Course code: BIO-3518

Limnology

Campus
Semester / Year Spring 2014
Credits 5

About the course

Theoretical subject.

The course gives an introduction to the most important physical and chemical factors and processes in freshwater environments as a foundation for understanding ecological patterns. The emphasis is put on lakes, and the following themes are covered: characteristics of water, origins of lakes, light in inland waters, fate of heat, oxygen, inorganic carbon, the cycles of nitrogen and phosphorus, and water movement.

Objectives of the course

The course will give students an overview of the basic physical and chemical processes in freshwater environments.

Teaching methods

16 hours seminars and 16 hours lectures.

Language of instruction and examination

Norwegian or English

Recommended reading/syllabus

Available on request

Assessment

Oral examination.

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Contact us

Responsible unit: Department of Arctic and Marine Biology
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