BENA4038 Basics of ecotoxicology (2 cr)

Study level:
Basic studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2021-2022, 2022-2023

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Ekotoksikologian perusteet

Description

The course introduces students to ecotoxicology and its aims, key environmental contaminants and their sources, concepts of bioavailability and principles of toxicokinetics. The effects of contaminants from molecular to population and ecosystem level are studied, and different research methods, biomarkers, indicators introduced. The interactions between contaminants and other environmental factors are also presented.  

Learning outcomes

Students can identify key environmental contaminants, describe the basics of toxicokinetics, understand how environmental chemicals influence organisms and ecosystems and familiarize themselves with research methods and principles of chemical testing.   

Study materials

Nikinmaa, M. Ekotoksikologian Perusteet 

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Assignments and small exams
Time of teaching:
Period 3, Period 4
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Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (2 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Study methods:

20h contact (online) teaching + assignments

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