13737 - Practical Course Aquatic Ecology Modulübersicht

Module Number: 13737
Module Title:Practical Course Aquatic Ecology
  Praktikum Gewässerökologie
Department: Faculty 2 - Environment and Natural Sciences
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Martin-Creuzburg, Dominik
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every summer semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:

The students know basic methods for the investigation of standing and running waters and can apply them independently. They can effectively use different data and information in order to answer research questions or develop hypotheses. The students can compare and assess the possibilities and limitations of methods and data in aquatic ecology.

Contents:

Recording and evaluation of abiotic and biotic water quality parameters within the framework of a case study on a watercourse and a standing water body. Field measurements with different probes, limnological sampling techniques and laboratory analyses, process measurements, experimental approaches, microscopy of aquatic organisms, data analyses and preparation of reports.

Recommended Prerequisites:13298 Basics for Freshwater Management or/and 42505 Freshwater Restoration Ecology.
Commitment and willingness for active participation, self-organized work, teamwork and self-study.
Mandatory Prerequisites:none
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Practical training / 80 Hours
  • Self organised studies / 100 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:

The necessary materials for the practical part will be provided.

Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:

Oral presentations and written reports of the results for each part, Running Waters and Standing Waters.

Part Running Waters:

  • 15 min presentation on one of the methods to be applied (10%)
  • Course participation (10%)
  • Presentation of results and written report (ca. 3 - 5 pages without figures and/or tables, 11 pt font, line spacing no more than 1.2) (30%)


Part Standing Waters:

  • 15 min presentation on one of the methods to be applied (10%)
  • Course participation (10%)
  • Presentation of results and written report (ca. 3 - 5 pages without figures and/or tables, 11 pt font, line spacing no more than 1.2) (30%)
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:12
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Environmental and Resource Management / keine PO
  • Bachelor (research-oriented) / Environmental and Resource Management / PO 2015 - 3. SÄ 2017
  • Master (research-oriented) / Environmental and Resource Management / PO 2011 - 2. SÄ 2017
  • Master (research-oriented) - Double Degree / Environmental and Resource Management / PO 2021
  • Master (research-oriented) / Environmental and Resource Management / PO 2021
Remarks:

The course will take place as a block course during the lecture-free period of the 2026 summer semester from August 17 to September 4, 2026. The number of participants is limited to 12 students. The Standing water part will take place from August 17 to 21, 2026, at the Research Station of the Department of Aquatic Ecology in Bad Saarow. This requires all students to stay overnight in a youth hostel in Bad Saarow. The accommodation costs of ~€150 will be paid by the students themselves. In order to process the booking and deposit for the accommodation and to guarantee binding participation in the module, a deposit of €100 is required. The payment terms will be communicated to students by the Department of Aquatic Ecology after they have registered for the module with the Examination Office.

The Department of Aquatic Ecology will decide on final admission to the module. This depends on the student's qualifications and receipt of the deposit for accommodation. Only after receiving a positive decision from the Department of Aquatic Ecology will the student be given access to the course page on Moodle.

Module Components:

240506 Practical course aquatic ecology

Components to be offered in the Current Semester: