Chemistry and Ecosystem Management
| Title | ΧΗΜΕΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΔΙΑΧΕΙΡΙΣΗ ΟΙΚΟΣΥΣΤΗΜΑΤΩΝ / Chemistry and Ecosystem Management |
| Code | Κ207 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Chemistry |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40002694 |
Programme of Study: PPS-Tmīma CΗīmeías (2016-sīmera)
Registered students: 18
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THEŌRĪTIKĪ CΗĪMEIA KAI CΗĪMIKĪ EKPAIDEUSĪ | Optional Courses | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| CΗĪMIKĪ ANALYSĪ-PERIVALLON-ĪLEKTROCΗĪMEIA | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| CΗĪMIKĪ SYNTHESĪ-VIOCΗĪMEIA KAI VIOEFARMOGES | Optional Courses | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| CΗĪMIKĪ TECΗNOLOGIA KAI VIOMĪCΗANIKĪ CΗĪMEIA | Optional Courses | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2020 – 2021 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600171254
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600171254
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
1) To understand the signification and the function of ecosystems
2) To get familiar with the methodology of environmental risk assessment
3) To learn the significance and the goal of water resources management
4) To raise awareness on environmental protection
5) To learn the methodology of environmental impact assessment
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
Course Content (Syllabus)
Types and structure of ecosystems. Aquatic ecosystems. Aquatic life. Biogeochemical cycles of elements. Eutrophication. Eutrophication control strategies and models. Anthropogenic effects on ecosystem processes. Principles of ecotoxicology. Methods for measuring toxicity in the environment. Luminescent bacteria toxicity bioassays. Sediment quality criteria. Risk assessment methods. Principles for sustainable management. Systems for ecosystem management. International and European policies and practices for Sustainable Ecosystem Management. Case studies in sustainability ecosystem management and strategy. Environmental impact assessment.
Keywords
Aquatic ecosystems, Environmental risk assessment, water resources management, protected areas, enviromental impact assessment
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | 1.6 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 58 | 2.3 | |||
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | 5 | 0.2 | |||
| Written assigments | 20 | 0.8 | |||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 125 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Description
The evaluation of the students is conducted with written exams and with a presentation of a essay.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Χημεία και Διαχείριση Οικοσυστημάτων, Κ. Σαμαρά, Κ. Φυτιάνος, Δ. Βουτσά, Δ. Λαμπροπούλου
Additional bibliography for study
Σημειώσεις και διαφάνειες διδασκόντων
Last Update
17-03-2021
