Course code: BIO-3009
Arctic Marine Pollution
Apply between July 20 and August 9
Campus
Tromsø
Semester / Year
Autumn 2017
Credits
10
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
About the course
Master course for biology students - principally aimed at MSc-students specializing in ¿Marine Ecology and Resource Biology¿. The course is available as a singular course.
The course focuses upon principles of ecotoxicology (contaminant transport, uptake by organisms, effects). General classes of pollutants as well as other man made impacts (eutrophication, acidification) are introduced along with their presence/effects in Arctic environments and in relation to climate change impacts and environmental management.
Admission requirements
Local admission, application code 9371 - - Master`s level singular course. Admission requires a Bachelor`s degree (180 ECTS) or equivalent qualification, with a major in biology of minimum 80 ECTS.
Objectives of the course
Knowledge of basic principles within ecotoxicology Knowledge on specialized issues linked to Arctic ecosystems and environmental management Make a good oral presentation based on scientific literature Learn to read scientific publications critically Basic knowledge of ecotoxicology Scientific writing. Literature search.
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-3001 Anthropogenic pollution and environmental impact in marine Arctic environments I 10 stp
- BIO-8015 Arctic Marine Pollution 10 stp
Teaching methods
Lectures and seminars
Language of instruction and examination
EnglishRecommended reading/syllabus
All lectures and seminar douments. Syllabus and reading list will be announced prior to course start.Application deadline
Concerns only admission to singular courses: Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 June for the autumn semester and 1 December for the spring semester. Exchange students and Fulbright students: 1 October for the spring semester and 15 April for the autumn semester.
Assessment
Oral exam. A graded scale of five marks from A to E for pass and F for fail. There will be a re-sit examination for students that did not pass the previous ordinary examination.
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