Christine Weber: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2021

Name Dr. Christine Weber
Address
EAWAG
Seestrasse 79
6047 Kastanienbaum
SWITZERLAND
Telephone0587652214
E-mailchristine.weber@usys.ethz.ch
URLhttp://www.eawag.ch/en/aboutus/portrait/organisation/staff/profile/christine-weber/
DepartmentEnvironmental Systems Science
RelationshipLecturer

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
701-0405-00LFresh Water: Concepts and Methods for Sustainable Management3 credits2GC. Scheidegger, S. Fink, C. Weber, V. Weitbrecht
AbstractIn this course, we will discuss inland water ecosystems, their basic ecological characteristics, as well as their anthropogenic influences and changes. Case studies are used to discuss concepts and methods for sustainable management. The case studies are mostly from Switzerland and refer to the Water Protection Act and the Swiss Biodiversity Strategy.
Learning objective• basics concerning the functioning of the most important freshwater ecosystems
• basics of the sustainable management of aquatic ecosystems
• application of these principles with case studies
• critical analyses, organization of discussion groups
Content1) 1st lesson: Student working groups, working method
2nd lesson: Water Protection Act
2) Biodiversity in floodplains
3) Revitalization of rivers and lakes
4) Floodplain management and revitalisation
5) Protection of watercourses and lakes
6) River widenings and ramps
7) Restoration of the sediment dynamics
8) Changing discharge and temperature regimes in rivers and lakes
9) Planning and operation of pumped storage power plants
10) Water and health, including climate change
11) Fish migration in multi-purpose watercourses
12) Mire protection
13) Final/ Evaluation/ Feedback
Lecture notesThemenspezifische Unterlagen (Vorlesung Dozierende, Literatur) werden verteilt und auf Moodle zugänglich gemacht (Link folgt).
LiteratureLiteraturlisten zu den Gruppenarbeiten werden abgegeben und auf Moodle zugänglich gemacht (Link folgt).
Prerequisites / NoticeStudents will organize discussion groups.
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Techniques and Technologiesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesassessed
Decision-makingassessed
Media and Digital Technologiesfostered
Problem-solvingassessed
Project Managementassessed
Social CompetenciesCommunicationassessed
Cooperation and Teamworkassessed
Customer Orientationassessed
Leadership and Responsibilityassessed
Self-presentation and Social Influence assessed
Sensitivity to Diversityassessed
Negotiationassessed
Personal CompetenciesAdaptability and Flexibilityassessed
Creative Thinkingassessed
Critical Thinkingassessed
Integrity and Work Ethicsassessed
Self-awareness and Self-reflection assessed
Self-direction and Self-management assessed