3 ECTS credits
90 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4024129DNR for all students in the 1st semester at a (D) Master - preliminary level.
Introduction course to unravel the biodiversity of aquatic higher organisms in a wide diversity of ecosystems. Fundamental aspects of oceans and lakes biology will be illustrated by the up-to-date research that is going on in the different research groups involved in the masterprogramme. Basic knowledge of marine and lacustrine organisms and their environment is required.
Lectures are always followed by short interactive discussion sessions and/or guided tours in the labs.
Initial competences
Basic knowledge of the biology of aquatic organisms (both plants and animals).
1/ to get insight in the basic concepts of aquatic biology
2/ to get familiar with the ongoing research in the different research labs of the three universities
2/ to get knowledge on the role of key species in various ecosystems
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
As this course sets a baseline for the rest of the semester, the assignment needs to be submitted early, i.e. by the end of October.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management: Standaard traject