Arctic Marine Pollution
About the course
The course is based on the same lectures as BIO-3009, in addition to writing a scientific essay to deepen understanding of pollution and ecotoxicology in Arctic ecosystems. The topic of the essay is defined together with each student and the course responsible.
The course focuses upon principles of ecotoxicology (contaminant transport, uptake by organisms, effects). Classes of pollutants of concern in Arctic environments as well as other man made impacts (eutrophication, acidification etc). Pollutants are introduced along with their presence/effects in Arctic environments and in relation to climate change impacts and environmental management.
The objective of the course is to aquire an holistic understanding of ecotoxicology and specialized issues linked to Arctic ecosystems and environmental management. Learn how to give a good oral presentation based on scientific literature, learn to search for relevant scientifc literature, read scientific publications critically and write an scientific essay.
Admission requirements
Admission PhD Courses
Objectives of the course
- Holistic understanding of ecotoxicology and specialized issues linked to Arctic ecosystems and environmental management.
- Pollutant classes of concern, their transport and presence in the Arctic as well as effects on ecosystems
- Environmental management in Arctic regions
- Special topics: climate change, ocean acidification, eutrophication
- Learn how to give a good oral presentation based on scientific literature
- Learn to search for relevant scientifc literature,
- Read scientific publications critically
- Write a scientific essay.
- Critical reading
- Holistic approach to ecotoxicological science
Credit reduction
If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:
- BIO-3009 Arctic Marine Pollution 10 stp
Teaching methods
Language of instruction and examination
EnglishRecommended reading/syllabus
Content of all lectures and articles distributed during seminars.Application deadline
Registration deadline for PhD students at UiT - The Arctic University of Norway: June 10th
Application deadline for external applicants: June 1st
Assessment
There will be a re-sit examination for students that did not pass the previous ordinary examination.
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