Universität Wien
Course Exam

300205 VO Introduction to the chemistry of inland waters (2010W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

Friday 01.04.2011

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Examination topics

PowerPoint assisted lecture,
all presented graphics available at Blackboard Vista learning System

Assessment and permitted materials

final

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students know about impact of geographic parameters on freshwater systems.
They are as well informed on physical, chemical and biological interactions between solid phase (suspended matter), gaseous phase (carbon dioxide, oxygen) and aqueous phase playing a fundamental role in fresh water systems.
They understand the relation between production and aerobic degradation, reduction potential, pH, mineral content (el. conductivity) and nutrient availibility.
They know to specity different types of chemical weathering as well as their significance on fertility of soils.
They understand different types of buffering systems and know to evaluate fresh water systems by means of chemical data sets.

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