Description

The course of Aquatic Ecology aims at providing students with the basic knowledge of thernstructure and the ing of freshwater and marine ecosystems. It will study the abioticrn(physical and chemical) characteristics of sea, lakes and rivers, as well as the qualitative andrnquantitative composition of the different biological communities with a focus on theirrninteractions.

Program

Fisheries Technology

Objectives

• A. Knowledge and UnderstandingrnAt the end of the course, students should be able to :rn1. Understand the processes, s, and services of aquatic ecosystems.rn2. Know associations of living organisms in marine and inland waters.rn3. Understand the conservation principles in developing conservation approaches forrnaquatic species and aquatic ecosystems in general.rnrnB. Intellectual SkillsrnThe course provides students with:rn1. General characteristics of the marine and freshwater environment.rn2. Zonation in the marine environment.rn3. Integration of base knowledge and critical thinking to address novel challenges andrnsolutions.rnrnC. Professional and Practical skillsrnAt the end of the course, students should be able to :rn1. Perform microscopic analysis of plankton samples, identification of marinernorganisms.rn2. Know ecology of pelagic communities and benthic organisms.rn3. Understand productivity of marine ecosystems.rn4. Interpret exploitation of marine systems.rn5. Know how to incorporate biological, ecological and social information in fisheriesrnmanagement.rnrnD. General and Transferable skillsrnAt the end of the course, students should be able to :rn1. Understand the main theoretical processes driving ecosystem dynamics in aquaticrnecosystems.rn2. Estimate possible consequences of human interactions in the different aquaticrnecosystems.rn3. Communicate effectively in teams.rn4. Identify knowledge gaps, innovation needs and opportunities.rn