BENA4038 Basics of ecotoxicology (3 cr)

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Study level:
Basic studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

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Key content includes chemistry of environmental contaminants and basics of ecotoxicology, from molecules to ecosystems. The course execution varies yearly.

Description

The course introduces students to ecotoxicology and its aims, key environmental contaminants and their sources, concepts of bioavailability and principles of toxicokinetics. The effects of contaminants from molecular to population and ecosystem level are studied, and different research methods, biomarkers, indicators introduced. The interactions between contaminants and other environmental factors are also presented.  

Learning outcomes

Students can identify key environmental contaminants, describe the basics of toxicokinetics, understand how environmental chemicals influence organisms and ecosystems and familiarize themselves with research methods and principles of chemical testing.   

Additional information

The course can be taken in English via book Exam: Walker et al. Principles of Ecotoxicology

Study materials

Walker et al. Principles of Ecotoxicology

Literature

Completion methods

Method 1

Time of teaching:
Period 4, Period 5
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Method 2

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Participation in teaching (3 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish

Teaching

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Independent study, book exam (3 cr)

Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
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