ENVS1138 Aquatic optics 鈥揻ield course (3 cr)
Grading scale
0-5
Teaching languages
Finnish
,
English
Responsible person(s)
Anssi V盲h盲talo
Learning outcomes
After the course the student knows how to perform optical measurements in the laboratory and in the field.
Study methods
An intensive field course at a research station. Optical measurements in the laboratory and in the field. Calculating and analyzing the results, seminar and a course report.
Content
A field course at a research station (e.g, Lammi biological station). Measurements of solar radiation, its absorption, scattering, fluorescence, and attenuation of solar radiation. Organized together with the University of Helsinki
Literature:
| ISBN-number | Author, year of publication, title, publisher |
|---|---|
| Kirk, John T. O. 2011. Light and Photosynthesis in Aquatic Ecosystems. 3rd Edition. |
Assessment criteria
Performance in the field and in the laboratory, activity at the seminar and a course report.
Prerequisites
Principles of aquatic optics (ENVS1132) required