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Lake Ecology

3-weeks short course

OBJECTIVES

Participants will study the structure and functioning of lake ecosystems and the interaction of physical, chemical and biological processes in lakes for their wise use and proper management.

 

 At the end of the module participants will be able to:


  • Characterize lakes based on formation, morphometry, mixing types  and chemical composition of water;
  • Describe the composition and production of  plankton and benthic communities;
  • Evaluate factors influencing trophic interactions in lakes;
  • Evaluate climate change and anthropogenic impacts on lake ecosystems;
  • Generate suitable methods for their protection and management.


  SUBJECTS

1.    Physical limnology and limno-chemistry (physico-chemical parameters)

2.    Plankton and benthic community composition & ecology

3.    Production in lakes (primary and secondary production)

4.    Trophic relationships and energy flow in lakes

5.    Climate change and anthropogenic impacts on lakes: lake management strategies.


SYLLABUS


The module will provide:

1. Introduction to formation and structure of different lake ecosystems; lake morphometry; physical, chemical and biological characteristics of lake ecosystems; interactions of geomorphology and physico-chemical characteristics;

 2. Plankton community composition (phytoplankton composition and biomass estimation; zooplankton composition (Rotifera, Cladocera, Copepoda)), macrophytes and macrozoobenthos composition and biomass estimation;

3. Production in lakes: primary (phytoplankton, macrophytes and periphyton) and secondary production;

4. Trophic relationships and energy flow in lakes; role of microbes, zooplankton, fish and other organisms in trophic interactions;

5. Climate change and anthropogenic impacts on lake ecosystems. Lake restoration and management strategies. Role of lakes in livelihoods: Case studies (L. Bogoria, L. Naivasha).




LECTURERS/TRAINERS
Dr. S. Omondi, Dr. Gichuki, Dr. Yasindi, Dr. N. Kitaka, Dr. S. Mengistou, G. Ong’ondo MSc., Prof. K. Kotut, Dr. N. Muhia, J. Chepkiyeng, R. Omondi

COURSE FEE (EURO): € 2,475.-- (tuition fee)

PARTNERS
 Egerton University, Kenya

COURSE LOCATION:     Egerton University, Kenya

DURATION IN WEEKS:    3 weeks

TIME PERIOD:     20th February - 9th March 2012
At the end of the course all short course participants may receive a certificate of attendance. For those participants who wish to finalize their course with an ECTS (European Credit System) certificate, an examination will take place. Please contact the course coordinator for further details.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:   2nd January 2012
Last modified 2011-10-20
 
 
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