Course content

Basic limnology is introduced through lectures, practical work in the field and in the laboratory, and student presentations of theory and results. The course covers basic “eco-hydrology” for hydrology students. The field course will be held at the start of September.

Learning outcome

The course gives a basic insight into the natural state of lakes, and their different stages of development as a result of natural and anthropogenic processes.

Admission

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.

Prerequisites

Recommended previous knowledge

Bachelor's degree (or similar to that) in Biology, Environmental sciences or Geosciences/Chemistry (including hydrology).

Teaching

Teaching takes place in week 34-39 and consists of lectures, field work and Laboratory exercises.  Attendance to the first lecture is mandatory.

As the teaching involves laboratory and/or field work, you should consider taking out a separate travel and personal risk insurance. Read about your insurance cover as a student.

Examination

Approved participation, essay (weighted 20%) and 3 h written exam in week 39 (80%).

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

Explanations and appeals

Resit an examination

This course offers both postponed and resit of examination. Read more:

Special examination arrangements

Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.

Evaluation

The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.

Periodic evaluation Autumn 2011.

Facts about this course

Credits
10
Level
Master
Teaching

This course is no longer given

Examination

This course is no longer given

Teaching language
Norwegian (English on request)