Course code: BIO-3001
Anthropogenic pollution and environmental impact in marine Arctic environments I
Campus
Semester / Year
Autumn 2010
Credits
15
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
BIO-3001
Anthropogenic pollution and environmental impact in marine Arctic environments I
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15
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The course is administrated by
Fakultet for biovitenskap, fiskeri og økonomi
Type of course
Theoretical
Course contents
The course focuses upon contaminant transport pathways (atmospheric and marine), principles of ecotoxicology, persistent organic compounds and hydrocarbons, heavy metals and radionuclides, climate related impacts and pollution (e.g. eutrophication and acidification), human health and environmental management in the Arctic Ocean
Objective of the course
The course aims at giving students an introduction of pollution and ecotoxicology in the Arctic Ocean. It takes a ecosystem-based approach and introduces also issues such as food security, human health, evaluation of pollution in marine ecosystems as well as managements aspects.
Language of instruction and examination
English
Teaching methods
Lectures and seminars
Assessment methods
Oral exam
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Lectures Autumn 2010 First attendance: August 30th(more information: see the online schedule) |
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