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ZO8025

Biological Effects of Environmental Pollutants

Credits 12
Level Doctoral degree level
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 2 semesters
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Examination arrangement Oral examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course runs every second year, next time 2010-2011. The course provides an introduction to how biochemical pollution effects biological organisms. A particular emphasis is placed on the mechanisms of action of classes of pollutants. Subjects covered include: acid rain, heavy metals, oil pollution, organic pollutants, pesticides and radioactive pollution.

Learning outcome

On completion of the course the students should be familiar with how different classes of biochemical pollution effects biological organisms.

Learning methods and activities

Group work/seminar: 50 hours, mandatory

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved seminar attendance

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
MNKZO425 12 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Biology
  • Zoology

Contact information

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Biology

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Oral examination
Weighting 100/100

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Oral examination
Weighting 100/100