Selected Topics in Environmental Toxicology
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 5
- Teaching semesters Spring
- Course code
- BIO316
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- English
- Resources
- Schedule
- Reading list
Course description
Objectives and Content
The course aims to give in-depth knowledge about current topics in
toxicology and environmental/eco-toxicological research. Topics may vary
from studies of mechanisms to studies of dispersion and ecological effects
of pollutants. Theory and relevant methods will both be reviewed. The
curriculum will be selected from relevant literature, in the form of book
chapters and scientific articles, that will be discussed in seminars
presented by students and tutors.
Learning Outcomes
Having completed this course, the student will have in-depth knowledge
about current topics in toxicology, ecotoxicology, and environmental
toxicology. The student will be familiar with the most recent research in
the field, and will have developed an insight in concepts and methods that
will make the student able to critically assess new results in the field.
Semester of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Forms of Assessment
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.