min) |
Water ecology and protection WT00FI98-3001 |
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Wed 15.10.2025 time 08:15 - 12:15 (4 h 0 min) |
Water ecology and protection WT00FI98-3001 |
A232
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Wed 29.10.2025 time 08:15 - 12:15 (4 h 0 min) |
Water ecology and protection WT00FI98-3001 |
A232
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Wed 05.11.2025 time 10:00 - 12:30 (2 h 30 min) |
Water ecology and protection WT00FI98-3001 |
A232
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Wed 12.11.2025 time 10:00 - 12:30 (2 h 30 min) |
Water ecology and protection WT00FI98-3001 |
A232
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Wed 19.11.2025 time 10:00 - 12:30 (2 h 30 min) |
Water ecology and protection WT00FI98-3001 |
A232
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Tue 25.11.2025 time 09:00 - 11:30 (2 h 30 min) |
Water ecology and protection WT00FI98-3001 |
J101
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Wed 03.12.2025 time 12:30 - 15:00 (2 h 30 min) |
Water ecology and protection WT00FI98-3001 |
A232
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Wed 10.12.2025 time 10:00 - 12:30 (2 h 30 min) |
Water ecology and protection WT00FI98-3001 |
A232
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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?
Course material
Study materials are provided by the teacher in class or via the Learn platform.
Study forms and methods
The course is carried out by way of contact teaching on Mikkeli campus according to a weekly schedule. Remote participation is not possible. As a rule, scheduled contact lessons are not recorded nor duplicated by online lectures. Some lesson activities are carried out in a laboratory/field environment. Participation in field exercises is mandatory.
RDI and work-related cooperation
Possible guest lectures will be given by representatives from the world of work.
Timing of exams and assignments
Evaluation of the course is based on an exam and a course tasks.
Student workload
1 ECTS credits equals 27 hours of work by the student. In a 5-credit course, the student's total maximum workload is approximately 135 hours including lessons, group work and independent study.
Assessment methods and criteria
Grading 1–5.