Freshwater Ecology
Prof. Dr. J枚rg Oehlmann, oehlmann@bio.uni-frankfurt.de, phone +49 69
798 42142
Dr. Matthias Oetken, oetken@bio.uni-frankfurt.de, phone +49 69 798
42148
PD Dr. Andrea Sundermann, andrea.sundermann@senckenberg.de, phone +49 6051 61954 3124
Module information
Until the 1980s, the quality of surface waters was low due to
morphological degradation and entries of insufficiently treated municipal and industrial
wastewater. This caused a loss of species and habitats and ultimately to
reduced biodiversity. More recently, surface waters and groundwater have improved
due to building additional and modern wastewater treatment plants and extensive
river restoration projects.
In the lecture of the module, an extensive theoretical basis is laid
for aquatic ecology. Although marine systems are considered, the focus is on
limnology. In the subsequent practical course accompanied by a seminar, the
theoretical knowledge will be repeated and applied. The practical course
addresses studies on freshwater ecology considering impacted and almost natural
river sections. It aims to establish relationships between the status of the river
with its chemical, physical and structural characteristics and its relevant biological
communities. Later on, the ecological status of river sections run into a data
pool that authorities can use as a basis for nature conservation measures.
Time slot of the module- second half of the summer semester
Number of participants - 12
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