6AE113 Ecology and management of freshwater ecosystems
- Course code6AE113
- Number of credits7,5
- Teaching semester2026 Spring
- Language of instructionEnglish
- CampusEvenstad
- Required prerequisite knowledge
None
- Lakes and rivers as freshwater ecosystems.
- Biology and ecology of main fish species in Nordic waters
- The invertebrate biota in freshwater
- Human impacts on freshwater ecosystems, and their effect on the ecology and function
Learning Outcome
A candidate with fulfilled qualifications will have the following learning outcome:
The candidate
- has basic knowledge of the structures and functions of ecosystems in lakes and running water
- has knowledge of the biology of the more abundant and important Nordic fish species and the main fish communities where these species exist
- has knowledge of acquainted with the main issues related to the use and management of freshwater ecosystems
The candidate can:
- search, utilize, report and present research literature on aquatic ecology to provide insight about a topic on use and management of freshwater ecosystems
- carry out a survey fishing with appropriate gears and subsequent population analyses
The candidate
- has an overview and understanding of freshwater ecosystems and the consequences of human impacts.
- can present and contribute to a learning outcome for fellow students on the use and management of freshwater ecosystems
- Lectures
- Fieldwork
- Practice in the laboratory
- Individual or group presentations
Presentation related to the chosen topic in human influences on freshwater ecosystems.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment | Support materials | Proportion | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oral examination | ECTS - A-F | Individual | 100 |
Reading list
No reading list available for this course