Biology: Limnology and Marine Ecology - Concepts and Processes

Education facts

Code: BIOS19

<p>BIOS19</p><p>The general aim of the course is that the student should acquire knowledge and understanding of concepts and processes in aquatic systems from individual to system levels, as well as be able to apply adequate methods.</p> <p>The course contains several components that focus on on aquatic ecological and evolutionary theory. Through a combination of lectures and experiments the students acquire knowledge of e.g. bacteria production, primary production, competition, predator-prey interactions, migration and distribution patterns in time and space and which consequences these processes have for the function of aquatic ecosystems. The practical work is carried out in project groups where the students practice planning, implementation and presentation of scientific studies. The course includes an introduction to aquatic databases and how these can be used for time series analyses of changes in and human impact on aquatic ecosystems through e.g. climate changes, eutrophication, brownification or fishing. The course also includes an introduction to theory and laboratory work associated with basic molecular methods.</p>

Entry requirements

For admission to the course, 90 credits scientific studies including knowledge equivalent to BIOC13 Ecology 15 credits, BIOS18 Limnology and Marine Ecology - organisms and habitats 15 credits and 5 credits statistics. English 6/English B.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Biology: Limnology and Marine Ecology - Concepts and Processes

  Lund University

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %