autumn 2015 BIO-3009 Arctic Marine Pollution - 10 ECTS
Course overlap
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 stpBIO-8015 Arctic Marine Pollution 10 stp
Course content
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.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.Error rendering component
- About the course
- Campus: Tromsø |
- ECTS: 10
- Course code: BIO-3009
- Responsible unit
- Department of Arctic and Marine Biology