Aquatic Ecotoxicology (MLJ650)
The aim of this course is to give the students an introduction to environmental science and ecotoxicology, and to contribute to the student's knowledge about how pollutant chemicals released in nature may cause adverse effects in organsisms, populations and ecosystems. Both terrestrial and aquatic issues are addressed in the course, although the main focus will be on aquatic environments.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
MLJ650
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
NB! This is an elective course and may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students are enrolled by August 20th for the autumn semester.
Tematically the course include the following elements:
- Classification of pollutant chemicals and different kinds of pollution.
- Major sources of pollution from industries and the society.
- Pollution issues related to aquatic ecosystems.
- Environmental behaviour and fate of pollutant chemicals
- Uptake and distribution of pollutants in organisms
- Biological effects of pollutant chemicals in individual organisms and populations
- Standardised methods for assessment of chemical toxicity
- Methods used in environmental monitoring and environmental risk assessment
- Environmental regulation of chemicals
- Environmental issues in offshore oil and gas industry
- Ecotoxicology in the Arctic environment
- Climatic issues and ocean acidification issues
- Emerging environmental pollutants
Learning outcome
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Passed / Not Passed | None permitted |
The exam is digital.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Daniela Maria PampaninCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Liv Margareth AkslandHead of Department:
Ingunn Westvik JolmaMethod of work
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
---|---|
Aquatic Ecotoxicology (MET220_1) | 10 |
Ecotoxicology (MBI100_1) | 5 |
Offshore Industry and External Environment (MOT490_1) | 5 |