University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2007

91117 Freshwater Ecology

6cp; 6hpw

Requisite(s): 91121 Aquatic Ecology

This subject approaches the study of freshwater ecosystems synthetically through project-based teaching. This forms the focus in which the learning and application of limnological principles to resolving water-related issues are provided. It includes approaches to the assessment and management of freshwater ecosystems. It also introduces the importance that other disciplines such as sociology, economics and politics have on issues of the management of water resources. This subject requires significant interaction between students and community in the development and conduct of a targeted project.

Note(s)

This subject is no longer being offered. It has been replaced by 91155 Stream and Lake Assessment.

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