Ecotoxicology ERT Course
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Owner/Developer: University of Oslo (UiO)
| Country: |
Norway |
|---|---|
| Languages: |
English |
| Url: |
https://www.uio.no/studier/emner/matnat/ibv/nedlagte-emner/BIO4550/index-eng.html |
| Created: |
01 January 2008 |
| Locations: |
Norway |
| City: |
Oslo |
| Description: | The course can be used as part of the curriculum for a MSc or PhD in toxicology or ecotoxicology. The course is offered in the autumn semester following the course in general toxicology (BIO 4500). The course can form part of the theoretical basis for recognition as an EUROTOX-registered toxicologist. |
| Format: |
Lecture, Other |
| Presence: |
Mandatory, Optional / Voluntary |
| Access: |
Fee-based |
| Content type: |
Theoretical, Practical |
| Duration: |
5 weeks |
| Frequency: |
Recurrent event |
| Prerequisites: |
Prerequisites Recommended previous knowledge Knowledge of ecology, chemistry, biochemistry, and/or physiology. It is strongly recommended that the students have BIO4500 – General Toxicology or similar courses. BIO4500 can be taken before BIO4550 the same semester. Other relevant courses included the KJM3700 – Environmental Chemistry I at Department of chemistry. |
| Target audience: |
Students |
| Target sectors: |
Industry, Academia |
| Educational level: |
University (Master) |
| 3rs relevance: |
Replacement |
| Topics covered: |
In vitro methods, Computational methods |
| 3rs coverage: |
Substantial coverage (e.g. multiple modules) |
| Details on the topic or technology covered: |
The course offers advanced subjects in aquatic ecotoxicology, including bioaccumulation, trophic transfer of contaminants, quantitative methods including multivariate statistics and mechanistic modelling, effects of environmental contaminants, specific pollution challenges, and in vitro methods |
| Learning outcome: |
Upon completing the course students should achieve an up-to-date knowledge of the most important areas of ecotoxicology. |
| Accreditation body and/or authority that approved the education or training: |
EUROTOX education |
| Qualification received: |
10 credits |
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