Natural Water Systems (MLJ510)

Natural Water System gives an introduction to the main water systems on earth - surface waters and water systems in soil and atmosphere - salt- and fresh waters. Emphasis is put on geo-/physical and biogeochemical conditions, transport processes and other aquatic ecological aspects. The course contributes to the knowledge base for aquatic environmental technology, which is a key topic for being able to fulfill the UN sustainability goals.


Course description for study year 2023-2024. Please note that changes may occur.

Facts

Course code

MLJ510

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

English

Offered by
Time table

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Content

Basic knowledge of all Earth's water systems, hereunder:

  • The Atmosphere (atmospheric processes, climate and weather, hydrological cycle)
  • Freshwater systems (catchment hydrology, rivers and groundwaters, lakes and wetlands, glaciers and permafrost, particular focus on lake eutrophication and biogeochemical processes)
  • Sea water systems (ocean basins, wind and ocean circulation, waves and tides, coasts)
  • Particles in water, sedimentation and sediments (sea-, lake-, river sediments and soils)
  • Organisms and ecology (fresh- and sea water fauna, habitats and ecology)

Learning outcome

The student shall acquire broad basic knowledge about ecology in natural water systems, hereunder physical and climatic basics and processes, systems ecology, biology and biogeochemistry. This will form basis for conducting environmental analyses with respect to public and industrial environmental management, environmental research and development of relevant environmental technology. The approach within water systems has a general relevance to other environmental issues, and the course's scientific basis and approach will be useful in a wide spectre of jobs in public administration and industrial technology development and environmental management. It also contributes to the scientific bases and understanding of subsequent courses in the environmental engineering study.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Recommended prerequisites

This course should be taken simultaneously with MLJ500 and MLJ530.

Exam

Written exams

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written midterm exam 1/2 3 Hours Letter grades Dictionary
Written final exam 1/2 3 Hours Letter grades Dictionary

All assessment parts must be passed in order to obtain a final grade in the course.There will be no resit exam for the midterm exam. Students who do not pass the midterm exam may retake this the next time the course is lectured.

Coursework requirements

Godkjent deltakelse

Participation to field course.

Completion of mandatory lab assignments connected to the field course are to be made at the times and in the groups that are assigned and published on Canvas. Absence due to illness or for other reasons must be communicated to the laboratory personnel as soon as possible. One cannot expect that provisions for completion of the lab assignments at other times can be made, unless prior arrangements with the laboratory personnel have been agreed.

Failure to complete the assigned field and labs or not having them approved will result in not being able to access the exam.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Steinar Sanni

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Erling Berge Monsen

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Hans Kristian Brekken

Head of Department:

Ingunn Westvik Jolma

Method of work

4-6 hours lectures per week. Field- and laboratory courses coordinated with parallel 1st semester courses.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Natural Water Systems (MET150_1) 10

Open for

Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology Biological Chemistry - Master of Science Degree Programme Environmental Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme Structural and Mechanical Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme Offshore Field Development Technology - Master of Science Degree Programme Industrial Asset Management - Master of Science Degree Programme Marine and Offshore Technology - Master of Science Degree Programme Offshore Technology - Master's Degree Programme Petroleum Geosciences Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme Petroleum Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course coordinator, the student representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

Literature

The syllabus can be found in Leganto