Restoration of Polluted Ecosystems
(Code: 246ΚΕΥ, Course outline)
Semester:: | Ζ | Teaching Credits: | 3 | ECTS: | 5 | Type: | Compulsory | |
Prerequisite Courses: | Introduction to Ecology | Course type: | Special background | Instructor: | Fountoulakis M. |
Knowledge
– To recognize the basic principles of ecological engineering
– To describe the mechanisms for aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems restoration
Skills
– To calculate mass and energy flows through ecosystems
– To distinguish the appropriate techniques for ecosystems restoration
Competence
– To suggest methods for aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems restoration
Topics per week: | 1. Introduction to ecological engineering 2. Groundwater and soil pollution 3. Surface water pollution 4. Prevention of water and soil pollution 5. Lake restoration I 6. Lake restoration II 7. River and stream restoration 8. Field trip 9. Soil remediation I 10. Soil remediation II 11. Groundwater remediation I 12. Groundwater remediation II 13. Oil spills assessment and restoration |
Theory – Lectures (hours / week): |
2 |
Exercises – Laboratories (hours / week): |
1 |
Other Activities: | – |
Grading: |
– Multiple choice questionnaires – Short-answer questions – Problem solving
– Multiple choice questionnaires – Short-answer questions – Problem solving
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Language: | The course is taught in Greek. For exchange students, English literature is proposed and examinations are given in English |
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