Hydrobiology 1300-WHBW-GES
The aim of the lectures is to present the most important issues of hydrobiology.
Schedule of the lectures:
1. subject and range of hydrobiology, 2. physical and chemical properties of the water environment, 3. Matter and energy cycle – biochemical cycles of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur in the water environment, 4. aquatic ecosystems in various water environments, 5. human beings and the water environment – treatment of waste water treatment and their influence on the environment, 6. classification of polluted waters, water eutrophication, 7. exploitation and reclamation of fresh water reservoirs.
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Type of course
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student:
- has basic knowledge on the ecology of water environments,
- has skills for a tentative assessment of potential effects of various sources of sewage pollutants on the water environment.
Assessment criteria
Knowledge of all the issues presented during the lecture, final written assessment.
In the case of resit the same criteria as above apply.
Practical placement
none