Program Overview

Introduction to the Limnology Module

The Limnology module is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of freshwater ecosystems, including the physical, chemical, and biological processes that occur within them.

Learning Objectives

The module aims to equip students with the following knowledge, skills, and competences:

• Knowledge of key components of freshwater ecosystems, relevant theory for physical, chemical, and biological processes, and dominant anthropogenic types of pollution affecting these ecosystems.
• Skills to differentiate between major types of streams, rivers, and lakes, understand the exchange of matter between aquatic and terrestrial environments, explain ecosystem dependence on light, temperature, nutrients, and organic matter, and determine the significance of hydraulic conditions on chemical and biological dynamics.
• Competences to work with and analyze biological communities in relation to nutrient dynamics and organic matter cycling, describe important organic and inorganic pollutants and pollution effects, and evaluate methods to prevent and alleviate anthropogenic perturbations using existing technologies.

Type of Instruction

The module will be taught through a combination of lectures, project work, workshops, presentation seminars, lab tests, and field work, providing a holistic learning experience.

Extent and Expected Workload

As a 5 ECTS project module, the expected workload for the student is 150 hours, ensuring a deep dive into the subject matter.

Exam

The exam for the Limnology module will be either a written or oral exam, individual in nature, with the specific format determined by the semester description in Moodle. The exam will be assessed on a 7-point grading scale, with criteria stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures.

Facts About the Module

• Danish Title: Limnologi
• Module Code: B-VM-K2-9
• Module Type: Course
• Duration: 1 semester
• Semester: Spring
• ECTS: 5
• Language of Instruction: English
• Empty-Place Scheme: Yes
• Location of Lecture: Campus Aalborg
• Responsible for the Module: Rasmus Lund Jensen

Organisation

The module is part of the Master's Programme in Water and Environmental Engineering and is managed by the Department of the Built Environment under the Faculty of Engineering and Science.

Curriculum Integration

The Limnology module is integrated into the curriculum for the Master's Programme in Water and Environmental Engineering, 2020 and 2022, contributing to the program's overall goals of educating students in water and environmental engineering principles, practices, and technologies.