Hydroecology and Protection of Inland Waters

The objectives of the course Hydroecology and Protection of Inland Waters are: 1) to familiarize students with water as a substance and its circulation on planet Earth; 2) to introduce students to the characteristics of the biotopes, biotic communities, and ecosystems of inland waters, seas, and oceans; and 3) to familiarize students with the effects of anthropogenic factors on inland waters. In accordance with these objectives, the contents of this textbook are organized into three logically connected sections: 1) Introduction; 2) Hydroecology – Ecology of Waters; and 3) Threats to and Protection of Inland Waters.