701-0405-00L  Fresh Water: Concepts and Methods for Sustainable Management

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Abstract	In 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
Content	1) 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 notes	Themenspezifische Unterlagen (Vorlesung Dozierende, Literatur) werden verteilt und auf Moodle zugänglich gemacht (Link folgt).
Literature	Literaturlisten zu den Gruppenarbeiten werden abgegeben und auf Moodle zugänglich gemacht (Link folgt).
Prerequisites / Notice	Students will organize discussion groups.
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories assessed Techniques and Technologies assessed Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies assessed Decision-making assessed Media and Digital Technologies fostered Problem-solving assessed Project Management assessed Social Competencies Communication assessed Cooperation and Teamwork assessed Customer Orientation assessed Leadership and Responsibility assessed Self-presentation and Social Influence assessed Sensitivity to Diversity assessed Negotiation assessed Personal Competencies Adaptability and Flexibility assessed Creative Thinking assessed Critical Thinking assessed Integrity and Work Ethics assessed Self-awareness and Self-reflection assessed Self-direction and Self-management assessed

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Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	3 credits
Examiners	C. Scheidegger, S. Fink, C. Weber, V. Weitbrecht
Type	graded semester performance
Language of examination	German
Repetition	Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.

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Programme	Section	Type
Environmental Sciences Bachelor	Ecology and Conservation Biology	W