Understanding freshwater ecosystem structure and function to evaluate climate change impacts on ecosystems, ecosystem management and adaptation techniques.
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of the nature and extent of climate change
Teaching Methods
Lessons and powerpoint slide shows
Assessment Methods
Two-hours written test composed by 4 questions, one more general and three more specific. Evaluation range 0-30. Each correct answer will be evaluated from 6 to 8 in relation to its quality,
Texts
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 2022 Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
Contents
Introduction on ecosystems, their properties and their functions. Effects of climate change on freshwater ecosystems, mainly lakes and rivers, including abiotic and biotic response. Adaptation and nature based solutions.
