Structure and Function of EcosystemsLaajuus (4 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

After completing this course a student:
- Knows the principles of structure and function of different ecosystems ecosystems
- Knows the significance of ecosystems as natural reserves and the sustainable use of them
- Knows the principles and can use different kinds bioindicators as monitoring methods of the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems
- Knows the principles of taking water and biological samples and doing basic physico-chemical water analyses with field and laboratory instruments.

Sisältö

Ecosystem ecology, bioindicators, hydrobiology, ecosystems as natural reserves and the utilization of natural resources, ecosystem services, biodiversity.

Esitietovaatimukset

There are no prerequisities for this course, although it is helpful if you have studied some biology earlier. The course introduces several different ecological concepts and theories, so in case you do not have any knowledge on biology, you may need to do some extra work during the course.