Høst 2012

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

The course is administrated by

Institutt for arktisk og marin biologi

Type of course

Theoretical

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

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.

Language of instruction

English

Teaching methods

Lectures and seminars

Assessment

Oral exam