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BI3075

Experimental Ecotoxicology

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Examination arrangement Oral examination and Report

About

About the course

Course content

On completion of the course students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of methods used to evaluate effects of environmental pollutants in nature. The course will familiarize students with different species as well as different cellular-, biochemical-, structural-, physiological-, behavioural- and ecological methods. Emphasis is put both on experimental studies in the laboratory, and on materials sampled from the field. Before the exam student reports should be approve.

Learning outcome

On completion of the course students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of methods used to evaluate effects of environmental pollutants in nature. Students should be familiar with cellular-, biochemical-, structural-, physiological-, behavioural- and ecological methods, and with experimental laboratory studies on materials sampled from the field.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and laboratory work: 40 hours, mandatory

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved report

Subject areas

  • Biology

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Biology

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination and Report
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Muntlig eksamen
Weighting 75/100
Rapport
Weighting 25/100

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Muntlig eksamen
Weighting 75/100
Rapport
Weighting 25/100