Basics in water ecosystem management (nonstop) (3 cr)
Code: C-02509-TE00CM02-3006
General information
- Enrollment
- 15.06.2025 - 30.11.2025
- Registration for introductions has not started yet. Registration starts :startDate
- Timing
- 01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Local portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Institution
- Turku University of Applied Sciences, Paikasta riippumaton
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 100
- Course
- C-02509-TE00CM02
Assessment criteria
All exams are accepted
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Content scheduling
Limnology of rivers, streams and lakes How to control nutrient output from catchment areas Restoration methods of lakes Restoration methods of rivers and streams National and international water policy 01.08.2025-31.12.2025
Objective
The student learns the status of surface and ground waters and how the state is monitored. Student will learn water management methods suitable for various situations. Student will also learn how to plan water management and restoration for different water bodies to improve the chemical and ecological condition of water ecosystems. Student will also learn, why water ecosystem management and restoration work does not always lead to desired result.
Content
- State of surface and ground waters in Finland - Monitoring of surface and ground waters - Restoration methods of lakes - Restoration methods of rivers and streams - Restoration methods of catchment areas - Why restoration of lakes is not always successful? - Why restoration on rivers and streams is not always successful
Materials
Material in Itslearning.
Teaching methods
Independent study in Itslearning.
Exam schedules
During semester 01.08.2025-31.12.2025
International connections
Learning in net. Student will learn basics of water ecosystem management and its role in sustainable development.
Completion alternatives
No
Student workload
5 exams. 16 hour student work for every theme (exam)