Introduction to Limnology
A primer for novices
Der Kurs (Vorlesung) wird ausschließlich in englischer Sprache angeboten
What is in the box for me?: Fundamentals and applications of Limnology. Physical and chemical processes (Light, heat, movement, element cycles). Organisms and their interaction (plankton, food webs, (partial) ecosystems. Applied Limnology (Methods and case studies in theory and practicle applications, e.g., eutrophication, acidification, litoral damages)
What do I learn?: Limnology as the historical base of modern ecology offers a tightly knit dissemination of physical-chemical-biological fundamentals in theory and practical applications. Successful participants perceive limnological challenges and are capable of tackling elated problems independently. You will be qualified to work in respective professional applications.
References: O’Sullivan PE, Reynolds CS (2003) The Lakes Handbook, I and II; Blackwell Science. Schwoerbel J, Brendelberger H (2005) Einführung in die Limnologie, 9. Aufl., Gustav Fischer. Uhlmann D, Horn W (2001) Hydrobiologie der Binnengewässer; Ulmer 2206. Wetzel RG, Likens GE (eds, 1991) Limnological Analyses, 2nded., Springer. Wetzel RG (2001) Limnology.
Prerequisites: Formal: Basics of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics (related B.Sc.); Informal: Motivation, dedication, active participation, ...
Exam: Successful participation and a meaningful professional protocol on the field training unit are prerequisites to partake in the exam. The exam consists of a written 90 minute test.
Recommendation: Unfortunately inly available in German: Josef H. Reichholf (2021) FlussNatur. Ein faszinierender Lebensraum im Wandel. Easy to read, this 300-page book by oekom Publishers in Munich delivers a truly fine introduction to that part of limnology that deals with lotic (flowing) waters. HIfghly recommendable -- and possibly a nice teaser fo throse of you who are not quite sure whether to take limnology.... Enjoy.
What is in the box for me?: Fundamentals and applications of Limnology. Physical and chemical processes (Light, heat, movement, element cycles). Organisms and their interaction (plankton, food webs, (partial) ecosystems. Applied Limnology (Methods and case studies in theory and practicle applications, e.g., eutrophication, acidification, litoral damages) - all in twelve units plus a compulsory field training (5 days)
What do I learn?: Limnology as the historical base of modern ecology offers a tightly knit dissemination of physical-chemical-biological fundamentals in theory and practical applications. Successful participants perceive limnological challenges and are capable of tackling elated problems independently. You will be qualified to work in respective professional applications.
References: O’Sullivan PE, Reynolds CS (2003) The Lakes Handbook, I and II; Blackwell Science. Schwoerbel J, Brendelberger H (2005) Einführung in die Limnologie, 9ed, Gustav Fischer. Uhlmann D, Horn W (2001) Hydrobiologie der Binnengewässer; Ulmer 2206. Wetzel RG, Likens GE (eds, 1991) Limnological Analyses, 2ed., Springer. Wetzel RG (2001) Limnology.
Prerequisites: Formal: Basics of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics (related B.Sc.); informal: Dedication, motivation, ...