Aims

The master has a profound knowledge of the basic principles of freshwater and marine ecology, and integrates them in the general biological knowledge of the biosphere.  He thereby relies on relevant knowledge on complementary scientific disciplines  (such as physics, chemistry, biochemistry, geology and climatology) and biological subdisciplines (such as biodiversity, evolution, ecology, physiology and molecular biology). He deals critically with the international professional literature and tackles new complex problems independently. He makes use of advanced knowledge of theories and models, concepts and processes to work with complex freshwater and marine ecological data. The master communicates his findings from the literature written and orally in English and implements teamwork.  He puts his knowledge in a socio-ethical perspective and interprets it. He is informed of the latest international developments and methods.

During the field excursions the master works in teams to acquire insights and skills specific to freshwater and marine ecology. He manages critically new knowledge and addresses new issues independently. He evaluates the risks and biological safety of research at sea.

Please, realise that theory and excercises are organised in the first semester, the exam is in January, the day excursion marine ecology is in early May and the  final marks are known in June.

Previous knowledge

Basic knowledge of ecology

Order of Enrolment

This course unit is a prerequisite for taking the following course units:
G0W35A : Behavioural and Advanced Ecology: Field Course

Is included in these courses of study

• Master of Water Resources Engineering (Leuven et al) (Option Specialized Knowledge and Skills in Water Resources Engineering and Modelling) 120 ects.
• Master of Water Resources Engineering (abridged programme 60 ECTS) (Leuven et al) 60 ects.
• Master of Biology (Leuven) 120 ects.
• ICP Master of Science in Sustainable Development (Leuven) (Specialisation: Ecology) 120 ects.
• Master of Bioscience Engineering: Agro- and Ecosystems Engineering (Leuven) (Major Subject: Forest, Nature and Landscape Systems) 120 ects.