BIOL577 ETROPH. & RESTORAT. OF LAKE ECOSYSTEM
Course Code: |
2380577 |
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
ECTS Credit: |
8.0 |
Department: |
Biology |
Language of Instruction: |
English |
Level of Study: |
Graduate |
Course Coordinator: |
Prof.Dr. ERÝK JEPPESEN |
Offered Semester: |
Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Content
This course aims to introduce the post graduate students to eutrophication problems and the restoration measures which have been taken to ensure high water quality in lake ecosystems. The course will cover the characteristics and symptoms of eutrophication in deep and shallow lakes. The emphasis will be given to the factors affecting the degree of water quality deterioration by eutrophication and qualifying the nutrients load. (R)*