Universität Wien

300139 VO Groundwater Ecology - An Introduction (2023W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
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Language: German, English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The class starts October 16th 2023

  • Monday 09.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Monday 16.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Monday 23.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Monday 30.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Monday 06.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Monday 13.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Monday 20.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Monday 27.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Monday 04.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Monday 11.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Monday 08.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Monday 15.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Monday 22.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0

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Aims, contents and method of the course

Goal of this class is a basic introduction into groundwater ecosystems. Subsequent to a successful and active participation, students will be able to describe subterranean waters by their major abiotic and biotic characteristics.
This class offers an introduction into the genesis and structure of groundwater (aquifers) and groundwater-dependent and groundwater-associated ecosystems (springs, wetlands). Furthermore, their importance in the global water cycle, their morphology, as well as its overall chemical, physical and biological characteristics will be tackled. We will go through current concepts of classification and typology. Central content is the importance of organisms and biodiversity for geochemical cycles. With all aspects, we will also discuss current anthropogenic pressures (global and climate change) to subterranean aquatic ecosystems.
All students are invited to actively participate via discussion, questions and quiz rounds.
The lectures will be held in German, but the slides are in English.

Assessment and permitted materials

written exam

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

50% der erreichbaren Punkte bei der schriftlichen Prüfung sind für eine positive Beurteilung Voraussetzung.

Examination topics

slides & notes

Reading list

Griebler & Mösslacher 2003 - Grundwasser-Ökologie; UTB-Fakultas Verlag
Gibert et al. 1994 - Groundwater Ecology; Academic Press
Chapelle 2001 - Ground-Water Microbiology & Biogeochemistry; Wiley
Culver & Pipan 2014 - Shallow subterranean habitats; Oxford Press
Marlard, Retaux & Griebler 2023 - Groundwater Ecology & Evolution, Elsevier

Association in the course directory

MEC-9, WZB-MVN, MNB6, UF MA BU 01, UF MA BU 04

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