Ecological status and use of dams and lakes

Course content

The students learn the most important concepts for assessing the water quality of dams and lakes and to characterise the relevant influencing variables. They acquire competences in the use of lake models for water quality management, for the development of management concepts for standing waters as well as for the ecosystem analysis of lake ecosystems. Finally, the excursion week provides practical experience in sampling, sample analysis and the water management practice of water management.

Content:
The focus of the excursion week is on taking samples and measurements in the field and analysing the data collected. Furthermore, different types of water bodies are visited and characteristic differences are worked out (e.g. deep lake vs. shallow lake, dam vs. natural lake, oligotrophic water body vs. eutrophic water body). Finally, important water management infrastructures are learned about and visited. The analysis of certain water samples takes place in the laboratory. 

Course information

Code 1112008
Degree programme(s) Environmental Sciences
Lecturer(s) Prof. Dr. Biester
Type of course Excursion
Semester Summer semester
Language of instruction English
Level of study Master
ECTS credits 3
Contact person Prof. Dr. Biester