autumn 2012

BIO-3001 Anthropogenic pollution and environmental impact in marine Arctic environments I - 15 stp


Ansvarlig fakultet

The course is administrated by

Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics
Emnetype

Type of course

Theoretical
Innhold

Course contents

The course focuses upon contaminant transport pathways (atmospheric and marine), principles of ecotoxicology, persistent organic compounds and hydrocarbons, heavy metals and radionuclides, climate related impacts and pollution (e.g. eutrophication and acidification), human health and environmental management in the Arctic Ocean
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Objective of the course

The course aims at giving students an introduction of pollution and ecotoxicology in the Arctic Ocean. It takes a ecosystem-based approach and introduces also issues such as food security, human health, evaluation of pollution in marine ecosystems as well as managements aspects.
Undervisnings- og eksamensspråk

Language of instruction

English
Undervisning

Teaching methods

Lectures and seminars
Eksamen

Assessment

Oral exam
Timeplan

Schedule


Lectures Autumn 2012
First attendance Monday 27th of August. 12:15 at D-112, NFH


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