Basics in water ecosystem management (nonstop) (3 cr)

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

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

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)

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

All exams are accepted

Evaluation methods and criteria

All exams are accepted

Failed (0)

Exam or exams are not passed.

Further information

Its and email.