There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

You will be introduced to the diversity and biology of major groups of freshwater organisms. You will study the adaptations of freshwater organisms to the physico-chemical characteristics of their environment, examine energy flow, nutrient cycles and food webs and the feeding biology of freshwater animals. From a more applied angle, you will also study freshwater ecotoxicology, biomonitoring and environmental quality assessment in relation to legislative requirements. You will perform practical work to undertake short-term toxicity tests and analyse and interpret data from both short- and long-term ecotoxicological studies.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Evaluate the adaptations of freshwater organisms to lake and river environments.

LO2: Compare the roles of physical and biotic factors in structuring freshwater communities in different environments.

LO3: Illustrate the flow of energy and cycles of nutrients through freshwater ecosystems.

LO4: Critically assess the toxicological impact of an individual and multiple pollutants on aquatic species.