Course code: BIO-3009

Arctic Marine Pollution

Campus
Semester / Year Autumn 2013
Credits 10

About the course

Theoretical

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.

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

Teaching methods

Lectures and seminars

Language of instruction and examination

English

Recommended reading/syllabus

All lectures and seminar douments. Pensum is given to the students during the course.

Assessment

Oral exam

Error rendering component

Previous years and semesters

Kontakt oss

Responsible unit: Institutt for arktisk og marin biologi
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Kontorsjef
siv.andreassen@uit.no
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Professor
jasmine.m.nahrgang@uit.no