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

Learning outcomes

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

Teaching methods

Independent study in Itslearning.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Material in Itslearning.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

No

Exam dates and retake possibilities

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.

Student workload

5 exams. 16 hour student work for every theme (exam)

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

Assessment methods and criteria

All exams are accepted

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty