701-1437-03L Aquatic Ecology II

Semester	Autumn Semester 2024
Lecturers	A. Narwani, F. Altermatt, F. Pomati, C. T. Robinson
Periodicity	yearly recurring course
Language of instruction	English
Comment	Number of participants is limited. The maximal participating number of students is 8 from D-USYS and 16 from D-BIOL (ETH & UZH). Target groups only: Bachelor Biology, Master Environmental Sciences and UZH MNF Biology. Students have to enroll together with the lecture Aquatic Ecology I (701-1437-00V) and the Practical Course Macroinvertebrates (701-1437-01L) and Identification Course Freshwater Algae and Aquatic Microinvertebrates (701-1437-02L).

Courses

Number

Title

Hours

Lecturers

701-1437-03 U

Aquatic Ecology II

First half of the semester; at EAWAG, FLUX B01
Includes 3-day field trip from 25.09.2024 - 27.09.2024

90s hrs

Wed/1	13:00-17:00	EAW A G »
Thu/1	13:00-17:00	EAW A G »
Fri/1	08:00-12:00	EAW A G »

A. Narwani, F. Altermatt, F. Pomati, C. T. Robinson

Catalogue data

Abstract

This course builds on Aquatic Ecology I and cannot be taken separately. It aims on extending the covered concepts and apply them to natural and experimental systems.
The course contains research projects, a 1-day excursion to a lake as well as a 3-day excursion to a river.

Learning objective

During the research project you will learn the principles of doing research to observe interrelations in aquatic ecosystems. You will measure and interpret biological and physical data (e.g. during experiments, field work). You will present the collected knowledge and write a report about it.
During the excursions you will get to know a lake system as well as a river system. The main goal of the excursions is that the students as a team conduct their own field research project and collect data in the field.

Content

The field excursions contain a 1-day excursion to a lake (Greifensee) and a 3-day excursion to a river (Glatt, Niederuzwil).
The experimental part contains research projects in small groups within research groups at Eawag.

Lecture notes

Course notes and power point presentations provided during the course.

Prerequisites / Notice

This course can only be taken together with "701-1437-00 Aquatic Ecology I", "701-1437-01 Bestimmungskurs aquatische Makroinvertebraten" and "701-1437-02 Bestimmungskurs Süsswasseralgen und aquatische Mikroinvertebraten".

The maximal participating number of students is 8 from D-USYS and 16 from D-BIOL (ETH & UNI).
Registration for the course until 12.08.2024, free places will be distributed after that. Students registrating later cannot be guaranteed a place in the course.

The course includes a mandatory field trip to Greifensee (19.09.2024) and a three-day excursion to the river Glatt (25.-27.09. 2024).

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	assessed
	Problem-solving	assessed
	Project Management	assessed
Social Competencies	Communication	assessed
	Cooperation and Teamwork	assessed
	Leadership and Responsibility	fostered
	Self-presentation and Social Influence	fostered
	Sensitivity to Diversity	fostered
	Negotiation	fostered
Personal Competencies	Adaptability and Flexibility	fostered
	Creative Thinking	assessed
	Critical Thinking	assessed
	Integrity and Work Ethics	assessed
	Self-awareness and Self-reflection	assessed
	Self-direction and Self-management	assessed

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	5 credits
Examiners	C. T. Robinson, F. Altermatt, A. Narwani, F. Pomati
Type	graded semester performance
Language of examination	English
Repetition	Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.

Learning materials

No public learning materials available.
Only public learning materials are listed.

Groups

No information on groups available.

Restrictions

Places	Limited number of places. Special selection procedure.
Priority	Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group
Primary target group	Biology BSc (552300) UZH MNF Biology (573100) Environmental Sciences MSc (736000)
Waiting list	until 17.09.2024
End of registration period	Registration only possible until 12.08.2024

Offered in

Programme	Section	Type
Environmental Sciences Master	Laboratory and Field Expertise	W