Study Guide

Objective

Ecology:
- The student understands the central concepts and fundamental questions in ecology.
- The student understands abiotic and biotic environmental factors, interactions between organisms and environment and organism adaptations to the environment.
- The student understands population dynamics and interactions between populations.
- The student understands interactions between communities.
- The student understands nutrient cycles.
- The student understands energy flows in ecosystems.
- The student knows the basics in aquatic ecology.
Hydrology
- The student understands central concepts in hydrology.
- The student understands physical and chemical properties of water.
- The student knows water cycle and different processes within the cycle.
- The student knows basic characteristics of different water bodies and central physical and chemical processes in different water bodies.
- The student knows the principals of water flow and quality field measurements.

Materials

All teaching materials are available on the itslearning-platform organized into weekly topics. Name of the course -> Suunnitelmat.

Teaching methods

The course consists of on-campus lectures, independent studies, team work, and a field day for field measurements.

Exam schedules

The course does not include exams.

International connections

The teaching methods are based on the principles of innovation pedagogy. These methods emphasize the active participation of students in their own learning process. The key components include interactivity, application of information, and experience-based learning.
The course integrates the theme of sustainable development throughout its content.

Completion alternatives

Students’ performance is evaluated throughout the course based on their weekly assignments. There won’t be any actual retakes organized for assessments. If students need to complete complementary or retaken assignments, they should contact the lecturer for guidance.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to 27 h of work, which means that the entire course requires approximately 81 hours of work for the students.

Content scheduling

Content

Basics of Ecology:
Abiotic and biotic environmental variables
Adaptation
Population ecology
Ecosystem ecology
Biogeochemical cycles
Biodiversity and biodiversity loss

Basics of hydrology:
Water and water cycle
Lake hydrology
Open-channel flow
Applications and methods

The course begins in week 36 and spans 11 weeks.
There are two hours of on-campus lectures each week. In addition, it includes a field day, and weekly independent or group assignments.

Further information

Email (anu.vehmaa@turkuamk.fi), and itslearning.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Competence is assessed throughout the course based on the weekly assignments. Additionally, students participate in self-evaluation at both the beginning and the end of the course. The self-evaluation component may impact the overall score by +0.25 a grade.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Failed (0): <50 % of the maximum points

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Satisfactory (1): 50–59 % or (2): 60–69 % of the maximum points

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3): 70–79 % or (4): 80–89 % of the maximum points

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): 90–100 % of the maximum points

Objective

Ecology:
- The student understands the central concepts and fundamental questions in ecology.
- The student understands abiotic and biotic environmental factors, interactions between organisms and environment and organism adaptations to the environment.
- The student understands population dynamics and interactions between populations.
- The student understands interactions between communities.
- The student understands nutrient cycles.
- The student understands energy flows in ecosystems.
- The student knows the basics in aquatic ecology.
Hydrology
- The student understands central concepts in hydrology.
- The student understands physical and chemical properties of water.
- The student knows water cycle and different processes within the cycle.
- The student knows basic characteristics of different water bodies and central physical and chemical processes in different water bodies.
- The student knows the principals of water flow and quality field measurements.

Materials

All teaching materials are available on the itslearning-platform organized into weekly topics. Name of the course -> Suunnitelmat

Teaching methods

The course consists of on-campus lectures, independent studies, team work, and a field day for field measurements.

Exam schedules

The course does not include exams.

International connections

The teaching methods are based on the principles of innovation pedagogy. These methods emphasize the active participation of students in their own learning process. The key components include interactivity, application of information, and experience-based learning.
The course integrates the theme of sustainable development throughout its content.

Completion alternatives

Students’ performance is evaluated throughout the course based on their weekly assignments. There won’t be any actual retakes organized for assessments. If students need to complete complementary or retaken assignments, they should contact the lecturer for guidance.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to 27 h of work, which means that the entire course requires approximately 81 hours of work for the students.

Content scheduling

Content

Basics of Ecology:
Abiotic and biotic environmental variables
Adaptation
Population ecology
Ecosystem ecology
Biogeochemical cycles
Biodiversity and biodiversity loss

Basics of hydrology:
Water and water cycle
Lake hydrology
Open-channel flow
Applications and methods

The course begins in week 36 and spans 11 weeks.
There are two hours of on-campus lectures each week. In addition, it includes a field day, and weekly independent or group assignments.

Further information

Email (anu.vehmaa@turkuamk.fi), and itslearning.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Competence is assessed throughout the course based on the weekly assignments. Additionally, students participate in self-evaluation at both the beginning and the end of the course. The self-evaluation component may impact the overall score by +0.25 a grade.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Failed (0): <50 % of maximum points

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Satisfactory (1): 50–59 % or (2): 60–69 % of maximum points

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3): 70–79 % or (4): 80–89 % of maximum points

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): 90–100 % of maximum points

Objective

Ecology:
- The student understands the central concepts and fundamental questions in ecology.
- The student understands abiotic and biotic environmental factors, interactions between organisms and environment and organism adaptations to the environment.
- The student understands population dynamics and interactions between populations.
- The student understands interactions between communities.
- The student understands nutrient cycles.
- The student understands energy flows in ecosystems.
- The student knows the basics in aquatic ecology.
Hydrology
- The student understands central concepts in hydrology.
- The student understands physical and chemical properties of water.
- The student knows water cycle and different processes within the cycle.
- The student knows basic characteristics of different water bodies and central physical and chemical processes in different water bodies.
- The student knows the principals of water flow and quality field measurements.

Materials

Learning materials will be provided during lectures and via Its Learning online course platform.

Teaching methods

Classroom activities, lectures, individual assignments, groupwork, presentations, fieldwork, intermediate exams.

Exam schedules

Intermediate exams biweekly at the end of exam week. Intermediate exams are held on Its learning course platform and time limit will be applied.

International connections

Course will apply TurkuUAS innovation pedagogy methodology. Learning will include real life case examples, professionally oriented assignments and assignments to apply the theory into the practice. Students will have active role and they will have the responsibility for own learning activities and time planning.

Completion alternatives

Course assessment is assignment based and continuous and therefore course renewal will be agreed with teacher individually.

Student workload

Student work is 27 h/student credit.
In addition to the individual weekly assignments, students will make presentation from selected water ecology subject.
All intermediate exams, assignments, presentation and peer assessment are compulsory.

Content scheduling

Timing:
Course will start at week 36.
There will be 2h of lectures weekly. Lectures will be held in campus & online. In addition, weekly individual assignments will be applied.

Course content:
Basics of hydrology & practicals on field (1 credit)
Basics of ecology & water ecology presentations (2 credits)

Further information

Email: eemeli.huhta@turkuamk.fi

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment will be continuous and it will be based on individual assignments, intermediate exams and water ecology presentation. Assessment is point based.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Student does not achieve the course goals. Points does not pass the approval threshold.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Student achieves the goals on poor level and the points equals to grade 1-2 threshold.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Student achieves the goals well and the points equals to grade 3 - 4 threshold.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student achieves the goals on excellent level and points equals to grade 5 threshold.

Objective

Ecology:
- The student understands the central concepts and fundamental questions in ecology.
- The student understands abiotic and biotic environmental factors, interactions between organisms and environment and organism adaptations to the environment.
- The student understands population dynamics and interactions between populations.
- The student understands interactions between communities.
- The student understands nutrient cycles.
- The student understands energy flows in ecosystems.
- The student knows the basics in aquatic ecology.
Hydrology
- The student understands central concepts in hydrology.
- The student understands physical and chemical properties of water.
- The student knows water cycle and different processes within the cycle.
- The student knows basic characteristics of different water bodies and central physical and chemical processes in different water bodies.
- The student knows the principals of water flow and quality field measurements.

Materials

Learning materials will be provided during lectures and via Its Learning online course platform.

Teaching methods

Classroom activities, lectures, individual assignments, groupwork, presentations, fieldwork, intermediate exams.

Exam schedules

Intermediate exams biweekly at the end of exam week. Intermediate exams are held on Its learning course platform and time limit will be applied.

International connections

Course will apply TurkuUAS innovation pedagogy methodology. Learning will include real life case examples, professionally oriented assignments and assignments to apply the theory into the practice. Students will have active role and they will have the responsibility for own learning activities and time planning.

Completion alternatives

Course assessment is assignment based and continuous and therefore course renewal will be agreed with teacher individually.

Student workload

Student work is 27 h/student credit.
In addition to the individual weekly assignments, students will make presentation from selected water ecology subject.
All intermediate exams, assignments, presentation and peer assessment are compulsory.

Content scheduling

Timing:
Course will start at week 36.
There will be 2h of lectures weekly. Lectures will be held in campus & online. In addition, weekly individual assignments will be applied.

Course content:
Basics of hydrology & practicals on field (1 credit)
Basics of ecology & water ecology presentations (2 credits)

Further information

Email: eemeli.huhta@turkuamk.fi

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment will be continuous and it will be based on individual assignments, intermediate exams and water ecology presentation. Assessment is point based.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Student does not achieve the course goals. Points does not pass the approval threshold.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Student achieves the goals on poor level and the points equals to grade 1-2 threshold.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Student achieves the goals well and the points equals to grade 3 - 4 threshold.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student achieves the goals on excellent level and points equals to grade 5 threshold.

Objective

Ecology:
- The student understands the central concepts and fundamental questions in ecology.
- The student understands abiotic and biotic environmental factors, interactions between organisms and environment and organism adaptations to the environment.
- The student understands population dynamics and interactions between populations.
- The student understands interactions between communities.
- The student understands nutrient cycles.
- The student understands energy flows in ecosystems.
- The student knows the basics in aquatic ecology.
Hydrology
- The student understands central concepts in hydrology.
- The student understands physical and chemical properties of water.
- The student knows water cycle and different processes within the cycle.
- The student knows basic characteristics of different water bodies and central physical and chemical processes in different water bodies.
- The student knows the principals of water flow and quality field measurements.

Materials

Learning materials will be provided during lectures and via Its Learning online course platform.

Teaching methods

Classroom activities, lectures, individual assignments, groupwork, presentations, fieldwork, intermediate exams.

Exam schedules

Intermediate exams biweekly at the end of exam week. Intermediate exams are held on Its learning course platform and time limit will be applied.

International connections

Course will apply TurkuUAS innovation pedagogy methodology. Learning will include real life case examples, professionally oriented assignments and assignments to apply the theory into the practice. Students will have active role and they will have the responsibility for own learning activities and time planning.

Completion alternatives

Course assessment is assignment based and continuous and therefore course renewal will be agreed with teacher individually.

Student workload

Student work is 27 h/student credit.
In addition to the individual weekly assignments, students will make presentation from selected water ecology subject.
All intermediate exams, assignments, presentation and peer assessment are compulsory.

Content scheduling

Timing:
Course will start at week 35.
There will be 2h of lectures weekly. Lectures will be held in campus & online. In addition, weekly individual assignments will be applied.

Course content:
Basics of hydrology & practical's on field (1 credit)
Basics of ecology & water ecology presentations (2 credits)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment will be continuous and it will be based on individual assignments, intermediate exams and water ecology presentation. Assessment is point based.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Student does not achieve the course goals. Points does not pass the approval threshold.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Student achieves the goals on poor level and the points equals to grade 1-2 threshold.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Student achieves the goals well and the points equals to grade 3 - 4 threshold.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student achieves the goals on excellent level and points equals to grade 5 threshold.

Objective

Ecology:
- The student understands the central concepts and fundamental questions in ecology.
- The student understands abiotic and biotic environmental factors, interactions between organisms and environment and organism adaptations to the environment.
- The student understands population dynamics and interactions between populations.
- The student understands interactions between communities.
- The student understands nutrient cycles.
- The student understands energy flows in ecosystems.
- The student knows the basics in aquatic ecology.
Hydrology
- The student understands central concepts in hydrology.
- The student understands physical and chemical properties of water.
- The student knows water cycle and different processes within the cycle.
- The student knows basic characteristics of different water bodies and central physical and chemical processes in different water bodies.
- The student knows the principals of water flow and quality field measurements.

Materials

Learning materials will be provided during lectures and via Its Learning online course platform.

Teaching methods

Classroom activities, lectures, individual assignments, groupwork, presentations, fieldwork, intermediate exams.

Exam schedules

Intermediate exams biweekly at the end of exam week. Intermediate exams are held on Its learning course platform and time limit will be applied.

International connections

Course will apply TurkuUAS innovation pedagogy methodology. Learning will include real life case examples, professionally oriented assignments and assignments to apply the theory into the practice. Students will have active role and they will have the responsibility for own learning activities and time planning.

Completion alternatives

Course assessment is assignment based and continuous and therefore course renewal will be agreed with teacher individually.

Student workload

Student work is 27 h/student credit.
In addition to the individual weekly assignments, students will make presentation from selected water ecology subject.
All intermediate exams, assignments, presentation and peer assessment are compulsory.

Content scheduling

Timing:
Course will start at week 35.
There will be 2h of lectures weekly. Lectures will be held in campus & online. In addition, weekly individual assignments will be applied.

Course content:
Basics of hydrology & practical's on field (1 credit)
Basics of ecology & water ecology presentations (2 credits)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment will be continuous and it will be based on individual assignments, intermediate exams and water ecology presentation. Assessment is point based.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Student does not achieve the course goals. Points does not pass the approval threshold.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Student achieves the goals on poor level and the points equals to grade 1-2 threshold.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Student achieves the goals well and the points equals to grade 3 - 4 threshold.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student achieves the goals on excellent level and points equals to grade 5 threshold.