Description
This module will introduce a range of river habitat and water quality assessment and monitoring techniques.
Methods to map, measure and sample the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of rivers will be discussed and then applied on a local watercourse.
The historical development and advantages and disadvantages of different appraoches will be discussed in the context of changing pressures on river systems and current legislation.
Delivery
- Lectures, field visits and laboratory practicals
Assessment
- 3,000 word report on an assessment of a local river
Key skills
- Fieldwork skills collecting meteorological data
- Presentation skills