Knowledge
Students who have completed this course should have advanced knowledge about the major topics in ecotoxicology:
- Knowledge about sources and global distribution of environmental pollution.
- Knowledge about exposure, accumulation, body distribution, metabolism, and excretion of unwanted substances.
- Knowledge about modes of action of contaminants on molecular mechanisms, effects on cells and organs, on individuals, and on populations and ecosystems, as well as on biomarkers.
- Knowledge about ecotoxicology, environmental pollution including effects of aquaculture, causes and effects of major groups of contaminants, and understand risk assessment.
Skills
After completing the course, the students should know how to:
- Analyze and interpret ecotoxicological issues.
- Learned to use relevant methods to conduct independent, basic research or projects under supervision and in accordance with ethical codes.
General competence
After completing the course, the students should have:
- Acquired an advanced understanding of all central principles of ecotoxicology, and risk assessment.