OEKB301106 Aquatic ecosystem science and application

Type
Seminar
Semester hours
1
Lecturer (assistant)
Friedrich, Thomas
Organisation
Hydrobiology and Aquatic Ecosystem Management
Offered in
Sommersemester 2026
Languages of instruction
Englisch
Content

By introducing latest developments in science and application by invited guest speakers students get the unique chance to directly discuss and exchange with experts from various fields of aquatic ecosystem science/application and related fields. Students are encouraged to moderate discussions, summarize presented presentations, challenge speakers by critical questions and formulate conclusions.

4. März Introduction, role division

11. März Stefan Schmutz (BOKU-IHG) Are predators causing stock reductions in Austrian fish populations?
18. März
21. April Molly Webb (USFWS) & James Crossman (BC Hydro) Fish sampling in the Great Canyon & Arthresia in wild populations (Science PUB)
29. April Mario Brauns (UFZ) tba
13. Mai Clinton Hay (University of Namibia) Safeguarding fish as a strategic livelihood resource for vulnerable communities along the Kavango and Zambezi Rivers in Namibia (online)
17. Juni Sami Domisch (IGB) tba
Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

Enables to better understand theoretical concepts in context with actual research projects.
Provides opportunities to link research outcomes to practical applications.
Enlarges the spectrum of research applications in many ecological and societal aspects.
Get insights into administrative processes and decision making.
Enables to better understand societal needs in context with real world problems.
Enables to better communicate and interact with stakeholders.
Achieve skills for moderated discussions.
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.