Wetland Ecology
| Title | ΟΙΚΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΥΓΡΟΤΟΠΩΝ 1 / Wetland Ecology |
| Code | ΟΚΝ704 |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420000955 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600121156
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600121156
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- 646Ε ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
- 650Ε WETLANDS AND AGRICULTURE
General Prerequisites
Students should be familiar with the use of ecological terms, computers, and literature research.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. have a basic scientific knowledge on wetland functions, on biodiversity and their relation to water resime.
2. suggest the necessary measures for sustainable wetland management.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Wetland Ecology
Definitions and wetlands classification. Greek wetland resources. Natural wetland functions and their values for humans. Wetland flora and fauna. Predation and food webs. Wetland hydrology. Watershed management and wetland quality. Water resime and wetland biota. Reasons for wetland loses and alterations. Wetland legislation. Management principles and preparation of management plans. Wetland rehabilitation and restoration. Artificial, Constructed wetlands.
Keywords
Ecosystems, Wetland, Wetland functions, Biodiversity. Food webs.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Powerpoint.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Seminars | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Fieldwork | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Tutorial | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Project | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total |
Student Assessment
Description
100% written exams
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
07-05-2014
