Course code: BIO-3518
Limnology
Campus
Semester / Year
Spring 2013
Credits
5
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
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 EnglishRecommended reading/syllabus
Available on requestAssessment
Oral examination.
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